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Lubiprostone is ?

A
New anticholinergic antidiarrhoeal
B
Serotonin agonist
C
New drug to treat peptic ulcer
D
To treat irritable bowel syndrome
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. is 'd' i.e., To treat irritable bowel syndrome Lubiprostone is a PG analogue (EP4 receptor agonist), developed recently, represents a new strategy in the treatment of constipating-predominant IBS and chronic constipation. It acts by ? Stimulating CI- channel opening in the intestine. Increasing liquid secretion in gut. Decreasing transit time.

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