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Lotronex
Lotronex (alosetron) blocks the action of a chemical called serotonin in the intestines. This slows the movement of stools (bowel movements) through the intestines. Lotronex is used to treat severe, chronic irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) in women who have had diarrhea as the main symptom for at...
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Lotronex
Lotronex is used for: Treating women with severe irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) accompanied by severe diarrhea (usually lasting for 6 months or more). It is only prescribed to women who do not respond to other medicines and is not to be used by women whose main IBS problem is constipation. Certain...
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Lotronex

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Lotronex
The active ingredient in LOTRONEX Tablets is alosetron hydrochloride (HCl), a potent and selective antagonist of the serotonin 5-HT3 receptor type. Chemically, alosetron is designated as 2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-5-methyl-2-[(5-methyl-1H-imidazol-4-yl)methyl]- -1H-pyrido[4,3-b]indol-1-one,-...
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Alosetron Hydrochloride
Alosetron Hydrochloride Pronunciation: (a-LOE-se-tron HYE-droe-KLOR-ide) Class: 5î¸HT 3 receptor antagonist Trade Names: Lotronex - Tablets 0.5 mg - Tablets 1 mg Pharmacology Potent and selective serotonin (5î¸HT 3 ) antagonist that inhibits serotonin receptors in the GI...
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See also: Diarrhea, Irritable Bowel Syndrome

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