Negative effect of Metoclopramide in postoperative adynamic ileus. A prospective, randomized, double blind study.

Abstract

In a double blind controlled study including 60 patients it was found that Metoclopramide has a negative effect upon the resolution of postoperative adynamic ileus. Metoclopramide causes a delay in the time from operation to the first passage of flatus.

• Authors: S Jepsen, A Klaerke, P H Nielsen, O Simonsen
• Journal: The British journal of surgery (Br J Surg) Vol. 73 Issue 4 Pg. 290-1 (Apr 1986) ISSN: 0007-1323 [Print] England
• PMID: 3516299 (Publication Type: Clinical Trial, Journal Article, Randomized Controlled Trial)

Chemical References

• Metoclopramide

Topics

• Adult
• Aged
• Clinical Trials as Topic
• Double-Blind Method
• Female
• Flatulence
• Humans
• Intestinal Obstruction (drug therapy)
• Male
• Metoclopramide (therapeutic use)
• Middle Aged
• Postoperative Complications (drug therapy)
• Prospective Studies
• Random Allocation
• Time Factors