title: [Prokinetic drugs in gastrointestinal motility. Their application in pediatrics].
abstract: In this article, the neurophysiology and neurobiochemistry of the digestive system are reviewed briefly. The pharmacology of the main gastrointestinal prokinetic drugs and their indications, side effects and dosages in pediatric patients are described.
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Ramírez-Mayans
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Rivera-Echegoyen
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Casaubón-Garcín
authors.forename: R J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Michel
mesh_terms: D018723:Bethanechol; D001626:Bethanechol Compounds / Q000494:pharmacology*; D005769:Gastrointestinal Motility / Q000187:drug effects* / Q000502:physiology; D006801:Humans; D018377:Neurotransmitter Agents / Q000502:physiology; D014326:Tropanes / Q000494:pharmacology*
chemical_list: D001626:Bethanechol Compounds; D018377:Neurotransmitter Agents; D014326:Tropanes; D018723:Bethanechol; C056244:homatropine methylbromide
vernacular_title: Drogas procinéticas en motilidad gastrointestinal. Su aplicación en pediatría.