What is Relistor : Uses, Warnings & Interactions

Updated Jan 13, 2021  •  Published Dec 30, 2020

Relistor overview

BRAND NAMES:

  • Relistor, Relistor

Generic Names:

  • Relistor

Uses:

  • Treats constipation caused by narcotic pain medicines., Treats constipation caused by narcotic pain medicines.

Therapeutic Classes:

  • Gastrointestinal Agent, Gastrointestinal Agent

Forms:

  • Tablet, Injectable

How it’s taken:

  • By injection, By mouth

What form(s) does Relistor come in

  • Tablet

  • Injectable

What are common Relistor doses?

  • Tablet 150MG

  • Syringe 7ML of 8MG/0.4ML

  • Syringe 0.60000002384185791ML of 12MG/0.6ML

  • Vial 0.60000002384185791ML of 12MG/0.6ML

Common Relistor prescriptions

  • Relistor
    0.6ml of 12mg/0.6ml syringe

  • Relistor
    7ml of 8mg/0.4ml syringe

  • Relistor
    150mg tablet

  • Relistor
    0.6ml of 12mg/0.6ml vial

How to take Relistor

  • Injection routeYour doctor will prescribe your exact dose and tell you how often it should be given. This medicine is given as a shot under your skin.

  • This medicine should come with a Medication Guide. Ask your pharmacist for a copy if you do not have one.

  • Injection routeYou may be taught how to give your medicine at home. Make sure you understand all instructions before giving yourself an injection. Do not use more medicine or use it more often than your doctor tells you to.

  • Injection routeYou will be shown the body areas where this shot can be given. Use a different body area each time you give yourself a shot. Keep track of where you give each shot to make sure you rotate body areas.

  • Injection routeUse a new needle and syringe each time you inject your medicine.

  • Stop using this medicine if you stop taking narcotic pain medicines.

  • Missed dose: Injection routeCall your doctor or pharmacist for instructions.

  • Injection routeIf you store this medicine at home, keep it at room temperature, away from heat and direct light. Do not freeze.

  • Missed dose: Injection routeCall your doctor or pharmacist for instructions.

  • Injection routeYour doctor will prescribe your exact dose and tell you how often it should be given. This medicine is given as a shot under your skin.

  • Injection routeYou will be shown the body areas where this shot can be given. Use a different body area each time you give yourself a shot. Keep track of where you give each shot to make sure you rotate body areas.

  • Injection routeYou may be taught how to give your medicine at home. Make sure you understand all instructions before giving yourself an injection. Do not use more medicine or use it more often than your doctor tells you to.

  • Stop using this medicine if you stop taking narcotic pain medicines.

  • Injection routeUse a new needle and syringe each time you inject your medicine.

  • This medicine should come with a Medication Guide. Ask your pharmacist for a copy if you do not have one.

  • Injection routeIf you store this medicine at home, keep it at room temperature, away from heat and direct light. Do not freeze.

  • Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.

  • Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

  • Take this medicine with water on an empty stomach at least 30 minutes before the first meal of the day.

  • This medicine should come with a Medication Guide. Ask your pharmacist for a copy if you do not have one.

  • 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 this medicine with water on an empty stomach at least 30 minutes before the first meal of the day.

  • Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.

  • Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

  • This medicine should come with a Medication Guide. Ask your pharmacist for a copy if you do not have one.

Relistor contraindications

  • This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to methylnaltrexone, or if you have a stomach or bowel blockage.

  • This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to methylnaltrexone, or if you have a stomach or bowel blockage.

Relistor warnings

  • Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

  • Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease or stomach or bowel problems (such as Crohn disease, Ogilvie syndrome, diverticulitis, or cancer).

  • This medicine may cause a tear in your stomach or bowels.

  • Stop taking other laxatives before you start treatment with this medicine.

  • Injection routeThrow away used needles in a hard, closed container that the needles cannot poke through. Keep this container away from children and pets.

  • Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

  • This medicine may cause a tear in your stomach or bowels.

  • Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, or stomach or bowel problems (such as Crohn disease, Ogilvie syndrome, diverticulitis, or cancer).

Relistor interactions

  • Stop taking other laxatives before you start treatment with this medicine.

  • Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease or stomach or bowel problems (such as Crohn disease, Ogilvie syndrome, diverticulitis, or cancer).

  • This medicine may cause a tear in your stomach or bowels.

  • Stop taking other laxatives before you start treatment with this medicine.

  • Injection routeThrow away used needles in a hard, closed container that the needles cannot poke through. Keep this container away from children and pets.

  • Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

Relistor side effects

Serious Side Effects

  • Chills, increased sweating, anxiety, irritability, yawning

  • Severe stomach pain

  • Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing

  • Severe diarrhea

  • Severe diarrhea

  • Severe abdominal pain

  • Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing

  • Chills, diarrhea, increased sweating, stomach pain, anxiety, irritability, yawning

Less Serious Side Effects

  • Nausea, gas

  • Dizziness