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Amitiza
Amitiza Drug Center
Medical Editor: John P. Cunha, DO, FACOEP
Amitiza (lubiprostone) is used to treat chronic constipation in adults. It is also used to treat irritable bowel syndrome in women with constipation as the main symptom. It is in a class of drugs known as chloride channel activators. Common side effects include nausea, diarrhea, gas, vomiting, dry mouth, runny nose, cough, fever, headache, dizziness, joint/back pain, or trouble sleeping.
To treat chronic idiopathic constipation, the recommended dose of Amitiza is 24 mcg twice daily orally with food and water. To treat irritable bowel syndrome with constipation, the recommended dose is 8 mcg twice daily orally with food and water. There may be other drugs that can affect Amitiza. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor. Amitiza is not recommended for use during pregnancy. Women should use birth control while taking this medication. It is unknown if this drug passes into breast milk, but it may have undesirable effects on a nursing infant. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
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Amitiza Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage
Chronic Idiopathic Constipation
Amitiza (lubiprostone) ® is indicated for the treatment of chronic idiopathic constipation in adults.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Constipation
Amitiza (lubiprostone) is indicated for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C) in women ≥ 18 years old.
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What is Patient information?
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Amitiza Patient Information: Side Effects
Stop using lubiprostone and get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor at once if you have severe vomiting or diarrhea.
Less serious side effects are more likely to occur. Continue using lubiprostone and talk with your doctor if you have any of these less serious side effects:
- nausea, vomiting, mild diarrhea, loss of appetite;
- stomach pain, bloating, gas,
- sore throat, cough;
- headache, dizzin...
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What is Consumer information?
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Amitiza Consumer Information: Uses
This medication is used to treat certain types of constipation (chronic idiopathic constipation, irritable bowel syndrome with constipation). Chronic idiopathic constipation has an unknown cause and is not due to diet, other diseases, or drugs. This medication may improve symptoms such as bloating and abdominal discomfort, improve stool texture, lessen the need to strain, and decrease the feeling of not completely relieving oneself. Lubiprostone belongs to a class of drugs known as chloride channel activators. It works by increasing the amount of fluid within your intestines, making the passag...
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