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loperamide and Aganglionic Megacolon

loperamide has been researched along with Aganglionic Megacolon in 2 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
"Organic fecal incontinence is a consequence of congenital malformations affecting the anorectum, anal sphincters, or the spinal cord."2.41Fecal incontinence in anorectal malformations, neuropathy, and miscellaneous conditions. ( Rintala, RJ, 2002)

Research

Studies (2)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's1 (50.00)29.6817
2010's1 (50.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Yap, FHX1
Thom, G1
Rintala, RJ1

Reviews

1 review available for loperamide and Aganglionic Megacolon

ArticleYear
Fecal incontinence in anorectal malformations, neuropathy, and miscellaneous conditions.
    Seminars in pediatric surgery, 2002, Volume: 11, Issue:2

    Topics: Anal Canal; Antidiarrheals; Cecostomy; Child; Child, Preschool; Enema; Fecal Incontinence; Hirschspr

2002

Other Studies

1 other study available for loperamide and Aganglionic Megacolon

ArticleYear
Perianal pseudoverrucous papules and nodules in Hirschsprung's disease: Rapid resolution with oral loperamide.
    Pediatric dermatology, 2017, Volume: 34, Issue:6

    Topics: Antidiarrheals; Child, Preschool; Diaper Rash; Diarrhea; Giardiasis; Hirschsprung Disease; Humans; L

2017