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loperamide and Achalasia

loperamide has been researched along with Achalasia in 1 studies

Loperamide: One of the long-acting synthetic ANTIDIARRHEALS; it is not significantly absorbed from the gut, and has no effect on the adrenergic system or central nervous system, but may antagonize histamine and interfere with acetylcholine release locally.
loperamide : A synthetic piperidine derivative, effective against diarrhoea resulting from gastroenteritis or inflammatory bowel disease.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Our findings indicate that in patients with idiopathic achalasia oral administration of loperamide at a high dose markedly decreases resting LOS pressure."9.07Effect of loperamide on lower oesophageal sphincter pressure in idiopathic achalasia. ( Bartesaghi, B; Bianchi, PA; Negri, G, 1994)
"Our findings indicate that in patients with idiopathic achalasia oral administration of loperamide at a high dose markedly decreases resting LOS pressure."5.07Effect of loperamide on lower oesophageal sphincter pressure in idiopathic achalasia. ( Bartesaghi, B; Bianchi, PA; Negri, G, 1994)

Research

Studies (1)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's1 (100.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Bartesaghi, B1
Negri, G1
Bianchi, PA1

Trials

1 trial available for loperamide and Achalasia

ArticleYear
Effect of loperamide on lower oesophageal sphincter pressure in idiopathic achalasia.
    Scandinavian journal of gastroenterology, 1994, Volume: 29, Issue:12

    Topics: Administration, Oral; Adult; Esophageal Achalasia; Esophagogastric Junction; Female; Humans; Loperam

1994