Abstract | INTRODUCTION: AREAS COVERED: This review will cover the mechanism of action of linaclotide, and review the pivotal pre-clinical and clinical trials leading to its approval in 2012. The indications, common side effects, and black box warnings listed for linaclotide are reviewed. EXPERT OPINION:
Linaclotide is superior to placebo for the treatment of both IBS-C and Chronic Idiopathic Constipation. The drug has minimal systemic bioavailability and a favorable safety profile. For IBS-C, it is appropriate as a first-line prescription treatment. For Chronic Idiopathic Constipation, osmotic or stimulant laxatives should be tried prior to using linaclotide due to their considerable lower cost.
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Authors | Robin D Rothstein, Frank K Friedenberg |
Journal | Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy
(Expert Opin Pharmacother)
Vol. 14
Issue 15
Pg. 2125-32
(Oct 2013)
ISSN: 1744-7666 [Electronic] England |
PMID | 24007408
(Publication Type: Journal Article, Review)
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Chemical References |
- Gastrointestinal Agents
- Peptides
- linaclotide
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Topics |
- Animals
- Constipation
(drug therapy)
- Gastrointestinal Agents
(pharmacology, therapeutic use)
- Humans
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
(drug therapy)
- Peptides
(pharmacology, therapeutic use)
- Treatment Outcome
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