Drugs for Constipation
- Name
- Drugs for Constipation
- Accession Number
- DBCAT002415 (DBCAT001909)
- Description
Not Available
- ATC Classification
- Drugs
Drug Drug Description Lactulose A disaccharide derivative of lactose used to treat constipation and portal systemic encephalopathy. Lubiprostone A prostaglandin derivative used to treat constipation caused by irritable bowel syndrome and opioid-use. Tegaserod A serotonin-4 (5-HT4) receptor agonist indicated for the treatment of constipation predominant irritable bowel syndrome (IBS-C) specifically in women under the age of 65. There is currently no safety or efficacy data for use of tegaserol in men. Dantron A drug used to relieve acute and chronic inflammation of the oral cavity and oropharynx. Oxyphenisatin A laxative that undergoes enterohepatic circulation. It may cause jaundice. Phenolphthalein A drug used for symptomatic relief of constipation and bowel cleansing prior to medical procedures. Alvimopan An opioid antagonist used to reduce healing time of the upper and lower gastrointestinal tract following surgical procedures that involve bowel resection with primary anastomosis. Prucalopride A 5-HT4 receptor agonist indicated to treat adults with chronic idiopathic constipation. Methylnaltrexone A μ-opioid antagonist used for the treatment of opioid-induced constipation in palliative patients that are inadequately responding to laxative therapy. Linaclotide A guanylate cyclase-C agonist used to treat different types of constipation, such as irritable bowel syndrome-related constipation, idiopathic constipation, and functional constipation. Bisacodyl A stimulant laxative used for the temporary relief of occasional constipation and cleansing of the colon as a preparation for colonoscopy in adults. Naloxegol A peripherally-selective opioid antagonist used to treat opioid-induced constipation (OIC) in adult patients with chronic non-cancer pain. Bisoxatin For use in the treatment of constipation in the absence of bowel obstruction and for surgical preparation of the colon . Picosulfuric acid A stimulant laxative used for cleansing of the colon as a preparation for colonoscopy in adults. Polyethylene glycol A laxative used to treat constipation and used for bowel preparation before colonoscopies and other procedures. Glycerin It is used as a solvent, emollient, pharmaceutical agent, and sweetening agent. Sodium sulfate An agent used for bowel cleansing prior to colonoscopy or barium enema X-ray examination. Magnesium carbonate An antacid used for symptomatic relief of heartburn, indigestion, and upset stomach. Mineral oil Mineral oil is not considered an active pharmacological ingredient in pharmaceutical preparations and so has no official indication. It is typically present in topical formulations as an emollient and occlusive... Docusate A medication used to treat constipation associated with dry, hard stools, or opioid induced constipation. Magnesium citrate A laxative used in bowel preparation for colonoscopy or as a magnesium supplement. Castor oil An ingredient used in a variety of natural health products. Methylcellulose A compound used as a bulk forming laxative and is not an approved medication. Sennosides A laxative used to treat constipation. Lactitol An orally administered osmotic laxative used to treat chronic idiopathic constipation. Sodium lauryl sulfoacetate A laxative indicated in the treatment of constipation and bowel preparation for rectal endoscopy. Pentaerithrityl Not Annotated Sodium tartrate It acts as an emulsifier and pH control agent in food products , . In the laboratory, it is used while performing the Karl Fischer equation, which is used to... Magnesium sulfate A drug used to treat convulsions during pregnancy, nephritis in children, magnesium deficiency, and tetany. Mannitol A sugar alcohol used to test for asthma, to reduce intracranial and intraocular pressure, to measure glomerular filtration rate, and to manage pulmonary symptoms associated with cystic fibrosis. Magnesium oxide A compound commonly used as a laxative for the symptomatic relief of acid indigestion and upset stomach, and in health supplements for cardiovascular and neuromuscular health. Sorbitol A product that can be used as a laxative to relieve constipation, and also as a urologic irrigating fluid. May also be used as a pharmaceutical sweetener. Magnesium peroxide Not Annotated Plantago ovata seed A plant extract indicated in the treatment of occasional constipation. Calcium polycarbophil A bulk forming laxative used to treat constipation. Naloxone An opioid receptor antagonist used to rapidly reverse an opioid overdose. Also included in some drug formulations as an abuse deterrent to prevent injection. Naldemedine An opioid antagonist used to to treat opioid-induced constipation. Plecanatide A laxative used to treat chronic idiopathic constipation and IBS with constipation. Karaya gum An extract from Karaya gum used in allergy testing. Sodium phosphate, monobasic A source of phosphorus used prevent or correct hypophosphatemia in patients with restricted or no oral intake. Tenapanor An NHE3 inhibitor indicated for the treatment of constipation-predominant irritable bowel syndrome (IBS-C) and chronic kidney disease, Elobixibat Elobixibat has been used in trials studying the treatment and basic science of Dyslipidemia, Constipation, Chronic Constipation, Functional Constipation, and Chronic Idiopathic Constipation. - Drugs & Drug Targets