This drug is used generally as somnorific. 5-HT4 agonists. Cisapride is a serotonin and cholinergic agonist used as a prokinetic drug, it was withdrawn from the U.S. market because of cardiovascular toxicity.Non-selective agonists. Ergotamine activates a more than one subtype of 5-HT receptor, it binds to 5-HT1A, 5-HT1D, 5-HT1B, D2 and norepinephrine receptors.his drug is used generally as somnorific. 5-HT4 agonists. Cisapride is a serotonin and cholinergic agonist used as a prokinetic drug, it was withdrawn from the U.S. market because of cardiovascular toxicity.
Lower extremity venography is a test used to see the veins in the leg. X-rays are a form of electromagnetic radiation like light, but of higher energy, so they can go through the body to form an image on film.
Like many manual tests, it is used to check for nerve involvement. Specifically, the straight leg raise test helps your doctor determine if pain down your leg is due to a herniated disc in your back. The straight leg test is a passive test, meaning you should be relaxed while the examiner lifts your leg for you.