Tag: Intestinal failure

Medications known as glucagon-like peptide-2 (GLP-2) analogues have enabled some patients with Short Bowel Syndrome (SBS) to significantly reduce their dependence on intravenous nutrition, with one study showing a 92% rate of reaching enteral autonomy in a monitored setting. This class of drugs mimics a natural gut hormone to promote intestinal healing and improve absorption.

According to the Specialist Pharmacy Service (SPS), St Marks fluid is a specially formulated, potassium-free oral rehydration solution (ORS) that is not commercially available and must be prepared at home. This unique glucose-electrolyte mixture is primarily used for patients with gastrointestinal conditions, such as short bowel syndrome, who have a high stoma or fistula output and are at risk of dehydration.

In clinical trials, teduglutide was shown to significantly reduce dependence on parenteral support (IV nutrition and hydration) in patients with Short Bowel Syndrome (SBS). So, **what is a teduglutide injection used for**? It is prescribed to enhance intestinal absorption in individuals with SBS who require intravenous support.