Certain types of medications can also affect the amount of urine eliminated. The urinary system removes a type of waste called urea from your blood. Urea is produced when foods containing protein, such as meat, poultry, and certain vegetables, are broken down in the body.he organs, tubes, muscles, and nerves that work together to create, store, and carry urine are the urinary system. The urinary system includes two kidneys, two ureters, the bladder, two sphincter muscles, and the urethra.
Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects. Tell your doctor right away if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur: severe diarrhea, swelling of arms/legs, mental/mood changes. Lubiprostone may rarely cause trouble breathing and chest tightness within 30 to 60 minutes after the first dose.
Uses of This Medicine. Lubiprostone is used to treat chronic constipation in adults. It is also used to treat constipation caused by opioid (narcotic) medicines in adults with chronic, non-cancer pain.ses of This Medicine. Lubiprostone is used to treat chronic constipation in adults. It is also used to treat constipation caused by opioid (narcotic) medicines in adults with chronic, non-cancer pain.