Generic for Zelnorm for Irritable bowel syndrome - Drug Information

Generic Name - Tegaserod

Category - Serotonin agonist medication

Indications

Irritable bowel syndrome
Generic Zelnorm is indicated to treat women who have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and who have constipation as their main bowel problem. IBS is a disorder of the intestines that causes constipation, diarrhea, or both. Gas, bloating and stomach pain may also be present. Tegaserod (generic Zelnorm) helps to relieve the symptoms of stomach pain, bloating and constipation; it is not a cure. Tegaserod may also be used for relief of chronic constipation in females <= 65 years of age.

Generic for Zelnorm Contraindications and Drug Interactions

Generic Zelnorm is contraindicated in patients, who are hypersensitive to this drug, medications that belong to this class of drugs or had an allergic reaction to it in the past.
Generic Zelnorm should not be taken by patients who have a history of the following ailment conditions.

Diarrhea or often have diarrhea
Gallbladder disease
Heart disease or a history of a heart attack
Kidney disease
Liver disease, like cirrhosis
Rectal bleeding
Stomach or intestinal disease

There are a number of medications that interact with Generic Zelnorm. It is important to take the doctor's counsel if you are taking the following.

Medicines for bowel problems or bowel incontinence

Generic for Zelnorm Dosage

The following information just highlights the general average dosage of GenericZelnorm

The usual recommended dosage of Generic Zelnorm for IBS with constipation is 6 mg taken twice daily orally before meals for 4 to 6 weeks. For those women who respond to therapy at 4-6 weeks, an additional 4-6 week course can be considered.

Generic for Zelnorm Adverse Effects

Some of the most serious Generic Zelnorm side Effects include difficulty breathing, closing of the throat, swelling of the lips, tongue, or face, hives, blood in the stool, diarrhea and abdominal pain.

This is not a complete list of all Side effects. Do concur with your doctor and follow his directions completely when you are taking Generic Zelnorm.

Generic for Zelnorm and Pregnancy

Generic Zelnorm has not been studied in pregnant women. Discuss with your doctor whether or not this medicine should be taken during pregnancy.

Generic for Zelnorm and Breastfeeding

It is not known whether Generic Zelnorm passes into the breast milk. Discuss with your doctor whether or not to breast-feed during treatment with Generic zelnorm.

Generic for Zelnorm and Pediatric

The safety and effectiveness of Generic Zelnorm in pediatric patients have not been established.

Generic for Zelnorm and Geriatric

The safety and effectiveness of Generic Zelnorm in geriatric patients have not been established.

Note

The above information about Generic Zelnorm serves as an information resource only and is not intended to substitute professional medical advice, examination, diagnosis and treatment. Always seek the counsel of your doctor, physician or pharmacist before starting any new treatment or making changes to existing therapy.