The effect of single and repeated doses of rivastigmine on gastric myoelectric activity in experimental pigs
Chrysostomi Christina Tsianou,
Jaroslav Kvetina,
Vera Radochova
et al.
Abstract:Background
Rivastigmine is a pseudo-irreversible cholinesterase inhibitor used for therapy of Alzheimer’s disease and non-Alzheimer dementia syndromes. In humans, rivastigmine can cause significant gastrointestinal side effects that can limit its clinical use. The aim of this study was to assess the impact of rivastigmine on gastric motor function by means of electrogastrography (EGG) in experimental pigs.
Methods
Six experimental adult female pigs (Sus scrofa f. domestica, hybrids of Czech White and Landrac… Show more
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