laxatives |
prokinetic |
As nouns the difference between laxatives and prokinetic
is that
laxatives is while
prokinetic is (pharmaceutical drug) one of the class of drugs used on the digestive system, including all drugs whose primary effect is to augment the speed of intestinal transit, by increasing the frequency of contractions in the small intestine or making them stronger, but without disrupting their rhythm.
As an adjective prokinetic is
gastrokinetic.
prokinetic |
laxative |
As adjectives the difference between prokinetic and laxative
is that
prokinetic is gastrokinetic while
laxative is having the effect of moving the bowels, or aiding digestion and preventing constipation.
As nouns the difference between prokinetic and laxative
is that
prokinetic is one of the class of drugs used on the digestive system, including all drugs whose primary effect is to augment the speed of intestinal transit, by increasing the frequency of contractions in the small intestine or making them stronger, but without disrupting their rhythm while
laxative is any substance, such as a food or in the form of a medicine which has a laxative effect.
pyrokinetic |
prokinetic |
As adjectives the difference between pyrokinetic and prokinetic
is that
pyrokinetic is of, pertaining to, or characteristic of pyrokinesis while
prokinetic is gastrokinetic.
As a noun prokinetic is
(pharmaceutical drug) one of the class of drugs used on the digestive system, including all drugs whose primary effect is to augment the speed of intestinal transit, by increasing the frequency of contractions in the small intestine or making them stronger, but without disrupting their rhythm.
prokinetic |
itopride |
As nouns the difference between prokinetic and itopride
is that
prokinetic is (pharmaceutical drug) one of the class of drugs used on the digestive system, including all drugs whose primary effect is to augment the speed of intestinal transit, by increasing the frequency of contractions in the small intestine or making them stronger, but without disrupting their rhythm while
itopride is a prokinetic benzamide derivative used to treat gastrointestinal conditions.
As an adjective prokinetic
is gastrokinetic.