Alvimopan
Alvimopan 12MG
What is Alvimopan?
Alvimopan is a peripherally acting mu-opioid receptor antagonist (PAMORA) used to accelerate the time to gastrointestinal recovery following surgeries that include partial bowel resection with primary anastomosis. It works by blocking the opioid receptors in the gastrointestinal tract, thereby preventing the opioid-induced delay in gastric emptying and constipation without affecting analgesia. Alvimopan is administered orally and is indicated for short-term hospital use only.Side Effects
- Decrease in how much or how often you urinate
- Unusual bleeding, bruising, or weakness
- Constipation, passing gas, or diarrhea
Warnings
- Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, or blocked bowels.
- Constipation, passing gas, or diarrhea
- Decrease in how much or how often you urinate
- Dry mouth, increased thirst, muscle cramps, nausea, vomiting, or upset stomach
- Unusual bleeding, bruising, or weakness
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What is Alvimopan ?
Alvimopan is a peripherally acting mu-opioid receptor antagonist (PAMORA) used to accelerate the time to gastrointestinal recovery following surgeries that include partial bowel resection with primary anastomosis. It works by blocking the opioid receptors in the gastrointestinal tract, thereby preventing the opioid-induced delay in gastric emptying and constipation without affecting analgesia. Alvimopan is administered orally and is indicated for short-term hospital use only.- Decrease in how much or how often you urinate
- Unusual bleeding, bruising, or weakness
- Constipation, passing gas, or diarrhea
- Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
- Dry mouth, increased thirst, muscle cramps, nausea, vomiting, or upset stomach
- Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, or blocked bowels.
- Constipation, passing gas, or diarrhea
- Decrease in how much or how often you urinate
- Dry mouth, increased thirst, muscle cramps, nausea, vomiting, or upset stomach
- Unusual bleeding, bruising, or weakness
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