lubiprostone
noun
lu·bi·pros·tone
ˌlü-bə-ˈpräs-ˌtōn 
: a laxative drug C20H32F2O5 taken orally in the treatment of chronic constipation and irritable bowel syndrome with constipation
Note: Lubiprostone is marketed under the trademark Amitiza.
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“Lubiprostone.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/lubiprostone. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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