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[Prokinetic drugs].

P Hellström1

  • 1Gastroenterologiska sekt, Medicinkliniken, Karolinska Sjukhuset, Stockholm.

Nordisk Medicin
|January 1, 1992
PubMed
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Prokinetic drugs enhance gastro-intestinal motility and are key in modern therapy. This review covers their physiological regulation and therapeutic uses, focusing on cisapride and metoclopramide.

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Area of Science:

  • Pharmacology
  • Gastroenterology

Context:

  • Prokinetic drugs represent a novel therapeutic approach for gastrointestinal motility disorders.
  • Cisapride and metoclopramide are principal examples of prokinetic agents.

Purpose:

  • To review the physiological mechanisms regulating upper gastro-intestinal motility.
  • To discuss the therapeutic applications of prokinetic drugs.

Summary:

  • The review details the physiological control of upper gastro-intestinal motility.
  • It examines the therapeutic efficacy of prokinetic drugs, including cisapride and metoclopramide.

Impact:

  • Provides a comprehensive overview of prokinetic drug mechanisms and clinical utility.
  • Enhances understanding of gastrointestinal motility regulation and therapeutic interventions.