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Viberzi and Pancreatitis

Result of checking the interaction of drug Viberzi and disease Pancreatitis for safety when used together.

Check result:

Viberzi <> Pancreatitis

Relevance: 23.07.2019 Reviewer: Shkutko P.M., M.D., in

When checking interaction based on authoritative sources Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com there are contraindications or side effects that may cause harm or increase the negative effect from drug use in presence of concomitant diseases.

Consumer:

Pancreatitis, with or without sphincter of Oddi spasm has been reported in patients taking either the 75 mg or 100 mg dosage of eluxadoline, including serious cases resulting in hospitalization, primarily in patients without a gallbladder. Fatal cases have also been reported. The use of eluxadoline is contraindicated in patients without a gallbladder and in other patients at risk of pancreatitis such as patients with alcoholism, patients with known or suspected bile duct obstruction, history of pancreatitis or structural disease of the pancreas. In patients with a gallbladder, the alcohol intake of the patient should be evaluated before starting treatment. Patients should be monitored for any signs or symptoms suggestive of pancreatitis. Patients should be instructed to stop treatment immediately and seek medical attention.

Viberzi

Generic Name: eluxadoline

Brand Name: Viberzi

Synonyms: n.a.

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