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World J Gastroenterol. Sep 15, 1996; 2(Suppl1): 190-190
Published online Sep 15, 1996. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v2.iSuppl1.190
Observation of therapy with prepulsid for the functional dyspepsia
Xiang-Jun Jiang, Qingdao Municipal Hospital, Qingdao 266011, Shandong Province, China
Author contributions: The author solely contributed to the work.
Received: December 11, 1995
Revised: January 21, 1996
Accepted: June 5, 1996
Published online: September 15, 1996

Abstract

AIM: To observe the therapy effect of prepulsid on functional dyspepsia.

METHODS: 120 patients with functional dyspepsia was treated with prepusid.

RESULTS: The results showed that the early fullness, abdominal distention, upper abdominal pain and nausea were reduced. The total effective rate was 91.7%; The gastric emptying time was evaluated in 68 patients. We found that the gastric emptying time was delayed in 47.1% of the patients. After treatment with prepusid, the gastric emptying of most patients was accelerated.

CONCLUSION: The study indicated that prepulsid is a safe and effective prokinetic drug of stomach.

Key Words: Prepulsid, Dyspepsia, Gastric emptying



Footnotes

Original title: China National Journal of New Gastroenterology (1995-1997) renamed World Journal of Gastroenterology (1998-).

E- Editor: Liu WX

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