Alosetron Hydrochloride and Nexium (Esomeprazole Delayed-Release Capsules)

• Generic Name: alosetron
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Lotronex

Only for management of severe diarrhea-predominant IBS in women with chronic symptoms (generally lasting ≥6 months) who have had anatomic or biochemical GI abnormalities excluded and have not responded to conventional therapy. Diarrhea-predominant IBS is considered severe if accompanied by at least one of the following symptoms: frequent and severe abdominal pain and/or discomfort; frequent bowel urgency or fecal incontinence; or disability or restriction of daily activities.

Use restricted to patients for whom benefit-to-risk balance is considered to be most favorable. (See Boxed Warning.)

Efficacy in men not adequately demonstrated in clinical studies.

• Generic Name: esomeprazole
• Dosage Forms: injection
• Other Brand Names: Nexium, Esomeprazole Strontium, Nexium, NexIUM 24HR, Nexium IV

• It is used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD; acid reflux).
• It is used to treat or prevent GI (gastrointestinal) ulcers caused by infection.
• It is used to treat or prevent ulcers of the swallowing tube (esophagus).
• It is used to treat syndromes caused by lots of stomach acid.
• It is used to treat or prevent NSAID-associated gastric ulcers in patients with a history of ulcers.
• It is used to treat heartburn.
• It may be given to you for other reasons. Talk with the doctor.