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Plecanatide

Generic Name
Plecanatide
Brand Names
Trulance
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C65H104N18O26S4
CAS Number
467426-54-6
Unique Ingredient Identifier
7IK8Z952OK
Background

Plecanatide is a drug approved in January 2017 by the FDA for the treatment of chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC). It should not be used in children less than six years of age, and should be avoided in patients six years to 18 years of age

Indication

Plecanatide is indicated for the treatment of chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC) and irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C) in adult patients.

Associated Conditions
Irritable Bowel Syndrome With Constipation (IBS-C), Chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC)
Associated Therapies
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