Lubiprostone (Amitiza) for Chronic Idiopathic Constipation
Courtney I. Jarvis, Jeremy Golding
Abstract
Courtney I. Jarvis, Jeremy Golding
Abstract
Although bulk or osmotic laxatives are less expensive first options for treating patients with chronic idiopathic constipation, lubiprostone is an alternative for those who do not tolerate or respond to these agents, or in patients older than 65 years in whom tegaserod use is not recommended.
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Although bulk or osmotic laxatives are less expensive first options for treating patients with chronic idiopathic constipation, lubiprostone is an alternative for those who do not tolerate or respond to these agents, or in patients older than 65 years in whom tegaserod use is not recommended.
Key concepts: Lubiprostone, Tegaserod, Medicine, Constipation, Chronic constipation, Irritable bowel syndrome, Internal medicine, Gastroenterology