Zelnorm used for other GI motility problems

July 2003

Most people think Zelnorm is just for irritable bowel syndrome, but you'll see Zelnorm used for other GI motility problems...chronic constipation, gastroparesis, GERD.

Zelnorm (tegaserod) is a 5-HT4 serotonin partial agonist. It STIMULATES bowel motility.

Zelnorm is only approved for CONSTIPATION-predominant irritable bowel syndrome...and only for women.

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