| Brand Name | Viberzi |
| Generic Name | Eluxadoline |
| Drug Class | Mu-Opioid Receptor Agonist |
| Availability | Prescription |
| Manufacturer | Allergan |
| Indications | Pain and Diarrhea management in IBD-D |
| Type | Tablet |
| Doses | 100 mg orally twice daily with food |
| Route | Oral |
| Side Effects | Constipation, nausea, abdominal pain, pancreatitis (rare) |
| Interactions | Risk of pancreatitis; avoid with alcohol and biliary disorders |
| Overdose | Overdose may cause severe digestive symptoms and electrolyte imbalances. |
| Missed Dose | If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses. |
| Contraindications | Biliary duct obstruction, severe liver impairment, pancreatitis. |
| Alternatives | Rifaximin, Loperamide, Amitriptyline |
| Co-Pay Assistance Program | Available Rx |
| Patient Assistance Program | Available |
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Eluxadoline is used to treat irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea (IBS-D) by reducing abdominal pain and diarrhea.
Eluxadoline works by affecting the receptors in the gut to reduce the frequency of bowel movements and control abdominal pain.
Common side effects include nausea, constipation, abdominal pain, and dizziness.
Yes, Eluxadoline should be taken with food to minimize gastrointestinal side effects.
Eluxadoline should be used during pregnancy only if absolutely necessary. Consult your doctor before using it during pregnancy.
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember unless it's close to your next dose. Do not take two doses at once.
Eluxadoline may take several days to weeks to show noticeable improvements in symptoms of IBS-D.
Yes, Eluxadoline can be used long-term for managing IBS-D, but it should be monitored by a healthcare provider to assess effectiveness and side effects.
Yes, Eluxadoline can interact with medications that affect liver function and those that slow down the gut. Inform your doctor about all medications you're taking.
If you experience severe side effects such as constipation or abdominal discomfort, contact your doctor immediately.
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