Prokinetic Agents for the Treatment of Postoperative Ileus in Adults: A Review of the Literature

Metoclopramide, cisapride, and erythromycin are commonly administered to reduce the duration of postoperative ileus (POI). As these agents are not without potential adverse effects, their efficacy in shortening the duration of POI should be evaluated. The etiology of POI is not well understood and t...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Pharmacotherapy 1999-04, Vol.19 (4), p.416-423
Hauptverfasser:	Bungard, Tammy J., Kale-Pradhan, Pramodini B.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adult Biological and medical sciences Digestive system Gastrointestinal Agents - therapeutic use Humans Intestinal Obstruction - drug therapy Intestinal Obstruction - etiology Medical sciences Pharmacology. Drug treatments Postoperative Complications - drug therapy
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