Constipation

Types of laxatives

Laxatives are medicines that relieve constipation (difficulty with bowel movements). They are a popular type of over-the-counter remedy. They can also be prescribed for conditions that could get wor...

Linzess (Linaclotide) For IBS With Constipation Or Chronic Idiopathic Constipation Now Available, USA

Linzess (linaclotide), a medication for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) with constipation or chronic idiopathic constipation is now available in American pharmacies, Ironwood Pharmaceuticals Inc. and F...

New Option for Constipation: FDA Approves Linaclotide

The once-daily drug shows efficacy over placebo in reducing both chronic constipation and constipation associated with irritable bowel syndrome. FDA Approvals

Constipation drug may bring US patients relief

The US Food and Drug Administration has approved linaclotide for the treatment of chronic idiopathic constipation and irritable bowel syndrome with constipation in adults.

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Linzess (Linaclotide) Approved For IBS And Constipation, And Chronic Idiopathic Constipation

Linzess (linaclotide), for the treatment of chronic idiopathic constipation and irritable bowel syndrome with constipation, has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), USA. The approv...

UPDATE 1-US FDA approves Ironwood constipation drug

Aug 30 (Reuters) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday approved Ironwood Pharmaceuticals Inc's drug to treat chronic constipation and irritable bowel syndrome with constipation in adults...

FDA approves Ironwood constipation drug

(Reuters) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday approved Ironwood Pharmaceuticals Inc's drug to treat chronic constipation and irritable bowel syndrome with constipation in adults.

Sucampo says constipation drug approved in UK

Sucampo Pharmaceuticals Inc. said Wednesday that U.K. regulators approved its constipation drug Amitiza.Sucampo said the drug is approved to treat chronic constipation that is not caused by other dis...

A cross-sectional study of constipation and laxative use in advanced cancer patients: insights for revision of current practice.

PURPOSE: This study aimed to evaluate the bowel habit and laxative use in advanced cancer patients with constipation in palliative care unit. METHODS: It was a cross-sectional study using a self-desig...

New drugs for the treatment of constipation.

This review introduces new therapeutic options in the treatment of chronic idiopathic constipation and irritable bowel syndrome with constipation. Therefore, prucalopride and lubiprostone are discusse...

Interaction between Brush Layers of Bottle-Brush Polyelectrolytes: Molecular Dynamics Simulations.

Interactions between tethered layers composed of aggrecan (charged bottle-brush) macromolecules are responsible for the molecular origin of cartilage biomechanical behavior. To elucidate the role of t...

Guidelines for the Treatment of Constipation.

While constipation is a common symptom in Korea, there are no existing treatment guidelines. Although constipation may occur as a result of organic cause, there is no obstructive mucosal or structural...

More on the Losses of Dissolved CO(2) during Champagne Serving: Toward a Multiparameter Modeling.

Pouring champagne into a glass is far from being inconsequential with regard to the dissolved CO(2) concentration found in champagne. Three distinct bottle types, namely, a magnum bottle, a standard b...