Eluxadoline
Generic name: eluxadoline [ EL-ux-AD-oh-leen ]
Brand name: Viberzi
Dosage form: oral tablet (100 mg; 75 mg)
Drug class:Peripheral opioid receptor mixed agonists / antagonists
What is eluxadoline?
Eluxadoline is used to treat irritable bowel syndrome when the main symptom is diarrhea.
Eluxadoline may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
You should not use eluxadoline if you have a pancreas disorder, severe liver disease, alcoholism, a blockage in your intestines, a gallbladder disorder, or if your gallbladder has been removed.
Eluxadoline may cause pancreatitis or constipation, which could be severe or lead to hospitalization. Call your doctor at once if you have severe or ongoing constipation, severe pain in your upper stomach spreading to your back (with or without nausea and vomiting).
Before taking this medicine
You should not use eluxadoline if you are allergic to it, or if you have:
severe constipation or a blockage in your intestines;
a history of gallbladder obstruction, or if your gallbladder has been removed;
digestive problems caused by a muscle valve called the sphincter of Oddi (SFINK-ter of OD-dee);
severe liver disease;
a pancreas disorder; or
a habit of drinking more than 3 alcoholic beverages per day.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
liver disease; or
kidney disease (or if you are on dialysis).
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Eluxadoline is not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old.
How should I take eluxadoline?
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose. Use the medicine exactly as directed.
Eluxadoline may be habit-forming. Misuse can cause addiction, overdose, or death. Selling or giving away eluxadoline is against the law.
Take with food.
Eluxadoline may cause pancreatitis or constipation, which could be severe or lead to hospitalization. Call your doctor at once if you have severe or ongoing constipation, severe pain in your upper stomach spreading to your back (with or without nausea and vomit...
