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Constipation
Summary
Description:
Infrequent or difficult evacuation of FECES. These symptoms are associated with a variety of causes, including low DIETARY FIBER intake, emotional or nervous disturbances, systemic and structural disorders, drug-induced aggravation, and infections.
Also Known As:
Colonic Inertia; Dyschezia
Networked: 5162
relevant articles (604 outcomes,
774 trials/studies)
for this Disease
Key Drugs and Agents for Constipation
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Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to treatments:
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tegaserod (Zelnorm)
:
44 outcomes 37 studies in 144 results
:
FDA 2
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Polyethylene Glycols (Polyethylene Glycol)
:
42 outcomes 38 studies in 166 results
:
FDA 36
Generic
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prucalopride
:
37 outcomes 32 studies in 91 results
: IBA
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lubiprostone
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28 outcomes 27 studies in 110 results
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FDA 1
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Lactulose (Duphalac)
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23 outcomes 32 studies in 115 results
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FDA 31
Generic
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methylnaltrexone
:
22 outcomes 20 studies in 99 results
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FDA 1
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linaclotide
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17 outcomes 22 studies in 85 results
: IBA
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Naloxone (Narcan)
:
16 outcomes 19 studies in 65 results
:
FDA 60
Generic
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Cisapride (Propulsid)
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15 outcomes 13 studies in 59 results
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FDA 2
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Morphine (MS Contin)
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14 outcomes 20 studies in 165 results
:
FDA 37
Generic
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Diseases Related to Constipation
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome (Syndrome, Irritable Bowel)
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Pain (Aches)
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Nausea
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Abdominal Pain (Pain, Abdominal)
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Vomiting
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Key Therapies for Constipation
Efficacy Chart >>
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Psychology Biofeedback (Biofeedback)
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51 outcomes 45 studies in 181 results
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Enema (Enemas)
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27 outcomes 22 studies in 267 results
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Colectomy
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15 outcomes 26 studies in 213 results
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Massage (Reflexology)
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14 outcomes 22 studies in 38 results
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Aftercare (After-Treatment)
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13 outcomes 5 studies in 58 results
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