Published online Sep 15, 1996. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v2.iSuppl1.203
Revised: March 21, 1996
Accepted: July 19, 1996
Published online: September 15, 1996
AIM: This clinical trail studied on cisapride in treatment of constipation.
METHODS: 59 cases of constipation gastrointestinal disease with a mean age of 62 years old. Initial dose of cisapride: 5 mg 2 times daily; Maximal dose: 20 mg 2 times daily; Maintenance treatment of cisapride: 5 mg daily. The patients were followed up before treatment and after treatment. The symptoms and side effects were recorded.
RESULTS: The cisapride could significantly improve the symptoms of constipation. Total efficacy rate of cisapride as 93.2%. Side effects are mainly borborygmi, diarrhea and transient abdominal cramping, but most of patients could endure.
CONCLUSION: The clinical trail indicated that the cisapride is safe and effective in treatment of functional constipation.
- Citation: Huang HH. Clinical trail on cispride in treatment of constipation. World J Gastroenterol 1996; 2(Suppl1): 203-203
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v2/iSuppl1/203.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v2.iSuppl1.203
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E- Editor: Liu WX