Zelnorm (tegaserod) will be used more for chronic constipation
October 2004
Zelnorm (tegaserod) will be used more for chronic constipation.
This makes sense. Zelnorm stimulates GI motility.
It was initially approved for irritable bowel syndrome in women who primarily have constipation.
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