28th February 2025

A 65 year-old-man has been treated for localised prostate cancer. He underwent radical external beam radiotherapy

A 65 year-old-man has been treated for localised prostate cancer. He underwent radical external beam radiotherapy of the prostate alongside Goserelin (Zoladex). He has been diagnosed with acute radiotherapy-induced enteropathy. He is referred to gastroenterology to manage these symptoms after loperamide did not help reduce frequent bowel actions. What is the single most appropriate first-line treatment to manage his symptoms?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.