Irritable Bowel Syndrome : Drugs
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Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common gastrointestinal condition characterized by abdominal pain and cramps; changes in bowel movements ( diarrhea , constipation , or both); gassiness; bloating; nausea ; and other symptoms. There is no cure f...
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Selective serotonergic type 3 (5-HT 3 ) receptor inhibitor; may modulate serotonin-sensitive GI processes.
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Amitriptyline is in a group of drugs called tricyclic antidepressants. Amitriptyline affects
chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced.
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Amitriptyline is a medication used to treat various forms of depression, pain associated with the nerves (neuropathic pain), and to prevent migraine headaches. It is sold in the United States under the brand names Elavil and Endep.
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Amitriptyline is a medication used to treat various forms of depression , pain associated with the nerves (neuropathic pain), and to prevent migraine headaches. It is sold in the United States under the brand name Elavil.
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Tricyclic antidepressant (TCA).
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Methylcellulose is a bulk-forming laxative. Methylcellulose absorbs liquid in the intestines and
makes a bulky, softer stool which is easier to pass.
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Dicyclomine relieves spasms of the muscles in the stomach and intestines by blocking the
actions of certain chemicals in the body.
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Dicyclomine hydrochloride is a synthetic tertiary amine antispasmodic.
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Lomotil is a prescription medicine used to treat diarrhea. Lomotil overdose occurs when someone accidentally or intentionally takes more than the normal or recommended amount of this medication.
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Antiperistaltic antidiarrhea agent; synthetic phenylpiperidine-derivative opiate agonist.
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Antimuscarinic; a naturally occurring tertiary amine; one of the optical isomers (the l -isomer) constituting atropine ( d , l -hyoscyamine).
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Dibenzazapine-derivative tricyclic antidepressant (TCA).
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Imipramine is a tricyclic antidepressant. It is sold under the brand name Tofranil in the United States.
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Imipramine is in a group of drugs called tricyclic antidepressants. Imipramine affects
chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced.
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Loperamide slows the rhythm of digestion so that the small intestines have more time to
absorb fluid and nutrients from the foods you eat.
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Psyllium is a bulk-forming laxative. It absorbs liquid in the intestines and makes a bulky, softer
stool which is easier to pass.
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Cellulose derivatives (methylcellulose), calcium polycarbophil, malt soup extract, and psyllium preparations are bulk-forming laxatives.
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Hyoscyamine produces many effects in the body, including relief from muscle spasms.
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Antiperistaltic antidiarrhea agent; synthetic piperidine-derivative.
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Alosetron blocks the action of a chemical called serotonin in the intestines. This slows the
movement of stools (bowel movements) through the intestines.
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Calcium is a mineral that is found naturally in foods. Calcium is necessary for many
normal functions of the body, especially bone formation and maintenance. Calcium can also bind
to other minerals (such as phosphate) and aid in their removal from the body.
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Simethicone allows gas bubbles in the stomach and intestines to come together more
easily, which allows for easier passage of gas.
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Synthetic quaternary ammonium antimuscarinic.
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Propantheline reduces the secretions of certain organs in the body.
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Psyllium is a seed used for medicinal purposes taken from the common fleawort, Plantago psyllium . There are about 250 species of the genus Plantago found worldwide; they belong to the Plantaginaceae family.
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Tegaserod was withdrawn from the U.S. market on March 30, 2007. This
medication may still be used in limited emergency situations.
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Partial type 4 serotonergic (5-HT 4 ) receptor agonist; modulates serotonin-sensitive GI processes.
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