Alosetron Hydrochloride and Zetonna

• 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: ciclesonide nasal
• Dosage Forms: nasal aerosol, metered
• Other Brand Names: Omnaris, Zetonna

Zetonna (ciclesonide) is a man-made steroid that prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation.

Zetonna nasal spray is used to treat nasal symptoms (congestion, sneezing, runny nose) caused by seasonal allergies in adults and children as young as 6 years old. Zetonna is also used to treat nasal symptoms caused by year-round allergies in adults and children who are at least 12 years old.

Zetonna may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.