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Tegaserod maleate
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Pronounced: (te-gas-a-rod mal-e-ate)
Other Names: None Listed
Catagory: Treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) |
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Drug InformationZelnorm is a medicine for the short-term treatment of women who have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) with constipation (not enough or hard bowel movements) as their main bowel problem. Women with this medical condition suffer from abdominal (stomach) pain or discomfort, bloating, and constipation. Zelnorm does not work for all women that use it. Zelnorm has not been shown to work in men with IBS.
Mechanism:
Zelnorm increases the movement of stools (bowel movement) through the bowels. Zelnorm does not cure IBS. For those who are helped, Zelnorm reduces pain and discomfort in the abdominal area, bloating, and constipation. If you stop taking Zelnorm, your IBS symptoms may return within 1 or 2 weeks.
More Info:
For more information about this medicine, talk to your healthcare provider.
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Side EffectsWhat are the possible side effects of Zelnorm?: Headache and diarrhea were the most common side effects seen with Zelnorm, Diarrhea was an occasional side effect of treatment with Zelnorm. Most people who got diarrhea had it during the first week after starting Zelnorm. Typically, diarrhea went away with continued therapy. If you get bad diarrhea, or if you get diarrhea together with bad cramping, abdominal pain, or dizziness, tell your doctor. Your doctor may tell you to stop taking Zelnorm or suggest other ways to manage your diarrhea, In studies a very small number of patients were reported to have abdominal surgery. There were a few more reports of abdominal surgery in patients taking Zelnorm than in patients taking a sugar pill. Most of these were related to the gallbladder. It is not known if Zelnorm may increase your chance of abdominal surgery. Gallbladder surgery has been reported to occur more often in IBS patients than in the general population. If you suddenly get different or worse abdominal pain while using Zelnorm call your doctor, This list is not complete. Your doctor or pharmacist can give you a more complete list of possible side effects. Talk to your doctor about any side effects you may have.
Precautions:
Who should not take Zelnorm? You should not start taking Zelnorm if: You now have diarrhea or have diarrhea often, You have bad kidney or liver disease, You have ever had bowel obstruction (intestinal blockage), symptomatic gallbladder disease, or abdominal adhesions causing pain and/or intestinal blockage, You are allergic to Zelnorm or any of its ingredients. The active ingredient in Zelnorm is tegaserod maleate.
Preganant:
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. Zelnorm is not recommended for use by pregnant women. Do not breast-feed while you are taking Zelnorm. The drug is likely to pass into breast milk.
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Dosage InformationYou should take Zelnorm twice a day on an empty stomach shortly before you eat a meal, or as your doctor prescribes it. You should take Zelnorm for 4 to 6 weeks to treat your IBS symptoms. If you feel better, your doctor may prescribe an additional 4 to 6 weeks of Zelnorm.
Missed Dosage:
Take your next dose as soon as you remember. If it is time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double doses.
Storage:
Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed.
Overdose:
Seek medical attention immediately. For non emergencies, contact your local or regional poison control center at 1-800-222-1222.
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