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Tegaserod, a 5‐HT<sub>4</sub> receptor partial agonist, relieves symptoms in irritable bowel syndrome patients with abdominal pain, bloating and constipation

Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics · 2001 · Vol. 15(10) · pp. 1655–1666
S. Müller‐LissnerI. FumagalliKarna Dev BardhanFábio PaceE. PecherBrigitte NaultP. Rüegg

Abstract

Based upon the results of this study, tegaserod offers rapid and sustained relief of the abdominal pain and constipation associated with irritable bowel syndrome. Tegaserod is also well tolerated.

Gastrointestinal motility and disordersDiet and metabolism studiesComplementary and Alternative Medicine StudiesTegaserodMedicineIrritable bowel syndromeBloatingConstipationPlaceboAbdominal painInternal medicineGastroenterologyPartial agonist

MeSH terms

AdultColonic Diseases, FunctionalConstipationDose-Response Relationship, DrugFemaleHumansIndolesMaleMiddle AgedSurveys and QuestionnairesReceptors, SerotoninAbdominal PainTreatment OutcomeSerotonin Receptor AgonistsReceptors, Serotonin, 5-HT4

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  • Novartis Pharma
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Impact of irritable bowel syndrome on quality of life
Digestive Diseases and Sciences · 1996 · 295 citations
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