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Chloride channel activators

What are Chloride channel activators?

Chloride channel activator agent is a locally acting agent that activates chloride channels in the intestine and increases secretion of intestinal fluid that helps in passing of the stool. It is used to treat chronic constipation especially in patients who have little or no benefit from stool softeners or laxatives.

List of Chloride channel activators

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Drug Name Avg. Rating Reviews
Amitiza (Pro)
Generic name: lubiprostone
5.6
 270 reviews
For ratings, users were asked how effective they found the medicine while considering positive/adverse effects and ease of use (1 = not effective, 10 = most effective).

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Medical conditions treated or associated with chloride channel activators:

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