Mosapride
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Mosapride is a gastroprokinetic agent that acts as a selective 5HT4 agonist
which accelerates gastric emptying and is used for the treatment of acid reflux, irritable bowel syndrome
and functional dyspepsia.
Agonist
An agonist is a chemical that binds to a receptor of a cell and triggers a response by that cell. Agonists often mimic the action of a naturally occurring substance...
which accelerates gastric emptying and is used for the treatment of acid reflux, irritable bowel syndrome
Irritable bowel syndrome
Irritable bowel syndrome is a diagnosis of exclusion. It is a functional bowel disorder characterized by chronic abdominal pain, discomfort, bloating, and alteration of bowel habits in the absence of any detectable organic cause. In some cases, the symptoms are relieved by bowel movements...
and functional dyspepsia.