Efficacy of the herbal preparation STW 5 in multi-target therapy of functional dyspepsia

The aim of review. To discuss mechanisms of action and results of clinical application of plant-derived drug STW 5 (Iberogast®) for treatment of functional dyspepsia (FD).Key points. Iberogast® is the combined agent containing extracts of 9 medicinal plants. Mechanism of action includes effect on mo...

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Main Authors: A. A. Sheptulin, V. O. Kaybysheva
Format: Article
Language:Russian
Published: Gastro LLC 2015-10-01
Series:Российский журнал гастроэнтерологии, гепатологии, колопроктологии
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Online Access:https://www.gastro-j.ru/jour/article/view/1074
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Summary:The aim of review. To discuss mechanisms of action and results of clinical application of plant-derived drug STW 5 (Iberogast®) for treatment of functional dyspepsia (FD).Key points. Iberogast® is the combined agent containing extracts of 9 medicinal plants. Mechanism of action includes effect on motility of the stomach and intestine, visceral sensitivity along with anti-inflammatory and cytoprotective effects. Controlled clinical trials have confirmed high efficacy of Iberogast® at treatment of FD (including pediatric practice) as well as good tolerability of the drug.Conclusion. Results of Iberogast® application allow to consider its as effective agent in multi-target therapy of FD.
ISSN:1382-4376
2658-6673