Therapeutic Classification: anti irritable bowel syndrome agents
Pharmacologic Classification: five ht3 antagonists
REMS
Absorption: 5060% absorbed following oral administration.
Distribution: Widely distributed to tissues.
Half-Life: 1.5 hr.
(pain/discomfort, diarrhea)
ROUTE | ONSET | PEAK | DURATION |
---|---|---|---|
PO | within 12 wk | up to 6 wk | 1 wk‡ |
‡Following discontinuation.
Contraindicated in:
Use Cautiously in:
GI: constipation, abdominal discomfort, abdominal distention, ACUTE ISCHEMIC COLITIS , flatulence, nausea, GI viral infections, hemorrhoids, regurgitation or reflux, TOXIC MEGACOLON
Drug-drug: