Names and pronunciation
(al-vim′oh-pan) Entereg
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Drug reference
(al-vim′oh-pan) Entereg
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Func. class.: Functional GI disorder agent
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USES: Prevention of postoperative ileus
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CONTRAINDICATIONS: Those who have taken therapeutic doses of opioids for more than 7 consecutive days immediately before starting alvimopan, end-stage renal disease, Child-Pugh C
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DOSAGE AND ROUTES • Adult/geriatric patient: PO 12 mg 30 min-5 hr before surgery, then 12 mg bid beginning the day after surgery; max 7 days or hospital discharge; max 15 doses Opiate agonist–induced constipation (unlabeled) • Adult: PO 0.5 mg or 1 mg every day Renal/hepatic dosage • Adult: PO do not use in end-stage re- nal disease or Child-Pugh Class C
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Available forms: Capsules 12 mg
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• Adult/geriatric patient: PO 12 mg 30 min-5 hr before surgery, then 12 mg bid beginning the day after surgery; max 7 days or hospital discharge; max 15 doses Opiate agonist–induced constipation (unlabeled)
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