How is Telotristat Ethyl Oral Route dosed?
The recommended dosage for adults is a maximum of 250 milligrams (mg) three times a day. The dosage for children should be determined by their doctor.
What is the dosage form of Telotristat Ethyl Oral Route?
Telotristat Ethyl Oral Route is available in tablet form.
What medications are contraindication with Telotristat Ethyl Oral Route?
Telotristat Ethyl Oral Route is contraindicated with Mavacamten. It is not recommended to use these medicines together. Consult your healthcare professional before taking Telotristat Ethyl if you are on any of these medications or if you are unsure about any potential interactions.
How is Telotristat Ethyl Oral Route administered?
Telotristat Ethyl Oral Route is administered as a tablet and is available only with a doctor's prescription. It is used in combination with somatostatin analog (SSA) therapy to treat carcinoid syndrome diarrhea in adults who have received SSA therapy but did not work well. The recommended dosage for adults is 250 milligrams (mg) taken three times a day. Children's dosage and usage must be determined by a doctor. It is important to follow the doctor's instructions and take the medicine exactly as directed, with food, and at the specified intervals.
What are common precautions when taking Telotristat Ethyl Oral Route?
Some common precautions when taking Telotristat Ethyl Oral Route include:
- Allergies: Inform your doctor if you have any allergies, especially to Telotristat Ethyl, octreotide, or any other medications.
- Drug interactions: Inform your doctor about all the other medications you are taking, especially buprenorphine, drospirenone, ethinyl estradiol, fedratinib, levonorgestrel, norethindrone, norgestimate, pralsetinib, quizartinib, and zolpidem, as there might be interactions.
- Food interactions: Take this medicine with food. Avoid taking it at or around the time of eating certain types of food to prevent interactions.
- Alcohol and tobacco interactions: Avoid using alcohol or tobacco while taking this medicine, as it may cause interactions.
- Follow your doctor's instructions: Take this medicine exactly as directed by your doctor. Do not take more of it, do not take it more often, and do not take it for a longer time than your doctor ordered.
- Dosing: The dose of this medicine will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label.
Remember, you should always consult your healthcare professional for medical advice about side effects and precautions.