18th July 2023

A 68-year-old woman is referred for an upper GI endoscopy after a 6-month history of dyspepsia characterised by upper abdominal pain

A 68-year-old woman is referred for an upper GI endoscopy after a 6-month history of dyspepsia characterised by upper abdominal pain. She has a past medical history of COPD, bronchiectasis, Raynaud’s syndrome, and osteoporosis. She has been smoking 15 cigarettes a day for 40 years. The endoscopist finds features in keeping with oesophagitis.

Which of her medications is LEAST likely to be contributing to her oesophagitis?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.