What is Alvimopan? Uses, warnings & side effects

How to take Alvimopan

• A nurse or other trained health professional will give you this medicine.

• This medicine is used only as part of a special program called Entereg® Access Support and Education (E.A.S.E.) in hospitalized patients. It is intended for short-term use only.

• This medicine is used only as part of a special program called Entereg® Access Support and Education (E.A.S.E.) in hospitalized patients. It is intended for short-term use only.

• A nurse or other trained health professional will give you this medicine.

What to do if you miss a dose of Alvimopan

Alvimopan contraindications - Who shouldn't take Alvimopan?

• This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not take it if you had an allergic reaction to alvimopan, or if you used an opioid pain medicine within the past 7 days.

Alvimopan 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

Alvimopan interactions & what to avoid when taking Alvimopan

• Some medicines can affect how alvimopan works. Tell your doctor if you took an opioid pain medicine (such as codeine, fentanyl, methadone, or morphine) within the past week.