| Brand Name | Welchol |
| Generic Name | Colesevelam |
| Drug Class | Nitroimidazole Antibiotic |
| Availability | Prescription |
| Manufacturer | Daiichi Sankyo |
| Indications | Hyperlipidemia, bile acid diarrhea, adjunct in Type 2 Diabetes |
| Type | Tablet |
| Doses | 3.75 g/day(tablets or suspension) |
| Route | Oral |
| Side Effects | Constipation, dyspepsia, flatulence, nausea |
| Interactions | May interfere with absorption of other drugs; administer separately |
| Overdose | Constipation, stomach pain. |
| Missed Dose | Take ASAP. Do not double. |
| Contraindications | Bowel obstruction, high triglycerides |
| Alternatives | Cholestyramine, Colestipol |
| Co-Pay Assistance Program | Available Rx |
| Patient Assistance Program | Not available |
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Eluxadoline is used in the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea (IBS-D) that reduces the pain in the abdomen and abdominal diarrhea.
The effect of Eluxadoline is that it binds itself to the gut receptors to reduce bowel movement and control abdominal pain.
The common side effects include stomach upsets, constipation, pain in abdomens and dizziness.
No, Eluxadoline does not require taking in empty stomach, to decrease the adverse effects on the gastrointestinal system.
Eluxadoline use during pregnancy ought to be taken on need basis. Only use it during pregnancy and under the supervision of your doctor.
When you miss on taking a dose, avoid it, but take it as soon as you remember it without taking it just before it is time to take the next dose. Do not take two doses at once.
Eluxadoline requires days or a couple of weeks to bring noticeable improvements of IBS-D symptoms.
Yes, Eluxadoline is applicable in IBS-D long term management, but it will have to be taken under the supervision of a medical practitioner to establish its efficacies and adverse effects.
Yes, Eluxadoline can be used in combination with drugs that affect liver functions and those slowing down the gut. Inform your doctor regarding all the drugs you take.
Also contact your doctor immediately, in the event that one encounters serious side effects, such as constipation or stomach problem.
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