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Bowel preparation for colonoscopy
This drug works by inducing bowel movements and emptying the colon of stool and gas.
This drug works by inducing bowel movements and emptying the colon of stool and gas. Used for Preparation for colonoscopy.
At a glance
| Generic name | Bowel preparation for colonoscopy |
|---|---|
| Sponsor | Manuel Hernandez-Guerra, MD |
| Drug class | Laxative |
| Modality | Small molecule |
| Therapeutic area | Gastroenterology |
| Phase | Phase 2 |
Mechanism of action
It does this by stimulating the muscles in the intestines and increasing the amount of water in the stool, making it easier to pass. This process is often used to prepare the colon for a colonoscopy.
Approved indications
- Preparation for colonoscopy
Common side effects
- Diarrhea
- Abdominal cramping
- Nausea
Key clinical trials
- Optimal Bowel Preparation in Geriatric Patients With a Instructional Animation Video Before Colonoscopy (NA)
- Camera Capsule Endoscopy in the Routine Diagnostic Pathway for Colorectal Diseases (NA)
- Clinical Study of PEG Bowel Preparation in Appendectomy Patients
- Efficacy of CAD in Screening Colonoscopy to Reduce the Risk of Advanced Adenoma at 3 Years. (NA)
- Early Videocapsule Endoscopy for Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding (NA)
- Clinical Trial on Bowel Preparation Comparing Mannitol 100g to Plenvu Both in a Same Day Regimen (CLEARWAY) (PHASE3)
- MoviPrep® Versus GoLYTELY® Bowel Preparation in Hospitalized Patients Undergoing Colonoscopy (PHASE4)
- Enhanced Ward Rounds for Bowel Preparation Quality in Hospitalized Patients Undergoing Colonoscopy (NA)
Primary sources
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| Source | Used for |
|---|---|
| ClinicalTrials.gov | Trial enrolment, design, endpoints, results |
Competitive intelligence
For the full competitive landscape — auto-detected comparators, recent regulatory actions across the set, upcoming PDUFA, patent timeline, sponsor landscape:
- Bowel preparation for colonoscopy CI brief — competitive landscape report
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- Manuel Hernandez-Guerra, MD portfolio CI