Lubiprostone per la stitichezza

About lubiprostone

Costipazione negli adulti is a common problem. It means either going to the toilet less often than usual to empty the bowels, or passing hard or painful stools when you do go. It can be caused by not eating enough fibre or not drinking enough fluids, or a lack of exercise or movement (such as being ill in bed). It can also be a side-effect of certain medicines (such as some painkillers), or related to an underlying medical condition. In many cases, the cause is not clear.

Lubiprostone helps to increase secretion of fluid into the bowel. This increases the movement of the bowels, making stools easier to pass. It is helpful for people for whom constipation remains a problem despite recommended changes to lifestyle or diet.

Before taking lubiprostone

Some medicines are not suitable for people with certain conditions, and sometimes a medicine may only be used if extra care is taken. For these reasons, before you start taking lubiprostone it is important that your doctor knows:

• Se sei incinta o stai allattando.

• Se sei così stitico da pensare di avere un blocco.

• Se hai problemi con il funzionamento del tuo fegato.

• If you have low blood pressure (hypotension).

• Se hai mai avuto una reazione allergica a un medicinale.

• Se stai assumendo altri medicinali. Questo include qualsiasi medicinale che stai assumendo e che è disponibile per l'acquisto senza prescrizione medica, così come i medicinali a base di erbe e complementari.

How to take lubiprostone

• Before you start the treatment, read the manufacturer's printed information leaflet from inside the pack. It will give you more information about lubiprostone and a full list of the side-effects which you may experience from taking it.

• Take lubiprostone exactly as your doctor tells you to. The usual dose is one capsule twice daily. A course of treatment lasts for two to four weeks. Swallow the capsule with a drink of water after a meal, or with a snack. The ideal times to take the capsules are after breakfast and after supper.

• If you forget to take a dose, leave out the missed dose and take your next dose when it is due. Do not take two doses together to make up for a forgotten dose.

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• Remember to keep any regular appointments with your doctor. This is so your doctor can check on your progress.

• If you have been taking lubiprostone for two weeks and have not noticed any improvement in your symptoms, let your doctor know.

• Una dieta sana ricca di fibre (pane e cereali integrali, crusca, frutta e verdure a foglia verde), accompagnata da diversi bicchieri d'acqua ogni giorno e esercizio fisico quotidiano, è importante per mantenere una funzione intestinale sana.

Can lubiprostone cause problems?

Along with their useful effects, most medicines can cause unwanted side-effects although not everyone experiences them. The table below contains some of the most common ones associated with lubiprostone. You will find a full list in the manufacturer's information leaflet supplied with your medicine. The unwanted effects often improve as your body adjusts to the new medicine, but speak with your doctor or pharmacist if any of the following continue or become troublesome.

Se si verificano altri sintomi che ritieni possano essere dovuti alle capsule, parla con il tuo medico o farmacista per ulteriori consigli.

How to store lubiprostone

• Tenere tutti i medicinali fuori dalla portata e dalla vista dei bambini.

• Store in a cool, dry place, away from direct heat and light. The capsules can absorb moisture from the air so it is important to keep them in their original container to keep them dry. Do not keep the capsules for longer than four weeks after the container is first opened.

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