Effect of somatostatin on intestinal motility.
The effect of somatostatin on intestinal motility has been investigated. The demonstrated inhibition of the motility has proved to be suitable for performing double contrast examinations of the small intestine, particularly as the tolerability to somatostatin is better than to other comparative substances.
D004341:Drug Evaluation; D004386:Duodenum / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D005769:Gastrointestinal Motility / Q000187:drug effects*; D006801:Humans; D007263:Infusions, Parenteral; D011859:Radiography; D013004:Somatostatin / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000494:pharmacology*
D013004:Somatostatin