[Esophageal ulcerations induced by mexiletine hydrochloride]

The author reports a case of drug induced esophagitis secondary to mexiletine hydrochloride. At the time of gastroscopy, the patient is asymptomatic. Ulcerations are located at the level of the cervical esophagus and are reddish in color. The evolution is favorable. Prevention of such incidents is easy: ingestion of the medication while standing up with enough water (60 ml).