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Alosetron (Lotronex) revisited

The FDA recently announced that it will permit reintroduction of alosetron hydrochloride (Lotronex - GlaxoSmithKline) for treatment of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). The drug was previously withdrawn from the market because of severe gastrointestinal toxicity. The reintroduced drug will have a 50% lower starting dose, a narrower indication and some other marketing restrictions (www.fda.gov/cder/drug/infopage/lotronex/lotronex.htm)....
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Title: Alosetron (Lotronex) revisited
Publication: The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics
Issue #: 1136
Article Code: 1136a
Date: August 5, 2002
Volume: 44
Pages: 67-68

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