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Description
Tegaserod is a 5-HT4 agonist manufactured by Novartis and used for the management of irritable bowel syndrome and constipation. Its use was the only drug approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration to help relieve the abdominal discomfort, bloating and constipation associated with irritable bowel syndrome. Its use was also approved to treat chronic idiopathic constipation. It is currently marketed by Novartis under the trade names Zelnorm and Zelmac in the United States and abroad, respectively.
Zelnorm used for short term treatment of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) in women who have constipation as their main symptom. It is also used for treating certain men and women who have a type of chronic constipation. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Zelnorm is a selective serotonin receptor agonist. It works on the nerves of the bowel to improve bowel function. This helps you to have more normal stools.
Recommendations
An extra patient leaflet is available with Zelnorm . Talk to your pharmacist if you have questions about this information.
Take Zelnorm by mouth on an empty stomach, shortly before you eat a meal, unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
If you miss a dose of Zelnorm , take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Precautions
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Diarrhea; headache.
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