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The sugar absorption test in the evaluation of the gastrointestinal intolerance to bisphosphonates: studies with oral pamidronate.

1 June 2001.

Twiss IM, Burggraaf J, Schoemaker RC, van Elburg RM, den Hartigh J, Cohen AF, Vermeij P

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RATIONALE AND AIMS Some bisphosphonates induce gastrointestinal side effects, but the localization in the gastrointestinal tract and the underlying mechanism are unknown. The feasibility of the sugar absorption test was investigated to assess the gastrointestinal effects of oral enteric-coated pamidronate. The sugar absorption test measures the urinary excretion of lactulose, mannitol, and sucrose after oral intake. Increases in the lactulose/mannitol ratio and sucrose excretion indicate increased small intestinal permeability and gastroduodenal disease, respectively.

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