Chapter 22
Drugs Affecting Gastrointestinal Motility
Fisiologia del sistema nervoso enterico e salute intestinale
The gastrointestinal tract is protected by the barrier, comprising secretory, physical, and immune components.
The secretory barrier comprises the mucus ...
Farmaci che influenzano la motilità gastrointestinale
Gastrointestinal or GI motor activity is primarily regulated by the enteric nervous system or ENS, a complex network of nerves embedded within the gut ...
Disturbi della motilità gastrointestinale
Gastrointestinal, or GI motility disorders, are a group of conditions characterized by irregular movements within the GI tract, resulting from damage to ...
Farmaci che influenzano la motilità del tratto gastrointestinale: antagonisti del recettore della dopamina
Dopamine, a neurotransmitter abundant in the gastrointestinal or GI tract, is involved in GI motility. It binds to D2 receptors, lowering intragastric ...
Farmaci che influenzano la motilità del tratto gastrointestinale: agonisti del recettore della serotonina
Serotonin, also known as 5-Hydroxytryptamine or 5-HT, is a neurotransmitter crucial for regulating gut motility.
Within the GI tract, enterochromaffin ...
Farmaci che influenzano la motilità del tratto gastrointestinale: lassativi formanti massa e stimolanti
Laxatives accelerate bowel movements, alleviating constipation. They increase intestinal water content, stimulate intestinal contractions, or lubricate ...
Farmaci che influenzano la motilità del tratto gastrointestinale: altri lassativi
Recall that laxatives facilitate coordinated gut movement or change stool's consistency to relieve constipation.
Stool softeners, such as docusate ...
Farmaci che influenzano la motilità del tratto gastrointestinale: oppioidi come agenti antidiarroici
Diarrhea is characterized by increased gut motility and secretion of water and electrolytes, leading to frequent loose stools.
It may be caused by viral ...
Farmaci che influenzano la motilità del tratto gastrointestinale: adsorbenti come agenti antidiarroici
Diarrhea, characterized by frequent bowel movements, can lead to complications such as dehydration and electrolyte imbalance.
It is primarily caused by ...
Farmaci che influenzano la motilità del tratto gastrointestinale: antimicrobici come agenti antidiarroici
Acute diarrhea is characterized by the rapid evacuation of watery stools. It is primarily caused by pathogens such as bacteria, viruses, or protozoa. This ...
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