Lubiprostone

Category: pharmacological

Aliases: Amitiza

Pharmacological Mechanism

Selective ClC-2 chloride-channel activator on intestinal epithelium → enhanced fluid secretion. Used for chronic idiopathic constipation + opioid-induced constipation. Nausea is the most common dose-limiting effect (taken with food helps).

Half-Life (t½)

PO: 1h

Dosing Guidelines

Target Organ Systems