Monograph Details
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Gastrointestinal Tract
> Constipation and bowel cleansers
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AMITIZA |
| Manufacturer |
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Sucampo and Takeda |
| Legal Classification |
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Rx
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| Pharmacological Class |
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GI motility enhancer (chloride channel activator). |
| Generic Name |
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Lubiprostone 8micrograms, 24micrograms; caps. |
| Indications |
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Chronic idiopathic constipation. |
| Children |
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Not recommended. |
| Adults |
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Take with food and water. 24micrograms twice daily. |
| Contraindications |
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History of mechanical GI obstruction. |
| Precautions |
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Reevaluate periodically. Severe diarrhea: not recommended. Renal or hepatic impairment. Pregnancy (Cat.C): exclude pregnancy before starting; maintain effective contraception during therapy. Nursing mothers: not recommended. |
| Adverse Reactions |
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Nausea, headache, diarrhea (suspend therapy if occurs), abdominal pain, abdominal distension, flatulence, dyspnea, vomiting, syncope, asthenia, others. |
| How Supplied |
8micrograms—60
24micrograms—60,100 |
| Additional Resources |
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• Related Prescribing Note |
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