What is Elobixibat?

Elobixibat (Elobixibat) is a drug used to treat chronic constipation and belongs to the category of bile salt binders. Chronic constipation refers to symptoms such as difficulty in defecation that persists for a long time, reduced bowel movements, and dry and hard stools. This condition can cause discomfort, bloating, and other negative symptoms that affect the patient's quality of life.

Bile salt binders are a class of drugs that help promote bowel movements by interfering with the circulation of bile acids in the intestines. Bile acid is a digestive fluid produced by the liver that helps digest fats in the intestines. The mechanism of action of eloxibat is to form a complex by combining with bile acids to prevent them from being absorbed by the intestines, thereby allowing more bile acids to be excreted from the body, thereby stimulating intestinal peristalsis, increasing the frequency of defecation, and alleviating constipation symptoms.

The use of eloxibate is generally recommended for patients who continue to have symptoms of constipation despite dietary and lifestyle modifications, especially if other treatments have failed. The dosage and frequency of use of the drug will depend on the patient's specific condition, so it is important to follow your doctor's recommendations before use.

However, like all medications, eloxibate may be associated with some side effects. Common side effects include diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea, etc. Therefore, before using eloxibat, patients should consult their doctor in detail. The doctor will evaluate whether the patient is suitable for using this drug based on the patient's medical history, drug allergies, and other medication conditions, and provide correct medication guidance.

EloxibatEloxibat is not currently available in the country, so patients cannot purchase it domestically and need to purchase eloxibat through overseas channels. There are only original drugs of eloxibate available abroad, mainly from Japan, and the price is around 2,200 yuan.