Alvimopan Capsules Medication Information

Discover comprehensive details about Alvimopan Capsules, including its pronunciation, uses, dosage instructions, indications, and guidelines on how and when to take it or avoid it.

The updated prescription information covers potential side effects, precautions, warnings, and storage recommendations.

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Generic Name : Alvimopan Capsules

Pronunciation : AL-vi-MOE-pan

Therapeutic Classification : Opioid Antagonists

Brand Names or Trade Names of Alvimopan Capsules

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Overview of Alvimopan Capsules

Note: For short-term hospital use only

Why is Alvimopan Capsules Prescribed? (Indications)

This medication is an opioid receptor blocker, prescribed for bowel recovery (postoperative ileus) more quickly after bowel surgery.

When should Alvimopan Capsules not be taken? (Contraindications)

Contraindicated in patients who have taken opioids for more than 7 consecutive days before taking this medication.

What is the dosage of Alvimopan Capsules?

Adults- PO- The recommended dose is 12 mg 30 min to 5 hours prior to surgery followed by 12 mg twice daily beginning the day after surgery for a max of 7 days or until discharge.

How should Alvimopan Capsules be taken?

It comes as a capsule to take by mouth, before surgery.

What are the warnings and precautions for Alvimopan Capsules?

• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of liver or kidney disease, who have taken opioids for chronic pain, bowel obstruction, who are taking other medications, any allergy, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

• Monitor blood counts and potassium levels regularly while taking this medication.