Cisapride in treatment of chronic functional constipation in 23 patients

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World J Gastroenterol. Sep 15, 1996; 2(Suppl1): 209-209
Published online Sep 15, 1996. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v2.iSuppl1.209

Cisapride in treatment of chronic functional constipation in 23 patients

Chang-Hua Wang, Ai-Xiu Ding, Xing-Jin Lu

Chang-Hua Wang, Ai-Xiu Ding, Xing-Jin Lu, Changzhou Guanghua Hospital, Changzhou 213001, Jiangsu Province, China

Author contributions: All authors contributed equally to the work.

Received: December 11, 1995
Revised: January 21, 1996
Accepted: July 19, 1996
Published online: September 15, 1996

Abstract

AIM: The purpose of the study is to observe the efficacy and safety of cisapride in treatment of chronic functional constipation.

METHODS: 23 patients (male 14, female 9, age 58 ± 7 years) of chronic functional constipation were treated with cisapride in a dose of 10 mg tid po for 4 wk.

RESULTS: Interval time of defecation and time for defecation became shorter than those of before treatment (P < 0.01). The pronounced response rate and the total response rate were 52.2% and 82.6%, respectively. The side effects were mild.

CONCLUSION: Cisapride was safe and effective in treatment of chronic functional constipation.

Key Words: Cisapride; Constipation

Citation: Wang CH, Ding AX, Lu XJ. Cisapride in treatment of chronic functional constipation in 23 patients. World J Gastroenterol 1996; 2(Suppl1): 209-209
URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v2/iSuppl1/209.htm
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v2.iSuppl1.209

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

E- Editor: Liu WX