Bylvay Side Effects, Uses, Interactions, Pictures, Warnings & Dosing

- BYLVAY
- QTY 30
- 200 MCG
- PEL DSP CP
- Near 77381

ODEVIXIBAT (OH de VIX i bat) treats itching caused by liver disease. It works by decreasing the amount of bile acids in the body, which reduces itching.

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Take this medication by mouth. Take it as directed on the prescription label at the same time every day. Open the shell containing the pellets and put the contents in up to 2 tablespoons of soft food or 1 teaspoon of liquid. Swallow the mixture right away. Do not chew. Follow the dose with liquid. Keep taking it unless your care team tells you to stop.
Take bile acid binding resins, such as cholestyramine, colesevelam, and colestipol at a different time of day than this medication. Take this medication 4 hours before or 4 hours after these products.
This medication comes with INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE. Ask your pharmacist for directions on how to use this medication. Read the information carefully. Talk to your pharmacist or care team if you have questions.
Talk to your care team about the use of this medication in children. While it may be prescribed for children as young as 3 months for selected conditions, precautions do apply.

Overdosage: If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control center or emergency room at once.
NOTE: This medicine is only for you. Do not share this medicine with others.
Visit your care team for regular checks on your progress. Tell your care team if your symptoms do not start to get better or if they get worse. You may need blood work while you are taking this medication.
You should make sure you get enough vitamin A, D, E, and K while you are taking this medication. Discuss the food you eat and the vitamins you take with your care team.
Side effects that you should report to your care team as soon as possible:
-Allergic reactions—skin rash, itching, hives, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat
-Bleeding—bloody or black, tar-like stools, vomiting blood or brown material that looks like coffee grounds, red or dark brown urine, small red or purple spots on skin, unusual bruising or bleeding
-Dehydration—increased thirst, dry mouth, feeling faint or lightheaded, headache, dark yellow or brown urine
-Liver injury—right upper belly pain, loss of appetite, nausea, light-colored stool, dark yellow or brown urine, yellowing skin or eyes, unusual weakness or fatigue
-Low vitamin A level—change in vision, dry eyes, dry skin, frequent infections
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report these to your care team if they continue or are bothersome):
-Diarrhea
-Stomach pain
-Vomiting

This list may not describe all possible side effects. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Keep out of the reach of children and pets.
Store at room temperature between 20 and 25 degrees C (68 and 77 degrees F). Get rid of any unused medication after the expiration date.
To get rid of medications that are no longer needed or have expired:
-Take the medication to a medication take-back program. Check with your pharmacy or law enforcement to find a location.
-If you cannot return the medication, check the label or package insert to see if the medication should be thrown out in the garbage or flushed down the toilet. If you are not sure, ask your care team. If it is safe to put it in the trash, take the medication out of the container. Mix the medication with cat litter, dirt, coffee grounds, or other unwanted substance. Seal the mixture in a bag or container. Put it in the trash.

NOTE: This sheet is a summary. It may not cover all possible information. If you have questions about this medicine, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider.

DISCLAIMER: This drug information content is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Patients should always consult their physician with any questions regarding a medical condition and to obtain medical advice and treatment. Drug information is sourced from GSDD (Gold Standard Drug Database ) provided by Elsevier.