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Itopride : A Novel Prokinetic Agent

Seema Gupta, Varun Kapoor, Bhupinder Kapoor

Abstract

Non-ulcer dyspepsia (NUD), gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD), gastritis, diabetic gastroparesis and functional dyspepsia are commonly encountered disorders of gastric motility in clinical practice. Prokinetic drugs such as metoclopramide, domperidone, cisapride, mosapride etc. are the mainstay of therapy in these disorders. These drugs are used to relieve symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, bloating, belching, heartburn, epigastric discomfort etc.

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Key concepts: Domperidone, Cisapride, Metoclopramide, Medicine, Gastroparesis, Mosapride, Heartburn, Bloating