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June 26, 2000
                			
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				Alosetron (Lotronex) For Treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome
June 26, 2000 (Issue: 1081)
				Alosetron hydrochloride (Lotronex - Glaxo Welcome), a selective serotonin receptor antagonist, has received FDA approval for treatment of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) in women whose primary bowel symptom is diarrhea.
        			
        			
				
				
        			
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