title: Antisecretory agents in gastrointestinal obstruction.
abstract: Gastrointestinal obstruction is associated with nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. Antisecretory agents can relieve these symptoms, even in the absence of surgical or mechanical intervention. These medical management approaches are outlined, and recommendations are made.
authors.affiliation: Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago, IL, USA.
authors.forename: J C
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Muir
authors.forename: C F
authors.initials: CF
authors.lastname: von Gunten
mesh_terms: D015746:Abdominal Pain / Q000209:etiology; D005750:Gastric Juice / Q000187:drug effects; D005765:Gastrointestinal Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006024:Glycopyrrolate / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D007415:Intestinal Obstruction / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology; D007441:Intubation, Gastrointestinal / Q000009:adverse effects; D018727:Muscarinic Antagonists / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D015282:Octreotide / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D010166:Palliative Care / Q000379:methods*; D012601:Scopolamine / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D013727:Terminal Care / Q000379:methods*
chemical_list: D005765:Gastrointestinal Agents; D018727:Muscarinic Antagonists; D012601:Scopolamine; D015282:Octreotide; D006024:Glycopyrrolate