Chemical formula: C₁₆H₂₃N₅O Molecular mass: 301.394 g/mol PubChem compound: 5362436
Tegaserod is an agonist of serotonin type-4 (5-HT4) receptors that stimulates the peristaltic reflex and intestinal secretion, inhibits visceral sensitivity, enhances basal motor activity, and normalizes impaired motility throughout the gastrointestinal tract.
This medicinal substance has been classified in the anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) classification according to its main therapeutic use as follows:
| ATC code | Group title | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| A06AX06 | A Alimentary tract and metabolism → A06 Laxatives → A06A Laxatives → A06AX Other laxatives | |
Competent medicine agencies globally have authorized commercialization of this active ingredient according to these medication package inserts (MPIs):
| Title | Information Source | Document Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZELNORM Tablet | FDA, National Drug Code (US) | MPI, US: SPL/PLR |
Tegaserod is an active ingredient of these brands:
United States (US)Brazil (BR)
Estonia (EE)Mexico (MX)
South Africa (ZA)Note the following: The list of brand names is continuously updated, and thus does not include the total of products circulating worldwide. |
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