lubiprostone
lubiprostone is listed in the FDA National Drug Code directory with 25 NDC codes, marketed under brand names including Amitiza, Lubiprostone. Available dosage forms: capsule, gelatin coated, capsule.
Drug Details
- Generic Name
- lubiprostone
- Brand Names
- Amitiza, Lubiprostone
- Application Number
- NDA021908
- Sponsor
- SpecGx LLC
- NDC Codes
- 25
- Dosage Forms
- CAPSULE, GELATIN COATED, CAPSULE
- Routes
- ORAL
- Active Ingredients
- LUBIPROSTONE
Indications and Usage
1. INDICATIONS AND USAGE Lubiprostone capsules is a chloride channel activator indicated for the treatment of: chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC) in adults. (1.1) opioid-induced constipation (OIC) in adult patients with chronic, non-cancer pain, including patients with chronic pain related to prior cancer or its treatment who do not require frequent (e.g., weekly) opioid dosage escalation. (1.2) o Limitations of Use: Effectiveness of lubiprostone capsules in the treatment of OIC in patients taking diphenylheptane opioids (e.g., methadone) has not been established. (1.2, 7.1) irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C) in women ≥18 years old. (1.3) 1.1 Chronic Idiopathic Constipation in Adults Lubiprostone capsules are indicated for the treatment of chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC) in adults. 1.2 Opioid-Induced Constipation in Adult Patients with Chronic Non-Cancer Pain Lubiprostone capsules are indicated for the treatment of opioid-induced constipation (OIC) in adult patients with chronic non-cancer pain, including patients with chronic pain related to prior cancer or its treatment who do not require frequent (e.g., weekly) opioid dosage escalation. Limitations of Use: Effectiveness of lubiprostone capsules in the treatment of opioid-induced constipation in patients taking diphenylheptane opioids (e.g., methadone) has not been established. [see Clinical Studies (14.2)] 1.3 Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Constipation Lubiprostone capsules are indicated for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C) in women at least 18 years old.