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Generic: alosetron
A serotoninergic neuroenteric modulator - It is used to treat irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) in women
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What if I miss a dose?If you miss a dose, skip that dose. Do not take double or extra doses.What may interact with this medicine?Do not take this medicine with any of the following medications:
This medicine may also interact with the following medications:
This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non- prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine. What should I watch for while using this medicine?Constipation is a common and serious side effect of this medicine. Stop taking this medicine and call your health care provider immediately if you become constipated. Only restart this medicine if your constipation has resolved and you and your doctor have agreed to restart treatment. You should not start taking this medicine if you are already constipated or constipated most of the time.Ischemic colitis is a serious and potentially life- threatening condition that has been rarely reported with this medicine. If you experience new or worsening abdominal pain, bloody diarrhea or blood in the stool, immediately stop taking this medicine and contact your doctor or health care professional. This medicine may not work for all women who take it. For women who are helped by this medicine, relief may occur within the first week or within four weeks of starting the drug. If you stop taking this medicine, it is likely that your symptoms will return within one week. You may get drowsy or dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs mental alertness until you know how this medicine affects you. Alcohol can increase drowsiness or dizziness. Avoid alcoholic drinks. |
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