Drug reference

lubiprostone

Mosby’s 2024 Nursing Drug Reference

Source: Mosby’s 2024 Nursing Drug Reference
PDF pages: 820

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Overview

Names and pronunciation

(loo-bi-pros′tone) Amitiza

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Functional class

Func. class.: GI agent, miscellaneous

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Uses

USES: Chronic idiopathic constipa- tion, IBS with constipation, opioid- induced constipation

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Safety

Contraindications

CONTRAINDICATIONS Hypersensitivity, known or suspected mechanical GI obstruction

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Dose and formulations

Dosage and routes

DOSAGE AND ROUTES Chronic idiopathic constipation Adult: PO 24 mcg bid IBS with constipation Adult: Females ≥18 yr: PO 8 mcg bid Opioid-induced constipation Adult: PO 24 mcg bid

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Available forms

Available forms: Capsules 8, 24 mcg See Appendix B

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Age labels are extracted for navigation. Check the complete source section and current local guidance before clinical use.

Drug reference

lubiprostone

Mosby’s 2024 Nursing Drug Reference

Source: Mosby’s 2024 Nursing Drug Reference
PDF pages: 820

Review source pages for extracted sections and age labels.

Overview

Names and pronunciation

(loo-bi-pros′tone) Amitiza

PDF page 820

Functional class

Func. class.: GI agent, miscellaneous

PDF page 820

Uses

USES: Chronic idiopathic constipa- tion, IBS with constipation, opioid- induced constipation

PDF page 820

Safety

Contraindications

CONTRAINDICATIONS Hypersensitivity, known or suspected mechanical GI obstruction

PDF page 820

Dose and formulations

Dosage and routes

DOSAGE AND ROUTES Chronic idiopathic constipation Adult: PO 24 mcg bid IBS with constipation Adult: Females ≥18 yr: PO 8 mcg bid Opioid-induced constipation Adult: PO 24 mcg bid

PDF page 820

Available forms

Available forms: Capsules 8, 24 mcg See Appendix B

PDF page 820

Age labels are extracted for navigation. Check the complete source section and current local guidance before clinical use.