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A Prokinetic Agent with a Dual Effect – Itopride – In the Treatment of Dysmotility [PDF]

European Medical Journal Gastroenterology, 2014
A wide range of dyspeptic symptoms in clinical practice reflect the high prevalence of functional disorders of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Prokinetic agents are the current mainstay in the therapy of functional dyspepsia.
Petr Dite, Martin Rydlo, Milan Dockal, Arnost Martinek   +3 more
doaj  

Roux‐en‐Y Reconstruction After Esophagectomy for Postoperative Functional Complaints: A Case Series

ANZ Journal of Surgery, EarlyView.
Functional complaints affect half of esophagectomy patients, with no standard treatment. In nine patients, Roux‐en‐Y reconstruction for obstruction, redundant conduit, and weight loss was safely performed, with one major complication and no Grade 4 out of five events. Complete symptom resolution reached 67% at 3 months and 89% at 1 year.
Donika Zogaj, Stefan H. E. M. Clermonts, Frederieke A. Dijkstra, Boudewijn van Etten, Roy J. J. Verhage, Jenneke T. H. Hamminga, Jan Willem Haveman   +6 more
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Safety of prolonged use of metoclopramide and domperidone as treatment for chronic gastrointestinal dysmotility disorders in patients with systemic sclerosis

Saudi Pharmaceutical Journal
Background: Metoclopramide and domperidone are prokinetic agents commonly used to treat gastrointestinal dysmotility disorders. This study aimed to evaluate the safety and associated side effects of prolonged-use metoclopramide and domperidone as ...
Saad Alkhowaiter, Maha M. Al Rasheed, Nuha Alammar, Ammar Alotaibi, Mansour Altuwaijri, Suliman Alshankiti, Mohammed A. Omair, Majid Alsahafi   +7 more
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The TOP‐GERD Trial: Comparative Efficacy of Tegoprazan Versus Pantoprazole in the Treatment of Erosive Oesophagitis in a Non‐Asian Population

Alimentary Pharmacology &Therapeutics, EarlyView.
In this randomized, double‐blind trial in Mexican adults with erosive oesophagitis, tegoprazan did not significantly improve the primary 4‐week ITT healing endpoint versus pantoprazole (88.9% vs. 79.4%; p = 0.33), but produced faster symptom improvement. Encouraging per‐protocol and severe‐oesophagitis findings warrant confirmation.
José M. Remes‐Troche, Luis Raúl Valdovinos‐García, C. Prakash Gyawali, José Luis Vargas‐Basurto, Carlos Alberto Reyes‐Medina, Gisselle Vanessa González‐Hernández, A. Rafael Bernal Mendez, H. H. Barragán Cordova, Pablo Thomas‐Dupont, Peter Grube‐Pagola   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Evaluation of dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitor-associated gastrointestinal symptoms using the prescription claims database

Scientific Reports
Dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitors (DPP-4is) are widely used in Japan; however, their incretin activity raise concerns about gastrointestinal adverse events (GAEs).
Ayana Funabashi, Hitoshi Ito, Mamoru Maeda, Yoshitaka Hasegawa, Ryota Tsukioka, Mitsuko Onda   +5 more
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Chinese herbal medicine for functional dyspepsia: systematic review of systematic reviews

Therapeutic Advances in Gastroenterology, 2018
Background: Pharmacotherapy, including prokinetics and proton pump inhibitors for functional dyspepsia (FD) have limited effectiveness, and their safety has been recently questioned. Chinese herbal medicine (CHM) could be considered as an alternative.
Michael H. K. Chu, Irene X. Y. Wu, Robin S. T. Ho, Charlene H. L. Wong, Anthony L. Zhang, Yan Zhang, Justin C. Y. Wu, Vincent C. H. Chung   +7 more
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Imprudent Gastro-protective Approach in Majority of Specialists’ Clinics of a Tertiary Hospital [PDF]

Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2016
Introduction: One out of four prescriptions in out-patient departments contains a gastro-protective drug (APUD) - PPI/ H2 Blockers/ Antacids/ Ulcer Protective’s. These drugs should be prescribed only when there is a justified indication. To assess the
Hardik Rameshbhai Patel, Priti Dhande
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Gastric Hypomotility Unmasking a Phytobezoar After Cryoballoon Pulmonary Vein Isolation

Journal of Arrhythmia, Volume 42, Issue 6, December 2026.
After cryoballoon pulmonary vein isolation, acute gastric hypomotility progressed to phytobezoar formation. The admission CT had already shown a mottled intragastric mass with entrapped gas, initially interpreted as retained food; when post‐ablation symptoms persist, clinicians should re‐examine the original imaging before escalating therapy.
Şadiye Nur Dalgıç, Denizhan Karaçimen, Emine Büşra Kıtlık, Ahmet Berk Duman, Metin Çağdaş   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Treatment of Refractory Vomiting With Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine in Two Dogs and a Cat: A Cases Series

Veterinary Medicine and Science, Volume 12, Issue 6, November 2026.
Three cases (two dogs and one cat) with refractory vomiting due to Stomach‐Qi rebellion received syndrome differentiated modified Xuanfu Daizhe Decoction. All animals achieved full clinical recovery from vomiting and related symptoms. This classical herbal formula offers an effective TCVM therapeutic option for this condition.
Xinhui Wang, Letong Yang, Wuren Ma
wiley   +1 more source

Erythromycin as a prokinetic agent in preterm neonates: a systematic review [PDF]

Archives of Disease in Childhood - Fetal and Neonatal Edition, 2005
Background: It often takes several days or even weeks to establish full enteral feeds (FEFs) in preterm, especially extremely low birthweight neonates because of feed intolerance related to gastrointestinal hypomotility. Clinical trials of erythromycin as a prokinetic agent in preterm neonates have reported conflicting results.
S, Patole, S, Rao, D, Doherty
openaire   +2 more sources