Encyclopedia: Prokinetic
Prokinetics are a class of drugs used on the digestive system. It includes all drugs whose primary effect is to augment the speed of intestinal transit, by increasing the frequency of contractions in the small intestine or making them stronger, but without disrupting their rhythm. They are mostly used to treat or prevent pathological gastroesophageal reflux, or to speed up absorption of certain other drugs. Some of them can also...
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GERD
Antisecretory agents are the treatment of choice for GERD. Prokinetic agents are NOT used. So Antisecretory agents are the treatment of choice for GERD. Prokinetic agents are NOT used. ...
Jan 21, 2005
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Prokinetics anyone?
Does anyone use prokinetics? Are they working for you? Cheers ) I know it does cross the blood brain barrier as do most prokinetics, but the side ...
Sep 29, 2008
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UGH!! Teacher forgot to follow the plan.
to take his snack 30 minutes after his prokinetic, but he is only a kid and the teacher agreed - I will just get more determined. My son goes to the nurse's office for his prokinetic...
Sep 06, 2008
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