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stasis

In biology, the cessation of blood flow in the blood vessels or the passage of food in the gastrointestinal tract.



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It has been used to treat a variety of gastrointestinal disorders like heartburn and diabetic gastric stasis since its introduction in 1982.
While domperidone is approved in several other countries for the treatment of gastric stasis and gastroparesis, it is not approved in any country for enhancing breast milk production in lactating women.
Metoclopramide enhances the absorption of naproxen and counteracts gastric stasis associated with migraines, with antinausea and antiemetic effects, according to Pozen.
 
 
 
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