Question 4#
The effect of erythromycin on gastric emptying is through its function as a:
A. Dopamine antagonistB. Cholinergic agonist
C. Motilin agonist
D. Cholinergic antagonist
Correct Answer is C
Comment:
Erythromycin is a common prokinetic agent used to treat delayed gastric empting, and works as a motilin agonist. Domperidone and metoclopramide, two other commonly used medications, function as dopamine antagonists.
Drugs that accelerate gastric emptying:
