Dexmedetomidine (DEX) is a highly selective α2 adrenergic receptor (α2AR) agonist
currently used in clinical settings. Because DEX has dose‐dependent advantages of …

Acetylcholine is the primary excitatory neurotransmitter in visceral smooth muscles, wherein
it binds to and activates two muscarinic receptors subtypes, M 2 and M 3, thus causing …

Importance Dexmedetomidine provides sedation for patients undergoing ventilation;
however, its effects on mortality and ventilator-free days have not been well studied among …

Importance Postoperative ileus is common after abdominal surgery, and small clinical
studies have reported that intraoperative administration of dexmedetomidine may be …

Background: To investigate the effects of intraoperative application of dexmedetomidine
(Dex) on early gastrointestinal motility after laparoscopic resection of colorectal cancer …

Propofol and dexmedetomidine are popular used for sedation in ICU, however, inadequate
attention has been paid to their effect on gastrointestinal tract (GIT) motility. Present study …

Thyme (Thymus vulgaris L.) is a well-known medicinal plant, the aerial parts of which have
long been used internally or externally as a traditional remedy for various diseases. Thyme …

Background Intraoperative administration of dexmedetomidine has shown promise in
improving postoperative gastrointestinal function. In the context of colorectal surgery, the …

Gastrointestinal motility may be impaired after intestinal surgery. Epidural morphine is
effective in controlling postoperative pain, but can further reduce gastrointestinal motility …

Simple Summary Alpha-2 agonists are commonly used sedatives in horses. They are known
for their inhibitive effects on gastrointestinal motility, which limits their use in horses with …