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What is a prokinetic drug and How Does It Improve Gut Motility?

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In the United States, gastroparesis (delayed gastric emptying) affects about 40 out of every 100,000 women and 10 out of every 100,000 men [1.7.2]. If you're wondering **what is a prokinetic drug**, it's a class of medication designed to improve such motility issues by helping to move food through the digestive tract [1.2.5].