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NALT Concept Space
U.S. Department of Agriculture

NALT Core

Concept information

  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. drugs
  3. gastrointestinal agents

Preferred term

gastrointestinal agents

Type

  • Chemical

Definition

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

    Source: Medical Subject Headings

    Type: Concept definition

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Synonyms

  • digestants
  • gastric agents
  • gastrointestinal drugs

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/9862

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