Eluxadoline
Eluxadoline
Eluxadoline (pronounced e-lux-a-do-line) is a medication used in the treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) with diarrhea. It is marketed under the brand name Viberzi.
Etymology
The name "Eluxadoline" is derived from its chemical structure. The prefix "Eluxa-" is a modification of the term "Lux", which is Latin for "light", and "-doline" is a common suffix used in the naming of pharmaceutical drugs.
Usage
Eluxadoline is used to treat adults with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) who have diarrhea as the main symptom. It works by reducing muscle contractions in the intestines, which helps to decrease the symptoms of diarrhea and abdominal pain.
Dosage
The usual dosage of Eluxadoline is 100 mg taken orally twice daily with food. The dosage may be reduced to 75 mg twice daily for patients who cannot tolerate the higher dose.
Side Effects
Common side effects of Eluxadoline include constipation, nausea, and abdominal pain. Serious side effects may include pancreatitis and spasm of the sphincter of Oddi, a muscular valve that controls the flow of digestive juices to the first part of the small intestine.
Related Terms
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
- Diarrhea
- Constipation
- Nausea
- Abdominal pain
- Pancreatitis
- Sphincter of Oddi
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Eluxadoline
- Wikipedia's article - Eluxadoline
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