Spasmolytic in Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy

Spasmolytic (Otilonium Bromide) Use in Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy: Randomized Prospective Trial

Upper gastrointestinal system endoscopy is widely used for diagnostic approach. To increase the tolerability and compliance of the patient, sedation is applied. There are many studies showing that sedation increases the patient compliance and the tolerability. However, spasmolytic use in GE has not been evaluated yet.

Inclusion Criteria:

• no hypersensitivity to the agent.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Emergent cases,the cases with low mental compatibility and pregnant women were excluded from the study. Moreover, the procedures under sedation, cases with disorders decreasing the intestinal motility like hypothyroidism and diabetes were excluded.