In this episode, Dr. Dan Sadowski reviews the serotonin and dopamine systems and how they influence the enteric nervous system. Medications that bind to various serotonin and dopamine receptors in the gut are reviewed.

GI 101

The Prokinetic Drugs - Serotonin and Dopamine

Welcome to G.I. 101, a series of podcasts produced in the Division of Gastroenterology at the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Canada. In this podcast series, we will be addressing common clinical problems that arise from the gastrointestinal tract. These podcasts are intended for medical students, medical residents and subspecialty gastroenterology fellows. We will be focusing in particular on problems related to gastrointestinal motility. We will also be discussing other common gastrointestinal conditions. Comments and suggestions for future episodes can be sent to: gastroenterology101@gmail.com.

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GI 101