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Prucalopride - Constipation

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Status 1

Green
Formulations :
  • Tablets
Formulary Status :
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
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Guidelines
NICE
SPC
Restrictions / Comments :
Important
Only after a trial of at least 2 other classes of laxative at the highest recommended, tolerated doses. Consider stopping after 4 weeks if not effective.

Documentation

NICE Technology Appraisal
NICE TA211 - Prucalopride for the treatment of chronic constipation in women

PAD Profile

ChemicalSubstance :
Prucalopride
Indication :
Constipation
Group Name :
Keywords :
NICE
Brand Names Include :
Resolor
Important Information :
Latest Additions Date From :
Latest Additions Date To :
Guidelines :
Constipation
Supporting Documents :
1

Committee Recommendations (2)

03 Jul 24 - Surrey Heartlands Integrated Care System Area Prescribing Committee (APC)

The Surrey Heartlands APC have adopted the CKS principles for the management of constipation in adults.

Management | Constipation | CKS | NICE

The CKS guidance covers the management of constipation in adults (including pregnant women and those who are breastfeeding), for short-duration and chronic constipation, and faecal loading and/or impaction.

Refer to the formulary for Traffic Light status / place in therapy of locally agreed treatment options.

02 Oct 19 - Surrey Heartlands Integrated Care System Area Prescribing Committee (APC)

Treatment with prucalopride (October 2019 review)

1. Patient should have been treated with at least 2 laxatives from different classes, at the highest tolerated recommended doses for at least 6 months, and these treatments have failed to provide adequate relief and invasive treatment for constipation is being considered.

2. If treatment is not effective after 4 weeks then consider stopping treatment.

Other Indications

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Other Drugs

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