Zelmac (Tegaserod)

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Brand Name: Zelmac

Generic Name: Tegaserod

Manufacturer/Agent: Novartis Pharma

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Formulation: tabs

Strength: 6mg

Pack size: 30

Trade Price: KES 4,087.00

Retail Price: @ KES 181.64

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Class: Misc. Agents (Misc. drugs)

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Precautions: Severe renal impairment; moderate to severe hepatic impairment; history of bowel obstruction; symptomatic gall bladder disease; suspected sphincter of oddi dysfunction; abdominal adhesions; known hypersensitivity

Indications/Uses: Serotonin agonist used in irritable bowel syndrome and constipation associated with it.

Interactions: Digoxin, oral contraceptives: plasma concentrations of these drugs may be reduced; however, adjustments in therapy are unlikely to be necessary.

Side Effects: Fatigue,headache, dizziness,increased appetite, pruritis.

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