Tenapanor

(Ibsrela®)

Tenapanor

Drug updated on 9/4/2024

Dosage FormTablet (oral; 50 mg)
Drug ClassSodium/hydrogen exchanger 3 (NHE3) inhibitors
Ongoing and
Completed Studies
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Indication

  • Indicated for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C) in adults.

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Summary
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  • Ibsrela (tenapanor) is indicated for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C) in adults.
  • This summary is based on the review of three systematic review(s)/meta-analysis(es). [1-3]
  • Tenapanor significantly reduced serum phosphorus levels in hemodialysis patients with hyperphosphatemia by a mean difference of 1.79 mg/dl compared to placebo.
  • Tenapanor was superior to placebo for improving abdominal bloating in IBS-C patients, but indirect comparisons revealed no significant differences in efficacy when compared to other drugs like Linaclotide, Lubiprostone, and Tegaserod.
  • Specific comparative efficacy data for Tenapanor in treating chronic idiopathic constipation were not detailed, though it was included in the network meta-analysis.
  • Diarrhea, gastrointestinal adverse events (AEs), and drug-related AEs were more severe in patients treated with tenapanor compared to placebo.
  • The safety profile of tenapanor was not specifically detailed in two of the reviewed studies.
  • There is no population types or subgroups information available in the reviewed studies.