Ibsrela

Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Treatment

4 Active Studies for Ibsrela

Treatment for

Irritable Bowel Syndrome

What is Ibsrela

TenapanorThe Generic name of this drug

Treatment SummaryTenapanor is a new medication used to treat constipation-predominant irritable bowel syndrome (IBS-C). It was designed and developed in 2012 and approved by the FDA in 2019. It works by blocking the activity of the sodium/hydrogen exchanger isoform 3 (NHE3) transporter. This medication is the only one of its kind and provides a new option for treating IBS-C.

Ibsrelais the brand name

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Ibsrela Overview & Background

Brand Name

Generic Name

First FDA Approval

How many FDA approvals?

Ibsrela

Tenapanor

2019

Effectiveness

How Ibsrela Affects PatientsTenapanor stops your body from absorbing sodium, which leads to an increase in water in your intestines. This reduces the time it takes for food to move through and makes stools softer.

How Ibsrela works in the bodyTenapanor is a medicine that stops a protein in the gut from working properly. This protein helps to balance salt and water levels in the gut. By blocking this protein, Tenapanor causes salt and water to be retained in the intestine. This leads to softer stool. Tenapanor might also help to reduce the amount of phosphorus absorbed from food, but it is not yet known how it does this.

When to interrupt dosage

The proposed amount of Ibsrela is dependent on the diagnosed condition. The dosage fluctuates as per the mode of delivery featured in the table beneath.

Condition

Dosage

Administration

Irritable Bowel Syndrome

, 53.2 mg, 50.0 mg

Tablet - Oral, , Tablet, Oral

Warnings

Ibsrela Contraindications

Condition

Risk Level

Notes

Mechanical Intestinal Obstruction

Do Not Combine

Pulse Frequency

Do Not Combine

There are 4 known major drug interactions with Ibsrela.

Common Ibsrela Drug Interactions

Drug Name

Risk Level

Description

Asunaprevir

Moderate

The serum concentration of Asunaprevir can be decreased when it is combined with Tenapanor.

Atorvastatin

Moderate

The serum concentration of Atorvastatin can be decreased when it is combined with Tenapanor.

Fexofenadine

Moderate

The serum concentration of Fexofenadine can be decreased when it is combined with Tenapanor.

Pitavastatin

Moderate

The serum concentration of Pitavastatin can be decreased when it is combined with Tenapanor.

Ibsrela Toxicity & Overdose RiskIf a person overdoses on tenapanor, they may experience diarrhea and dehydration. There is no known antidote or treatment for an overdose of tenapanor.

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Ibsrela Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Ibsrela?

A quartet of active trials are assessing the potential of Ibsrela for addressing Constipation-predominant Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS-C).

Condition

Clinical Trials

Trial Phases

Irritable Bowel Syndrome

4 Actively Recruiting

Phase 3, Phase 2

Ibsrela Reviews: What are patients saying about Ibsrela?

5Patient Review

4/19/2022

Ibsrela for Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Constipation

This treatment is highly effective.

5Patient Review

5/12/2022

Ibsrela for Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Constipation

This treatment really helped with my pain and bloating. I also saw an improvement in my bowel movements; they became much more regular.

3Patient Review

11/6/2022

Ibsrela for Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Constipation

The first time I took this, it was great. But the second and third time, not so much. It felt like there was a brick in my stomach; I literally had stool stuck in my rectum. So back to square one

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Patient Q&A Section about ibsrela

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Is Ibsrela available?

"Ibsrela is designed to treat irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C) in adults. The medication comes in the form of 50mg tablets which are packaged in 60-count bottles."

Answered by AI

Is Ibsrela available in the US?

"Ardelyx is a pharmaceutical company whose first approved product, IBSRELA (tenapanor), is available in the United States."

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What is Ibsrela used for?

"Ibsrela (tenapanor) is medication used to treat a condition called irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C) in adults. It can help with stomach pain and make it easier to pass stools, but it can cause diarrhea in some people."

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Is Ibsrela FDA approved?

"The FDA has approved a new drug, tenapanor, for the treatment of constipation predominant IBS (IBS-C). The drug works by inhibiting the sodium hydrogen exchanger 3 (NHE3) in the gut, which should help to relieve constipation symptoms."

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