US FDA Reviews IBS-C Candidates Both New (Tenapanor) And Old (Tegaserod)
Executive Summary
Ardelyx touts tenapanor's novel mechanism, favorable safety profile; advisory committee announcement reveals US Worldmeds’ bid to revive Novartis’ withdrawn Zelnorm.
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