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These drugs are used for conditions that are associated with '''hypomotility''', such as megacolon, oesophageal reflux, atony and ileus.

These drugs are used for conditions that are associated with '''hypomotility''', such as megacolon, oesophageal reflux, atony and ileus.

'''Drugs Acting on 5-HT₄ Receptors'''

====Drugs Acting on 5-HT₄ Receptors====

* An examples is '''metoclopramide''' that is an agonist at serotonin and dopamine receptors, this results in an increased release of acetylcholine and so increases gut motility.  

An examples is '''metoclopramide''' that is an agonist at serotonin and dopamine receptors, this results in an increased release of acetylcholine and so increases gut motility.  

'''Muscarinic Receptor Agonists'''

====Muscarinic Receptor Agonists====

* Examples are '''carbachol''' and '''bethanecol'''. They should be used with slight caution as their resultant contractions can be painful.

Examples are '''carbachol''' and '''bethanecol'''. They should be used with slight caution as their resultant contractions can be painful.

==Laxatives and Purgatives==

==Laxatives and Purgatives==