| Theme |
Drug-induced gastrointestinal disorders |
| Title |
Disturbed intestinal motility induced by therapeutic agents |
| Author |
Takeshi Kamiya |
Department of Gastroenterology and Metabolism, Nagoya City University Graduate School of Medical Sciences |
| Author |
Michiko Shikano |
Department of Gastroenterology and Metabolism, Nagoya City University Graduate School of Medical Sciences |
| Author |
Takashi Joh |
Department of Gastroenterology and Metabolism, Nagoya City University Graduate School of Medical Sciences |
| [ Summary ] |
Many therapeutic agents affect gastrointestinal motility, and constipation or diarrhea is a well-known adverse effect of many useful drugs. Diarrhea is a side effect of prokinetics and prostaglandin E. Many medicines such as opiate analgesics, anticholinergic agents, antidepressants, antipsychotics and calcium channel blockers may produce these results also. Specific attention and monitoring of these adverse reactions over the course of treatment are required. Cases involving side effects warrant early treatment. |