Yeungnam Univ J Med.  2019 May;36(2):99-104. 10.12701/yujm.2019.00080.

Efficacy of ramosetron in combination with polyethylene glycol of preparing for a colonoscopy

• Kang MK
• Jang BI
• Park JS
• Kim KO

• KMID: 2449321
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.12701/yujm.2019.00080

Abstract

BACKGROUND
Because of its efficacy and safety, polyethylene glycol (PEG) is generally used to prepare for colonoscopy. However, the side effects of PEG, including nausea, vomiting, abdominal discomfort, pain, and general weakness, tend to decrease patient compliance and satisfaction. The aim of this study is to investigate the efficacy and safety of PEG with 0.1 mg ramosetron on colonoscopy patients who had difficulty taking PEG due to side effects or large volume.
METHODS
From January to August in 2012, 28 patients who visited Yeungnam University hospital for a colonoscopy were prospectively enrolled. All enrolled patients were previous history underwent colonoscopy using PEG only in our hospital. The efficacy and safety of ramosetron were assessed through the use of a questionnaire, and compared previous bowel preparation.
RESULTS
Compared to previous examination, the patients using the ramosetron reported less nausea, vomiting, abdominal discomfort, and abdominal pain, as well as a higher degree of compliance and satisfaction of the patient. There were no side effects reported with the use of ramosetron. However, overall bowel preparation quality was not better than the previous examination.
CONCLUSION
In case of the use of ramosetron in combination with PEG for bowel preparation, patients experienced a higher rate of compliance and tolerance. Looking forward, ramosetron may become an option of pretreatment for bowel preparation.

Keyword

Bowel preparation; Colonoscopy; Polyethylene glycol; Ramosetron

MeSH Terms

Abdominal Pain
Colonoscopy*
Compliance
Humans
Nausea
Patient Compliance
Polyethylene Glycols*
Polyethylene*
Prospective Studies
Vomiting
Polyethylene
Polyethylene Glycols

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