Table 2

Effect of gastric acid suppressants on gastric emptying scintigraphy

Per cent remaining at 2 hourst½ (min)Lag phase (min)Slope (k) (min−1)
Placebo27 (4)78 (5)46 (4)0.017 (0.002)
Ranitidine46 (4)3-150 113 (10)3-150 57 (6)0.012 (0.001)3-150
Famotidine41 (5)3-150 103 (8)3-150 47 (7)0.012 (0.001)3-150
Omeprazole46 (4)3-150 107 (8)3-150 48 (10)0.011 (0.001)3-150
  • Results are expressed as mean (SEM).

  • 3-150 p<0.05 v placebo.