What is Viberzi: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

How to take Viberzi

• Oral routeIt is best to take this medicine with food or milk.

• Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.

• This medicine should come with a Medication Guide. Ask your pharmacist for a copy if you do not have one.

• Missed dose: If you miss a dose of this medicine, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.

• Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

• This medicine should come with a Medication Guide. Ask your pharmacist for a copy if you do not have one.

• Oral routeIt is best to take this medicine with food or milk.

• Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

• Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.

• Missed dose: If you miss a dose of this medicine, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.

What to do if you miss a dose of Viberzi

Viberzi contraindications

• This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to eluxadoline, or if you have a gallbladder blockage, sphincter of Oddi disease, or a history of pancreas problems (including blockage, pancreatitis) or bowel blockage. Do not use this medicine if you do not have a gallbladder.

Viberzi warnings

• Tell your doctor right away if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have liver disease or a history of chronic or severe constipation.

• This medicine may cause the following problems:Pancreatitis (swelling of the pancreas)Sphincter of Oddi spasm (increased risk if you do not have a gallbladder)

• Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

• Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if they get worse.

• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

• This medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you.

Viberzi interactions

• Some foods and medicines can affect how eluxadoline works. Tell your doctor if you are using any of the following:Alfentanil, alosetron, bupropion, ciprofloxacin, clarithromycin, cyclosporine, dihydroergotamine, eltrombopag, ergotamine, fentanyl, fluconazole, gemfibrozil, loperamide, paroxetine, pimozide, quinidine, rifampin, rosuvastatin, sirolimus, tacrolimusMedicine to treat HIV/AIDS (including atazanavir, lopinavir, ritonavir, saquinavir, tipranavir)Narcotic pain medicines

• Tell your doctor if you drink alcohol. You should limit the amount of alcohol you drink while you are taking this medicine. You should not take this medicine if you have a history of alcohol addiction or if you drink more than 3 alcoholic drinks a day.

• This medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive or do anything that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you.

• Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if they get worse. Call your doctor if you have constipation for more than 4 days.

• Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.