Linaclotide

Excerpt

Linaclotide is a medication used to manage and treat constipation associated with functional gastrointestinal disorders. It is in the guanylate cyclase-C receptors agonist class of drugs. This activity describes the indications, mechanism of action, contraindications, adverse event profile, and other key factors (e.g., dosing, pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, counseling of patients) pertinent for members of the interprofessional team in the management of patients suffering from irritable bowel syndrome with predominant constipation and chronic idiopathic syndrome.