Zelnorm Information

Basic information about Zelnorm (Tegaserod)

Zelnorm (Tegaserod) is applied in order to treat of women with IBS whose primary bowel symptom is constipation.

Zelnorm (Tegaserod) acts by blocking the 5-HT4 receptor and preventsing serotonin from binding to it. It is a serotonin 5-HT4 inhibitor.

It is better to store Tegaserod between 20 and 30 degrees C. We recommend store Zelnorm far from moisture and heat, and far from children and pets.

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Warnings and Precautions about Zelnorm (Tegaserod)

If you have any medical conditions or serious diseases, you should take an advice of your healthcare professional before taking Zelnorm (Tegaserod).

Every patient should pay attention that almost every medication is able to cause side effects if it is taken by wrong schedule, or you are hypersensitive to it.

Nevertheless, most people do not experience any side effects. Zelnorm (Tegaserod) is a safe and effective remedy that is used to improve condition of patients suffering from of women with IBS whose primary bowel symptom is constipation.

The most common by-effects are:

Zelnorm is well tolerated in most patients. The most commonly reported side effects are headache (1 in 6 patients), abdominal pain (1 in 8), and diarrhea (1 in 11). Only diarrhea has been reported substantially more frequently than with placebo treatment (sugar pill). Rarely the diarrhea is severe, leading to hospitalization for dehydration and requiring intravenous fluids. Ischemic colitis has been seen rarely in patients taking tegaserod although it is not clear if there is a causal relationship. Patients who develop signs of ischemic colitis--worsening abdominal pain, bloody diarrhea--should stop taking tegaserod and contact their physicians.

Other drugs that increase intestinal contractions will likely lead to more diarrhea if used together with tegaserod. Do not take this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to it or are allergic to any ingredient in this product. It may take up to 4 weeks for this medicine to work. If you experience different or suddenly worsening stomach pain compared to your regular IBS symptoms, stop taking this medicine and call your doctor immediately. Do not exceed the recommended dose without checking with your doctor. If you plan on becoming pregnant, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using this medicine during pregnancy. It is unknown if this medicine is excreted in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking this medicine.

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