Description
Description
This page contains brief details about the drug prucalopride, it’s indication, dosage & administaration, mechanism of action, related brands with strength, warnings and common side effects.
Date of Approval
Prucalopride is a stimulant purgative drug developed by the U.S. Food And Drug Administration and initially approved in 2018 for treating chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC).
Mechanism of Action of Prucalopride
Prucalopride works by targeting specific serotonin receptors in the digestive system, which helps to stimulate bowel movements and improve the motility of the intestines. By enhancing intestinal contractions, this drug facilitates the movement of stool through the digestive tract, thereby relieving constipation.
Uses of Prucalopride
Prucalopride is used to treat chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC) in adults. Chronic idiopathic constipation is a medical condition caused by infrequent bowel movements and difficulty passing stool, which persists over an extended period without an identifiable underlying cause.
Prucalopride Dosage available
Take the Prucalopride as advised by your physician. Do not crush, chew, or open the medicine. Your physician will decide the correct dosage and duration based on age, body weight, and disease condition. Only stop taking the tablet if your doctor advises you to stop.
