COT, cross-over trial; RCT, randomized controlled trial.

Background: Motilin, a peptide hormone has a direct excitatory effect on circular smooth muscle strips derived from the human colon. Reduced plasma motilin concentration has been reported in ...

Cisapride is a gastrointestinal promotility (or prokinetic) drug, which means it helps move ingested food (and later feces) in the right direction—downward through the GI tract. Cisapride is a generic ...

Adding these seasonal and nutrient-dense foods into your diet is an easy way to boost your health at this time of year ...

Medications that might be used to treat bile acid reflux include Actigall (ursodiol), PPIs, and prokinetic agents such as ...

Despite a lack of data specifically in SSc, proton pump inhibitors should be used for GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease), prokinetic agents for symptomatic dysmotility of the gut, and ...

A prokinetic, such as metoclopramide, can be used to minimize the risk of esophageal reflux. If nasal discharge is noted, the tube should be removed and the rabbit should be placed on antibiotics.