Regulatory insights into nanomedicine and gene vaccine innovation: safety assessment, challenges, and regulatory perspectives
Guanylate Cyclase-C Agonists Examples: Linaclotide, Plecanatide Mechanism: cGMP activates CFTR channels intestinal fluid secretion accelerate transit Uses: Chronic constipation, IBS-C Adverse Effects: Diarrhea, abdominal pain Bulk-forming safest, long-term use Osmotic acute or hepatic encephalopathy (lactulose) Stimulants short-term only Stool softeners post-surgery, hemorrhoids Lubricants avoid long-term Chloride channel activators & GC-C agonists newer agents for chronic constipation Mnemonic for Laxatives: BOSS-LC B Bulk-forming O Osmotic S Stimulant S Stool softeners L Lubricant C Chloride channel activators / cGMP agonists To view or add a comment, sign in Sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO) is a systemic alkalinizing agent used to correct metabolic acidosis and as a source of bicarbonate ions in various clinical situations
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Overweight patients with a BMI of 27 or higher can also qualify for the treatment, provided they have at least one weight-related health condition