[Effect of clebopride on gastric emptying studied using a physiologic meal marked with Tc 99m colloid in subjects with non-ulcer dyspepsia]

Clin Ter. 1990 Jan 31;132(2):101-4.
[Article in Italian]

Abstract

The authors studied the action of clebopride on gastric emptying in subjects with non-ulcer dyspepsia by using radioactive isotopes. Eighteen subjects complaining of dyspeptic symptoms were studied in whom the tests undertaken had not shown organic lesions of the digestive tract. Tests with radioactive isotopes were performed before and after administration of clebopride (0.5 mg, three times daily for 15 days). In all patients gastric emptying time was normalized and gastric peristalsis became regular. In addition, in 85% of the patients, symptoms disappeared or were markedly reduced. Side effects requiring withdrawal of the drug were not observed. The above study, therefore, showed clebopride to be a useful drug for the treatment of non-ulcer dyspepsia, thus confirming data found in the literature.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Benzamides / pharmacology
  • Benzamides / therapeutic use*
  • Drug Evaluation
  • Dyspepsia / diagnostic imaging
  • Dyspepsia / drug therapy*
  • Dyspepsia / physiopathology
  • Female
  • Food
  • Gastric Emptying / drug effects*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Radionuclide Imaging
  • Technetium Tc 99m Sulfur Colloid
  • Time Factors

Substances

  • Benzamides
  • Technetium Tc 99m Sulfur Colloid
  • clebopride