Acotiamide
Description
Acotiamide is a medicine used for the treatment of symptoms such as bloating, nausea, burping, stomach pain and discomfort, early satiety (a feeling of being full after eating a small amount of food and unable to eat a full meal), etc., associated with dyspepsia (indigestion). It works by increasing the level of a chemical substance that helps in improving gastrointestinal motility (contraction of the smooth muscles of the gastrointestinal tract) and promoting the movement of the food from the stomach into the intestine.
Acotiamide may cause some side effects like diarrhoea, headache, nausea, vomiting, etc. Consult your doctor if these symptoms persist or become worse.
Acotiamide may be taken before a meal. The dose and duration of treatment will be decided by your doctor based on the severity of your condition. Take this medicine for the recommended duration for better results. Avoid taking more than the recommended dose as it may increase the risk of undesired effects.
Acotiamide is not recommended for use if you are allergic to it. Inform your doctor if you have any other medical conditions or taking any other medications before starting the treatment with Acotiamide. This will help your doctor adjust the dose to avoid undesired effects. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or are breastfeeding before taking this medicine.
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Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Acotiamide
- Diarrhoea
- Dizziness
- Rash
- Headache
- Nausea or Vomiting
Uses of Acotiamide
What is it prescribed for?
- Functional Dyspepsia (indigestion)
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Concerns
Commonly asked questions
- Onset of actionThe amount of time required for Acotiamide to show its action is not clinically established.
- Duration of effectThe amount of time for which Acotiamide remains active in your body is not clinically established.
- Safe with alcohol?Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
- Is it habit forming?No habit-forming tendencies were reported for Acotiamide.
- Usage in pregnancy?Due to the lack of relevant safety information during pregnancy, consult your doctor before taking Acotiamide.
- Usage while breast-feeding?Due to the lack of relevant safety information while breastfeeding, consult your doctor before taking Acotiamide.
Allergic reaction
Acotiamide is not recommended for use if you are allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you experience symptoms like rashes, hives (itchy, painful eruptions that sting), blisters, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), dizziness, difficulty breathing, etc.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
Due to the lack of relevant safety information during pregnancy, consult your doctor before taking Acotiamide.
Breast-feeding
Due to the lack of relevant safety information while breastfeeding, consult your doctor before taking Acotiamide.
General warnings
Driving vehicles or operating machines
Acotiamide may cause dizziness in some cases. Avoid performing activities that may require mental alertness like driving vehicles or operating heavy machines if you feel dizzy after taking this medicine.
Use of other medications
Inform your doctor about all your current medications, including any herbs or supplements, before starting treatment with Acotiamide to avoid any undesired effects.
Missed Dose
Take the missed dose of Acotiamide as soon as you remember. If it is time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed one.
Overdose
Never take more than the recommended dose of Acotiamide. Seek emergency medical assistance in case of an overdose.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Instructions
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Disease interactions
Disease
Information not available.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
Take Acotiamide before a meal or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not break, chew, or crush the tablet in your mouth. Swallow as a whole with plenty of water.
Do not take Acotiamide in larger or smaller quantities than prescribed. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor, as your symptoms may become worse.
Avoid consuming alcohol if you have stomach problems, as it may make your condition worse.
Keep this medicine away from the reach of children and pets. Ensure that the unused or expired medicine is disposed of properly.
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How it works
Acotiamide works by increasing the level of a chemical substance that helps in improving gastrointestinal motility (contraction of the smooth muscles of the gastrointestinal tract) and promoting the movement of the food from the stomach into the intestine. Thus it relieves symptoms such as nausea, bloating, belching, early satiety, stomach pain, etc., associated with dyspepsia (indigestion).
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Cholinesterase inhibitors, Gastroprokinetic Agents
Schedule
Schedule H
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Pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. 2021. Acotiamide hydrochloride. [online] Available at: < [Accessed 30 December 2021].
Suzuki, H., Ueda, M. and Iwasaki, E., 2016. Profile of acotiamide in the treatment of functional dyspepsia. Clinical and Experimental Gastroenterology, [online] p.83. Available at: < [Accessed 30 December 2021].
Information on this page was last updated on 4 Apr 2022
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