Gene/Protein Disease Symptom Drug Enzyme Compound
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The Primperan which has strong antiemetic properties, is suggested to be utilised in premedication before gastroscopy in patients over 75 years old, on account of its lower respiratory depression activity than diazepam, currently used in such occasion. Thirty minutes before starting endoscopy, 20 mg of Primperan (2 ampules) are administered intravenously to the patients. In 15 patients, the results were excellent characterized by a lack of nausea and anxiety, and a very good tolerance.
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PMID:[Use of metoclopramide in the preparation of patients over 75 for gastroscopy]. 652 80