The efficacy and safety of itopride in feeding intolerance of critically ill patients receiving enteral nutrition: a randomized, double-blind study

The efficacy and safety of itopride in feeding intolerance of critically ill patients receiving enteral nutrition: a randomized, double-blind study

Abstract Background Enteral feeding intolerance (EFI) is a frequent problem in the Intensive care unit (ICU) and is associated with poor clinical outcomes leading to worse prognosis in terms of mortality and ICU stay. Nowadays, prokinetic drugs are the mainstay of therapy in EFI. However, available...

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Main Authors: Eman Mohamed Elmokadem, Radwa Maher EL Borolossy, Ahmed M. Bassiouny, Maha Gamil Hanna, Ebtissam Abdel Ghaffar Darweesh, Nagwa A. Sabri
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-03-01
Series:BMC Gastroenterology
Subjects:
Itopride
Metoclopramide
Enteral feeding intolerance
Gastric residual volume
Ultrasonography
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12876-021-01712-w

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12876-021-01712-w

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