Serotonin receptor modulators in the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome

The aim of this article is to review the pathophysiology and clinical role of serotonin receptor modulators used in the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome. Serotonin is an important monoamine neurotransmitter that plays a key role in the initiation of peristaltic and secretory refl exes, and in m...

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Published in:	Therapeutics and clinical risk management Vol. 4; no. 1; pp. 41 - 48
Main Author:	Lackner, Jeffrey
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	New Zealand Taylor & Francis Ltd 01.02.2008 Dove Press Dove Medical Press
Subjects:	Colon Constipation Irritable bowel syndrome Review Serotonin tegaserod irritable bowel syndrome serotonin tegaserod
ISSN:	1178-203X, 1176-6336, 1178-203X
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