classified Alosetron Generic Name: Alosetron (a LOE se tron) Brand Name: Lotronex Overview Side Effects Dosage Professional Interactions More Pregnancy Warnings User Reviews Drug Images Support Group Q & A Pricing & Coupons Warning Very bad GI (gastrointestinal) side effects have rarely happened in people taking alosetron. Sometimes, these have led to a hospital stay and, rarely, blood transfusions, surgery, and death. Call your doctor right away if you get constipation, new or worse stomach pain, rectal bleeding, or blood in your stools. This medicine is only approved for some women who have tried other drugs and the drugs have not worked. Talk with your doctor. Uses of Alosetron: It is used to treat irritable bowel syndrome. What do I need to tell my doctor BEFORE I take Alosetron? If you have an allergy to alosetron or any other part of this medicine. If you are allergic to any drugs like this one, any other drugs, foods, or other substances. Tell your doctor about the allergy and what signs you had, like rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other signs. If you have hard stools (constipation). If you have ever had any of these health problems: Blood clots or blood-clotting problems, blood flow problems in the bowel, bowel block, Crohn's disease, diverticulitis, hole in the GI (gastrointestinal) tract, ischemic or ulcerative colitis, a large colon, liver problems, long-term or very hard stools (constipation), or narrowing or growths in the bowel. If you are taking fluvoxamine. If the patient is a child. Do not give alosetron to a child. This is not a list of all drugs or health problems that interact with this medicine. Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all of your drugs (prescription or OTC, natural products, vitamins) and health problems. You must check to make sure that it is safe for you to take alosetron with all of your drugs and health problems. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any drug without checking with your doctor. Slideshow Newborn Baby Health: 8 Woes From Cradle Cap And Colic To Whooping Cough What are some things I need to know or do while I take Alosetron? Tell all of your health care providers that you take this medicine. This includes your doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and dentists. It may take 1 month to see the full effect. If you are 65 or older, use alosetron with care. You could have more side effects. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan on getting pregnant. You will need to talk about the benefits and risks of using this medicine while you are pregnant. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding. You will need to talk about any risks to your baby. How is this medicine (Alosetron) best taken? Use alosetron as ordered by your doctor. Read all information given to you. Follow all instructions closely. Take with or without food. Take this medicine at the same time of day. What do I do if I miss a dose? Skip the missed dose and go back to your normal time. Do not take 2 doses at the same time or extra doses. Dosage Information (comprehensive) What are some side effects that I need to call my doctor about right away? WARNING/CAUTION: Even though it may be rare, some people may have very bad and sometimes deadly side effects when taking a drug. Tell your doctor or get medical help right away if you have any of the following signs or symptoms that may be related to a very bad side effect: Signs of an allergic reaction, like rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin with or without fever; wheezing; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat. What are some other side effects of Alosetron? All drugs may cause side effects. However, many people have no side effects or only have minor side effects. Call your doctor or get medical help if any of these side effects or any other side effects bother you or do not go away: Upset stomach. These are not all of the side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, call your doctor. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. You may also report side effects at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch. Side Effects (complete list) If OVERDOSE is suspected: If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened. How do I store and/or throw out Alosetron? Store at room temperature. Protect from light. Store in a dry place. Do not store in a bathroom. Keep all drugs in a safe place. Keep all drugs out of the reach of children and pets. Check with your pharmacist about how to throw out unused drugs. Consumer Information Use and Disclaimer If your symptoms or health problems do not get better or if they become worse, call your doctor. Do not share your drugs with others and do not take anyone else's drugs. Keep a list of all your drugs (prescription, natural products, vitamins, OTC) with you. Give this list to your doctor. Talk with the doctor before starting any new drug, including prescription or OTC, natural products, or vitamins. This medicine comes with an extra patient fact sheet called a Medication Guide. Read it with care. Read it again each time alosetron is refilled. If you have any questions about this medicine, please talk with the doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider. If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened. This information should not be used to decide whether or not to take alosetron or any other medicine. Only the healthcare provider has the knowledge and training to decide which medicines are right for a specific patient. This information does not endorse any medicine as safe, effective, or approved for treating any patient or health condition. This is only a brief summary of general information about this medicine. It does NOT include all information about the possible uses, directions, warnings, precautions, interactions, adverse effects, or risks that may apply to alosetron. This information is not specific medical advice and does not replace information you receive from the healthcare provider. You must talk with the healthcare provider for complete information about the risks and benefits of using this medicine. Review Date: November 1, 2017 Next Side Effects Print this page Add to My Med List More about alosetron Side Effects During Pregnancy Dosage Information Drug Images Drug Interactions Support Group Pricing & Coupons En Español 22 Reviews Add your own review/rating Drug class: serotoninergic neuroenteric modulators Consumer resources Alosetron Alosetron (Advanced Reading) Other brands: Lotronex Professional resources Alosetron Hydrochloride (AHFS Monograph) Alosetron (FDA) Alosetron (Wolters Kluwer) Related treatment guides Diarrhea Irritable Bowel Syndrome Drug Status Rx Availability Prescription only B Pregnancy Category No proven risk in humans N/A CSA Schedule Not a controlled drug Approval History Drug history at FDA Alosetron Rating 22 User Reviews 9.6 /10 22 User Reviews 9.6 Rate it! Manufacturers Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC Roxane Laboratories, Inc. Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. 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