Miscellaneous GI Drugs
- Name
- Miscellaneous GI Drugs
- Accession Number
- DBCAT003746
- Description
Not Available
- Drugs
Drug Drug Description Lubiprostone A prostaglandin derivative used to treat constipation caused by irritable bowel syndrome and opioid-use. Orlistat A reversible inhibitor of gastrointestinal lipases indicated for weight loss and weight maintenance. Obeticholic acid A bile acid analog and farnesoid X receptor agonist used to treat primary biliary cholangitis in adult patients with inadequate clinical response or intolerance to UDCA. 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. Teduglutide A glucagon-like peptide-2 (GLP-2) analog used to treat patients with Short Bowel Syndrome (SBS) who require parenteral nutritional support. Naloxegol A peripherally-selective opioid antagonist used to treat opioid-induced constipation (OIC) in adult patients with chronic non-cancer pain. Pinaverium A spasmolytic agent used for the symptomatic treatment of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and functional disorders of the biliary tract. Sodium citrate An ingredient used for the anticoagulation of whole blood as part of automated apheresis procedures. Eluxadoline A mixed mu-opioid receptor agonist used to treat irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea. Adalimumab A monoclonal anti-tumor necrosis factor alpha antibody used in the treatment of a wide variety of inflammatory conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn's disease, and ankylosing spondylitis. Vedolizumab An integrin blocker and anti-inflammatory agent used to manage ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease in adults. Plecanatide A laxative used to treat chronic idiopathic constipation and IBS with constipation. - Drugs & Drug Targets