Zelnorm (Tegaserod)

Zelnorm Information

Brand name for tegaserod, Zelnorm is gaining popularity in treating Irritable Bowel Syndrome. By speeding up the action of serotonin, a body chemical present in the intestine, Zelnorm helps to make the movement of stools through the bowels faster. Apart from this, this drug also yields brilliant results in treating severe, chronic and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) in women. The drug has proven to be more effective on women having constipation as a regular problem. Zelnorm is the other name for godsend to patients suffering from chronic idiopathic constipation and belonging to the age group of less than 65 years. However, this drug doesn’t help men having Irritable Bowel Syndrome, much. Zelnorm can be used for treating other diseases as well.

Zelnorm Warnings

Inform your doctor before taking Zelnorm about the nature of bowel syndrome you have. Emphasize on informing more if you any of the following as your major bowel syndrome: diarrhea, gallbladder problems, bowel obstruction, abdominal adhesions, or sphincter of Oddi dysfunction. Also let the physician know prior to prescribing whether you are suffering from kidney or liver disease. Zelnorm may cause unusual or increased stomach pain or blood in your stool. Take medical resort in such cases, as soon as possible.

Listed in FDA pregnancy category B, Zelnorm is expected to be harmless for growing embryo. It is also not known to be harmful on nursing babies. However, pregnant and breast-feeding mothers should always consult a doctor before taking in Zelnorm. The possibilities of increased risk of abdominal surgery due to intake of this drug cannot be ruled out. So far no evidence of adverse effects of Zelnorm on children and aged individuals has been proven.

Zelnorm Side Effects

Zelnorm is followed by a host of side effects, having long term and short-term effects. Side effects like breathing trouble, closing of the throat, swollen lips, tongue, or face, needs to be treated seriously. If the intake of this drug is followed by unusual or excruciating stomach pain with blood stained stool, immediately stop continuing the drug. Diarrhea may follow the use of this drug; but the frequency lessens with time. Apart from this, lightheadedness, fainting, or dizziness is also considered to be serious side effects of Zelnorm.

Side effects like feeling of warmth, itching skin, redness of the face, neck, and arms and occasionally, upper chest, swollen face, full feeling, excess air or gas in stomach or intestines, migraine, nausea are common but not fatal. Indigestion, vomiting is rare side effects but found. Also don’t ignore side effects like backache, and leg pain. No matter how much the intensity of the side effect, rush to a doctor as soon as you experience any of the above-mentioned irregularities.

Zelnorm Overdose

Zelnorm is used to treat chronic diseases and needs to be taken in regularly with a lot of seriousness. Although no fatal cases of Zelnorm overdose have been reported so far, such chances are not ruled out. The symptoms of a Zelnorm overdose may include diarrhea, headache, abdominal pain, flatulence, nausea, and vomiting, cold sweats, confusion etc. Seek immediate medical aid as soon as you realize the intake of an overdose.

On the other hand, if you miss a dose of Zelnorm, leave the missed dose and go for the next regular dose. Avoid every possibilities of a double dose.

Zelnorm Usage Guidelines

Rely on your attending doctor for the right usage guidelines. However, normally, Zelnorm is taken with a full glass of water. Unless otherwise suggested by the doctor, regular dose of Zelnorm means taking twice a day in an empty stomach just before meal. Consult a doctor if you don’t see any positive signs of improvement within 4-6 weeks of intake. Don’t stop using the drug suddenly without the approval of your doctor. And yes, don’t forget to store Zelnorm at room temperature away from moisture and heat, for best effective results. Normally no diet or activity control is needed during medication with Zelnorm. However, your doctor is the best judge in such cases.

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