Alosetron Use Warnings

What may interact with Alosetron?

Do not take this medicine with any of the following medications:

-antidiarrheal medicines, like diphenoxylate or loperamide
-crofelemer
-fluvoxamine
-viloxazine
This medicine may also interact with the following medications:

-certain antibiotics like ciprofloxacin, enoxacin, clarithromycin, erythromycin or troleandomycin
-certain antivirals for HIV or hepatitis
-cimetidine
-hydralazine
-isoniazid, INH
-medicines for fungal infections like ketoconazole, itraconazole and voriconazole
-narcotic medicines for pain
-procainamide

What should I tell my health care provider before I take Alosetron?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:

-blood clots
-blood flow problems to your bowels, such as ischemic colitis
-constipation
-Crohn''s disease
-diverticulitis
-history of blockage in your bowels
-liver disease
-ulcerative colitis
-an unusual or allergic reaction to alosetron, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-breast-feeding

What should I watch for while using Alosetron?

If you get constipated, serious side effects may occur. Do not take this medicine if you are constipated. If you have constipation, new or worsening abdominal pain, bloody diarrhea, or blood in the stool, immediately stop taking this medicine and contact your health care provider.

Where should I keep my medicine?

Keep out of the reach of children and pets.
Store at room temperature between 20 and 25 degrees C (68 and 77 degrees F). Protect from light and moisture. Keep the container tightly closed. Get rid of any unused medicine after the expiration date.
To get rid of medicines that are no longer needed or have expired:

-Take the medicine to a medicine take-back program. Check with your pharmacy or law enforcement to find a location.
-If you cannot return the medicine, check the label or package insert to see if the medicine should be thrown out in the garbage or flushed down the toilet. If you are not sure, ask your health care provider. If it is safe to put it in the trash, take the medicine out of the container. Mix the medicine with cat litter, dirt, coffee grounds, or other unwanted substance. Seal the mixture in a bag or container. Put it in the trash.