A man with irritable bowel syndrome reports ongoing diarrhea and asks for a prescription for alosetron (Lotronex), which was helpful for his coworker who recently started taking the drug. What is the nurse's best response?
A) This drug is only approved for use in women.
B) This drug is used as a laxative.
C) This drug is contraindicated with irritable bowel syndrome.
D) This drug is no longer on the market for prescription use.
A
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Alosetron (Lotronex) is approved for use in women with irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea being the predominant complaint and should be discontinued immediately if the patient develops constipation or symptoms of ischemic colitis. Patients must read and sign a patient–physician agreement before it can be prescribed. Options B, C, and D are not correct.
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