This study demonstrates that tegaserod can be administered in crushed tablet form in various media. Apple juice appears to be the best vehicle for crushed tegaserod tablets. The drug was stable in ...

Common alternatives to Linzess include plecanatide (Trulance), lubiprostone (Amitiza), tegaserod (Zelnorm), and others. Depending on the alternative, it may work differently than Linzess.

The drug Zelnorm (tegaserod) was previously approved for adult women with IBS-C who are under 65 years of age and are at low risk for a heart attack. In 2007, Zelnorm was voluntarily withdrawn ...

Prucalopride shouldn’t be used by people with bowel obstructions or inflammatory bowel disease. The drug Zelnorm (tegaserod) was previously approved for adult women with IBS-C who are under 65 years ...

A diet low in fat and fiber, taken in small, frequent meals, has been advocated, although different diets have not been rigorously compared in patients with gastroparesis. Nutrient liquids might ...

Background: Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) is a condition characterized by an abnormal increase in bacterial population in the small intestine, leading to symptoms such as bloating, ...