Warnings


What may interact with Gattex?


-certain medicines for anxiety or sleep
-certain medicines for seizures like carbamazepine, phenytoin
-cyclosporine
-digoxin
-lithium
-quinidine
-sirolimus
-tacrolimus
-theophylline or aminophylline
-warfarin

What should I tell my health care provider before I take Gattex?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:

-cancer
-colon polyps
-gallbladder disease
-heart disease
-kidney disease
-pancreatic disease
-an unusual or allergic reaction to teduglutide, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-breast-feeding

What should I watch for while using Gattex?

Visit your health care provider for regular checks on your progress. Tell your health care provider if your symptoms do not start to get better or if they get worse.
You may need blood work done while you are taking this medicine.
Talk to your doctor about your risk of cancer. You may be more at risk for certain types of cancers if you take this medicine.
Polyps are growths inside the colon. You must have your colon checked before starting this medicine. All polyps must be removed. Your doctor will continue to check for polyps after you start your medicine.

Where should I keep my medicine?

Keep out of the reach of children and pets.
You will be instructed on how to store this medicine. Store at room temperature up to 25 degrees C (77 degrees F). Do not freeze. 90 days after getting your prescription, get rid of it, even if not yet used.