Gastrointestinal Agents

Drugs used for their effects on the gastrointestinal system, as to control gastric acidity, regulate gastrointestinal motility and water flow, and improve digestion.

Year introduced: 1967

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Tree Number(s): D27.505.954.483

MeSH Unique ID: D005765

Entry Terms:

• Agents, Gastrointestinal
• Gastrointestinal Drugs
• Drugs, Gastrointestinal
• Digestants
• Gastric Agents
• Agents, Gastric
• Gastric Drugs
• Drugs, Gastric

All MeSH Categories
Chemicals and Drugs Category
Chemical Actions and Uses
Pharmacologic Actions
Therapeutic Uses
Gastrointestinal Agents
Antacids
Anti-Ulcer Agents
Antidiarrheals
Antiemetics
Cathartics
Cholagogues and Choleretics
Demulcents
Emetics
Guanylyl Cyclase C Agonists
Laxatives
Lipotropic Agents