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Jan 11, 2024

#29 - Prokinetics and the Brain

ConstipationDigestive DisordersGut HealthMicrobiome

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Part 1 or our 3 part serires on Prokinetics. In this episode we look at prokinetic agents and their use in gastrointestinal conditions. They explain that prokinetics are drugs that help move things along in the digestive tract, and they can be used for conditions like gastroparesis, nausea, GERD, and constipation. The hosts discuss different classes of prokinetics, including serotonin agonists, dopamine antagonists, acetylcholine esterase inhibitors, macrolides, opioid agonists, and prostaglandin analogs. They provide information on specific drugs within each class, their mechanisms of action, dosing, and potential side effects. The hosts also share their clinical experiences and insights on the use of prokinetics.

#29 - Prokinetics and the Brain
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EPISODE DETAILS

Part 1 or our 3 part serires on Prokinetics. In this episode we look at prokinetic agents and their use in gastrointestinal conditions. They explain that prokinetics are drugs that help move things along in the digestive tract, and they can be used for conditions like gastroparesis, nausea, GERD, and constipation. The hosts discuss different classes of prokinetics, including serotonin agonists, dopamine antagonists, acetylcholine esterase inhibitors, macrolides, opioid agonists, and prostaglandin analogs. They provide information on specific drugs within each class, their mechanisms of action, dosing, and potential side effects. The hosts also share their clinical experiences and insights on the use of prokinetics.

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