eluxadoline

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Pronunciation: EL ux AD oh leen

Brand: Viberzi

What is the most important information I should know about eluxadoline?

Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.

What is eluxadoline?

Eluxadoline works directly in your intestines to slow the movement of food during digestion. Eluxadoline also makes the nerves in your intestines less sensitive to stimulation.

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.

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking eluxadoline?

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;
  • 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.

To make sure eluxadoline is safe for you, tell your doctor if:

  • you also take alosetron (Lotronex);
  • you have liver disease; or
  • your gallbladder has been removed.

It is not known whether this medicine will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.

It is not known whether eluxadoline passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

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. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose to make sure you get the best results. Do not use this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.

Take with food.

Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve, or if they get worse.

Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

Eluxadoline may be habit-forming. Never share eluxadoline with another person, especially someone with a history of drug abuse or addiction. Keep the medication in a place where others cannot get to it. Selling or giving away this medicine is against the law.

Read all patient information, medication guides, and instruction sheets provided to you. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.

What happens if I miss a dose?

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

What happens if I overdose?

Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.

What should I avoid while taking eluxadoline?

Avoid taking anti-diarrhea medicine such as loperamide (Imodium) without your doctor's advice. Taking loperamide long-term while you are taking eluxadoline may cause severe constipation.

Avoid drinking alcohol. It may increase your risk of pancreas problems.

What are the possible side effects of eluxadoline?

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Stop taking eluxadoline and call your doctor at once if you have:

  • new or worsening stomach pain (may be severe);
  • nausea and vomiting;
  • constipation lasting longer than 4 days; or
  • severe pain in your upper stomach spreading to your back.

Side effects may be more likely in older adults.

Common side effects may include:

  • constipation;
  • nausea; or
  • stomach pain.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What other drugs will affect eluxadoline?

Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any you start or stop using, especially:

  • bladder or urinary medicines such as darifenacin, fesoterodine, oxybutynin, tolterodine, solifenacin;
  • bronchodilators such as aclidinium, ipratropium, tiotropium, or umeclidinium;
  • cold or allergy medicine that contains an antihistamine;
  • medication for Parkinson's disease;
  • medication to treat excess stomach acid, stomach ulcer, or motion sickness;
  • narcotic medication; or
  • other medications to treat irritable bowel syndrome.

This list is not complete. Other drugs may interact with eluxadoline, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible interactions are listed in this medication guide.

Where can I get more information?

Your pharmacist can provide more information about eluxadoline.

Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.

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