LUBIPROSTONE - mTatva Health-PIE

Contents

1 Overview
2 Usage
3 Frequently Asked Questions
4 How Do I Take It?
5 Precautions
6 Symptoms of Overdosage
7 Common Side-Effects
8 Rare Side-Effects
9 Disease Interactions
10 Technical Classification
11 Storage Conditions
12 Available Alternatives
- 12.1 Common Drugs with LUBIPROSTONE as Ingredient
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Overview

LUBIPROSTONE is a Schedule H drug.
Lubiprostone increases the secretion of fluid in your intestines to help make it easier to pass stools (bowel movements). Lubiprostone is used to treat chronic constipation or constipation caused by opioid (narcotic) pain medicine. Lubiprostone may also be used to treat irritable bowel syndrome in women with constipation as the main symptom. Lubiprostone is for use only in adults.

Usage

LUBIPROSTONE is generally used to treat: Irritable Bowel Syndrome
LUBIPROSTONE can address symptoms like: Constipation

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Ask your doctor

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Check with your Doctor first

How Do I Take It?

LUBIPROSTONE is generally taken With Food.
Route of Administration: Oral

Precautions

Caution should be exercised in patients with history of diarrhea, stomach or bowel blockage, who are taking other medications, any allergy, children, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. It may cause dizziness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication.

Symptoms of Overdosage

LUBIPROSTONE over-dosage can result in: Difficulty Breathing, Fainting, Pale Skin, Loss Of Appetite, Body Excessive Sweating

Common Side-Effects

LUBIPROSTONE : Loose Motion, Head Headache, Nausea, Abdomen Pain, Dizziness, Vomit, Chills, Cough, Fever, Runny Nose, Throat Soreness

Rare Side-Effects

LUBIPROSTONE : Skin Rash, Dizziness, Difficulty Breathing, Face Swelling, Body Itching

Disease Interactions

LUBIPROSTONE can interfere with: Diarrhoea

Technical Classification

LUBIPROSTONE is categorized as: CHLORIDE CHANNEL ACTIVATORS / FUNCTIONAL BOWEL DISORDER AGENTS / GASTROINTESTINAL AGENTS

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

Common Drugs with LUBIPROSTONE as Ingredient

LUBOWEL 24MG CAP	LUBIPROSTONE 24 MG
LUBOWEL 24MG CAPULE	LUBIPROSTONE 24.0 MG
LUBOWEL 8MG CAP	LUBIPROSTONE 8 MG
LUBOWEL 8MG CAPULE	LUBIPROSTONE 8.0 MG