constipation

Lactitol (Lactit) is a agent that acts on the gastrointestinal tract.

Mizagliflozin is an orally active, selective SGLT1 inhibitor with a Ki value of 27 nM for human SGLT1. Mizagliflozin is 303 times more selective for SGLT1 than for SGLT2. Mizagliflozin is an anti-diabetic drug that can improve postprandial blood sugar fluctuations and may have the potential to improve chronic constipation.

Pradigastat (LCQ-908) is an orally active, potent and selective diacylglycerol acyltransferase 1 (DGAT1) inhibitor for the treatment of constipation, which may be used in the study of obesity and diabetes.

Elobixibat (A 3309) is an inhibitor of the ileal bile acid transporter (IC50: 0.13 nM, 0.53 nM, and 5.8 nM for mouse, human, and canine IBAT). Elobixibat can be used in studies about chronic idiopathic constipation.

Minesapride, a novel 5-hydroxytryptamine 4 (5-HT4) receptor partial agonist, is a potential gastrointestinal prokinetic agent for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome with constipation.

Renzapride (BRL 24924) is a mixed 5-hydroxytryptamine type 4 (5-HT4) agonist and 5-HT3 receptor antagonist.Renzapride can be used in the study of constipation-predominant irritable bowel syndrome (C-IBS).

Oxodipine, a dihydropyridine-type calcium antagonist, inhibited KCl-induced aortic contraction in rabbits and reduced cardiac force in less potent rat ventricular test-paper contractions. In rat cultured neonatal ventricular myocytes, Oxodipine reduced L-type Ca currents (I) with an IC of 0.24 μM, and against T-type Ca currents (I) with an IC of 0.41 μM. Oxodipine causes constipation in mice and gingival hyperplasia in dogs.

Oxeladin citrate is a highly potent and effective cough suppressant, which can treat all types of cough of various etiologies. It is not related to opium or its derivatives, so treatment with oxeladin is no risk of addiction. And it has none of the side effects (such as hypnosis, respiratory depression, tolerance, constipation and analgesia) which are present when common antitussives. It can used at every age, as well as in patients with heart disease, since it is high level of safety and a great selectivity to act on the bulbar centre of cough.

Casanthranol, a concentrated mixture of anthranol glycosides from the dried bark of Rhamnus p. (cascara sagrada), is a stimulant laxative used to alleviate constipation and other medical conditions by increasing muscle contractions in the intestinal wall to facilitate bowel movements.

Clidinium bromide (Ro 2-3773) , a synthetic anticholinergic agent, has been shown in experimental and clinical researchers to have a pronounced antisecretory and antispasmodic effect on the gastrointestinal tract. It can inhibit muscarinic actions of acetylcholine at postganglionic parasympathetic neuroeffector sites. It is used for the treatment of peptic ulcer disease and also to help relieve cramps or stomach spasms or abdominal due to colicky abdominal diverticulitis, pain, and irritable bowel syndrome.

Docusate sodium (Aerosol OT) is an orally available, over-the-counter laxative and stool softener used to treat or prevent constipation. Docusate has not been linked to serum enzyme elevations during therapy or to clinically apparent liver injury with jaundice.

Bisacodyl (Fenilaxan) is a diphenylmethane stimulant laxative used for the treatment of constipation and for bowel evacuation.

Anthraquinone (Anthradione)s are the main active constituents in herbs often used to relieve constipation.

Tegaserod maleate (SDZ-HTF-919) is a 5-HT4 agonist manufactured by Novartis for managing irritable bowel syndrome and constipation. It was the only drug approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration for relieving abdominal discomfort, bloating, and constipation associated with irritable bowel syndrome. On March 30, 2007, the FDA requested that Novartis withdraw Zelnorm from the market due to alleged increased risks of heart attack or stroke associated with its use.

Methylnaltrexone bromide (MOA-728) is one of the newer agents of peripherally-acting μ-opioid antagonists. Methylnaltrexone bromide acts to reverse some of the side effects of opioid drugs such as constipation without affecting analgesia or precipitating withdrawals.

Lactitol monohydrate (D-Lactitol monohydrate), a disaccharide analog of lactulose, is widely used for treating constipation and hepatic encephalopathy.

Lactulose (Lactulosum) , a synthetic disaccharide , is used in the treatment of constipation and hepatic encephalopathy.

Linaclotide, developed for the treatment of constipation-predominant irritable bowel syndrome (IBS-C) and chronic constipation, is a potent and selective guanylate cyclase C agonist.

Linaclotide acetate is used as an oral guanylate cyclase C agonist linaclotide; 14 amino acid peptide for the potential treatment of constipation-predominant irritable bowel syndrome and chronic idiopathic constipation.

Alvimopan monohydrate is a mu-opioid receptor antagonist that intended for the treatment of constipation in patients who take opiates for pain.

S1647 is a dual inhibitor targeting both ASBT and SOAT. It is utilized in research focused on intrahepatic cholestasis, cholestatic pruritus, and constipation.

YM-31636 (free base) is an orally active, potent, and selective agonist of the 5-HT3 receptor with a pKi value of 9.67. This compound induces contraction in isolated guinea pig distal colon and provokes tachycardia in isolated guinea pig right atrium, demonstrating a relative intrinsic activity of about 0.23. YM-31636 (free base) holds potential for research in constipation management.

Sodium picofosfate is a contact irritant laxative primarily used to alleviate constipation or prepare the colon for a colonoscopy or surgery.

TD-2749 is a selective 5-HT4 agonist discovered by Theravance through multivalent compound design as part of a compound discovery project aimed at finding new treatments for gastrointestinal motility disorders. It is primarily used to treat chronic constipation, constipation-predominant irritable bowel syndrome (C-IBS), opioid-induced constipation, functional dyspepsia, and diabetic gastroparesis.