Comparison of enteral prucalopride versus intravenous metoclopramide for feeding intolerance in patients with critical illness: a randomized double-blinded study

• Main Authors: Eman Mohamed Elmokadem (Author), Dina Khaled Abou El Fadl (Author), Nermin Eissa (Author), Najla Abdulaziz Alnassar (Author), Ahmed M. Bassiouny (Author), Amir Eskander Hanna Samy (Author), Nouran Omar El Said (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2024-11-01T00:00:00Z.
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BackgroundFeeding intolerance is commonly experienced during enteral feeding, necessitating cessation. Metoclopramide may be given to assist gastric emptying, but patients experience adverse effects and gradual loss of efficacy. Prucalopride, a safer prokinetic, may play a role in gastric emptying....