The Basics
What is Eluxadoline?
used to treat adults with irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea
Brand names for Eluxadoline
Viberzi
How Eluxadoline is classified
Gastrointestinal Agents
Eluxadoline During Pregnancy
Eluxadoline pregnancy category
Category N/ANote that the FDA has deprecated the use of pregnancy categories, so for some medications, this information isn’t available. We still think it’s useful to list historical info, however, given what a common proxy this has been in the past.
What we know about taking Eluxadoline while pregnant
N/A
Taking Eluxadoline While Breastfeeding
What are recommendations for lactation if you're taking Eluxadoline?
No information is available on the use of eluxadoline during breastfeeding. Because it has opioid agonist activity, an alternate drug is preferred, especially while nursing a newborn or preterm infant.
Maternal / infant drug levels
No information is available on the use of eluxadoline during breastfeeding. Because it has opioid agonist activity, an alternate drug is preferred, especially while nursing a newborn or preterm infant.
Possible effects of Eluxadoline on milk supply
Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.
Possible alternatives to Eluxadoline
(Irritable Bowel syndrome) Alosetron, Cholestyramine, Colesevelam, Colestipol, Loperamide, Ondansetron, Rifaximin.
List of References
Lactation sources: Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK501922/None listed
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