Â® (furosemide) is a potent diuretic which, if given in excessive amounts, can lead to a profound diuresis with water and electrolyte depletion. Therefore, careful medical supervision is required and dose and dose schedule must be adjusted to the individual patientâs needs. (See DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION.) DESCRIPTION LASIX Â®
Lubiprostone (Amitiza) is a drug prescribed for the treatment of chronic constipation in adults, and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) in women. Side effects drug interactions, warnings and precautions, and pregnancy safety information should be reviewed prior to taking this medication.
Patient/Family Teaching. 1  Instruct patient to take lubiprostone as directed. 2  Inform patient that dyspnea may occur within 1 hr of first dose; usually resolves within 3 hrs, but may return with repeat doses. 3  Advise patients that lubiprostone may cause diarrhea. 4  May cause dizziness. 5  Advise female patients that a negative pregnancy test should be ...atient/Family Teaching. 1  Instruct patient to take lubiprostone as directed. 2  Inform patient that dyspnea may occur within 1 hr of first dose; usually resolves within 3 hrs, but may return with repeat doses. 3  Advise patients that lubiprostone may cause diarrhea. 4  May cause dizziness. 5  Advise female patients that a negative pregnancy test should be ...