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EspañolLotronex overview
BRAND NAMES:
Lotronex
Generic Names:
Alosetron Hcl
Uses:
Treats irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
Therapeutic Classes:
Antidiarrheal, Gastrointestinal Agent
Forms:
Tablet
How it’s taken:
By mouth
What is Lotronex used for?
Lotronex is prescribed to women with severe irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) with diarrhoea. Lotronex control bowel movements in women whose IBS symptoms have lasted 6 months or longer and have not been helped enough by other treatments.
What form(s) does Lotronex come in
Tablet
What are common Lotronex doses?
Tablet 0.5MG
Tablet 1MG
Common Lotronex prescriptions
Lotronex
0.5mg tabletLotronex
1mg tablet
How to take Lotronex
Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.
This medicine should come with a Medication Guide. Ask your pharmacist for a copy if you do not have one.
Missed dose: Skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.
Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.
This medicine should come with a Medication Guide. Ask your pharmacist for a copy if you do not have one.
Missed dose: Skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.
Lotronex contraindications
This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to alosetron, or if you have constipation, a bowel disease (such as a blockage, colitis, Crohn disease, or diverticulitis), or a history of blood clots.
Lotronex warnings
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have liver disease or other stomach or bowel problems.
This medicine may cause the following problems:Severe constipationIschemic colitis
Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if they get worse.
Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
Lotronex interactions
Do not use alosetron if you are also using fluvoxamine.
Some medicines can affect how alosetron works. Tell your doctor if you are using any of the following: CimetidineMedicine to treat an infection (including clarithromycin, itraconazole, ketoconazole, telithromycin, voriconazole, or a quinolone antibiotic)Protease inhibitor medicine to treat HIV infection
Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if they get worse.
Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
Lotronex side effects
Serious Side Effects
Red or black stools
Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
Constipation
New or worsening stomach pain or cramps