Alvimopan

FDA Drug Profile — Alvimopan

Drug Details

Generic Name
Alvimopan
Brand Names
Alvimopan
Application Number
ANDA208295
Sponsor
Actavis Pharma, Inc.
NDC Codes
4
Dosage Forms
CAPSULE
Routes
ORAL
Active Ingredients
ALVIMOPAN

Indications and Usage

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Alvimopan capsules are indicated to accelerate the time to upper and lower gastrointestinal recovery following surgeries that include partial bowel resection with primary anastomosis. Alvimopan capsules are an opioid antagonist indicated to accelerate the time to upper and lower gastrointestinal recovery following surgeries that include partial bowel resection with primary anastomosis. ( 1 )