Resotran (REH-zo-tran), a new GI motility agent for chronic constipation

Women will be trying Resotran (REH-zo-tran), a new GI motility agent for chronic constipation.

Think of it as a safer version of cisapride (Prepulsid) or tegaserod (Zelnorm). These were taken off the market due to cardiac toxicity.

Resotran (prucalopride) is more selective for 5-HT4 serotonin receptors in the GI tract that stimulate motility.

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