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General Information
Motegrity (prucalopride) is a serotonin-4 (5-HT4) receptor agonist.
Motegrity is specifically indicated for the treatment of chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC) in adults.
Motegrity is supplied as a tablet for oral administration. The recommended dose is as follows:
Adults: 2 mg once daily
Patients with severe renal impairment (creatinine clearance (CrCL) less than 30 mL/min): 1 mg once daily
Mechanism of Action
Motegrity (prucalopride) is a selective serotonin type 4 (5-HT4) receptor agonist, a gastrointestinal (GI) prokinetic agent that stimulates colonic peristalsis (high-amplitude propagating contractions [HAPCs]), which increases bowel motility.
Side Effects
Adverse effects associated with the use of Motegrity may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- headache
- abdominal pain
- nausea
- diarrhea
- abdominal distension
- dizziness
- vomiting
- flatulence
- fatigue
Clinical Trial Results
The FDA approval of Motegrity was based on six double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized, multicenter clinical studies lasting 12 weeks (studies 1-5) or 24 weeks (study 6) conducted in 2,484 adults. During studies, significantly more patients taking Motegrity achieved the primary endpoint (an average of ≥3 complete spontaneous bowel movements [CSBMs] per week over 12 weeks, considered normalization of BM frequency) than those in the placebo group (19-38% Motegrity ≤2 mg vs. 10-20% placebo) across five of six trials. A rapid response was seen with Motegrity as early as week 1, with improvements maintained throughout 12 weeks of treatment.
Approval Date: 2018-12-01
Company Name: Takeda