Constipation Teaching 2421
Trulance (plecanatide) is used to treat chronic idiopathic constipation or irritable bowel syndrome with constipation. Trulance works by activating certain substances within your intestines that help increase fluid secretion and muscle movement. Trulance also causes changes in the consistency of your stools.
Reviewed April 2019
Reviewed for general reference only. Adapt to your patient, agency policy, and scope of practice.
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