ATC Group: A06AX03 Lubiprostone
Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification System
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Lubiprostone
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A06AX03
Lubiprostone
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Description
Lubiprostone is a locally acting chloride channel activator that enhances a chloride-rich intestinal fluid secretion without altering sodium and potassium concentrations in the serum. By increasing intestinal fluid secretion, lubiprostone increases motility in the intestine, thereby facilitating the passage of stool and alleviating symptoms associated with chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC).