Evaluation of new gastro-intestinal prokinetic (ENGIP-II) study

J Indian Med Assoc. 2005 Dec;103(12):708-9.

Abstract

Non-ulcer dyspepsia is a common clinical disorder characterised by reduced gastric motility. Safety concerns have restricted use of currently available prokinetic drugs. Itopride is a new safer prokinetic drug with dopamine D2 antagonism and acetylcholinesterase inhibitory actions. The ENGIP-II study was conducted to investigate the efficacy, and safety of itopride in patients of non-ulcer dyspepsia. There were significant reductions in upper abdominal pain, heartburn frequency, gastro-oesophageal regurgitation, nausea, bloating, early satiety after meals at day 3 only; whereas significant improvements were noted in belching, anorexia at day 6 and in vomiting at day 9. Thus, ENGIP-II study shows that itopride was well tolerated patients and appears to be the drug of choice in patients with non-ulcer dyspepsia.

Publication types

  • Clinical Trial
  • Multicenter Study

MeSH terms

  • Acetylcholinesterase / drug effects
  • Adult
  • Benzamides / pharmacology
  • Benzamides / therapeutic use*
  • Benzyl Compounds / pharmacology
  • Benzyl Compounds / therapeutic use*
  • Dopamine D2 Receptor Antagonists
  • Dyspepsia / drug therapy*
  • Dyspepsia / physiopathology
  • Female
  • Gastrointestinal Motility / drug effects*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Safety
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Benzamides
  • Benzyl Compounds
  • Dopamine D2 Receptor Antagonists
  • itopride
  • Acetylcholinesterase