Article
Chenodeoxycholate in females with irritable bowel syndrome-constipation: a pharmacodynamic and pharmacogenetic analysis.
Gastroenterology - 1 Nov 2010
Rao Archana S, Wong Banny S, Camilleri Michael, Odunsi-Shiyanbade Suwebatu T, McKinzie Sanna, Ryks Michael, Burton Duane, Carlson Paula, Lamsam Jesse, Singh Ravinder, Zinsmeister Alan R
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND & AIMS: Sodium chenodeoxycholate (CDC) accelerates colonic transit in health. Our aim was to examine pharmacodynamics (colonic transit, bowel function) and pharmacogenetics of CDC in constipation-predominant irritable bowel syndrome (IBS-C). METHODS: In a double-blind placebo-controlled study, 36 female patients with IBS-C were randomized to treatment with delayed-release oral formulations of placebo,...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
