Itopride
Description
Itopride is an effectively increases movement of food and facilitates emptying of the stomach. It is used for the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Functional Dyspepsia, and other associated motility disorders.
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Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Itopride
- Diarrhea
- Abdominal pain
- Headache
- Nausea
- Decrease in white blood cells and platele ts
- Gynacomastia
- Allergic skin reaction
- Increased liver enzyme levels
- Jaundice
Uses of Itopride
What is it prescribed for?
- Non-ulcer dyspepsia
- Gastroparesis
- Nausea and vomiting
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Concerns
Commonly asked questions
- Onset of actionThe effect of this medicine can be observed within 30-60 minutes of administration.
- Duration of effectThe effect of this medicine lasts for 4-6 hours. However, it is subject to vary from one patient to another.
- Safe with alcohol?Reduce or minimize the uptake of alcohol while taking this medicine. Contact your doctor if any unwanted effects are observed.
- Is it habit forming?No habit forming tendencies were reported.
- Usage in pregnancy?Use of this medicine in pregnant women is not recommended unless absolutely necessary. It should be used only if the potential benefits outweigh the associated risks. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
- Usage while breast-feeding?Use of this medicine in breastfeeding mothers is not recommended. If the need of this medicine is absolutely necessary then breastfeeding should be discontinued prior to uptake. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known history of allergy to Itopride or any other ingredient present along with it.
Gastrointestinal haemorrhage
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients having internal bleeding of the stomach and intestine. This may be attributed to various reasons including a ruptured bowel (Gastrointestinal Perforation).
Mechanical bowel obstruction
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients having a blockage in the intestine.
Parkinson's disease
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients having dopamine related disorders like Parkinson's disease.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
Use of this medicine in pregnant women is not recommended unless absolutely necessary. It should be used only if the potential benefits outweigh the associated risks. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
Breast-feeding
Use of this medicine in breastfeeding mothers is not recommended. If the need of this medicine is absolutely necessary then breastfeeding should be discontinued prior to uptake. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
General warnings
Pediatric use
Use of this medicine is not recommended in children who are less than 16 years old.
Geriatric use
This medicine should be used with caution in elderly patients as the risk of side effects are increasingly high.
Bleeding of stomach and intestine
Report any instance indicating bleeding of the stomach like presence of blood in stools, black or coffee colored stools to the doctor. This medicine should not be used if bleeding is evident or even suspected.
Mechanical obstruction of stomach
Report any incidence indicating intestinal blockage like severe bloating, nausea, vomiting, severe abdominal cramps, constipation etc to the doctor. Use of this medicine is not recommended in such cases.
Other medicine
Report the use of all other medicine including supplements and herbs to the doctor while receiving this medicine.
Missed Dose
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next scheduled dose, then the missed dose can be skipped.
Overdose
The likelihood of an overdose is very less. However, contact your doctor if an overdose is suspected.
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
Use of alcohol in excessive amounts can cause acidity and the risk of adverse effects are very high while taking it with this medicine.
Instructions
Reduce or minimize the uptake of alcohol while taking this medicine. Contact your doctor if any unwanted effects are observed.
Interaction with Medicine
Anticholinergic drugs
Disease interactions
Disease
Information not available.
Food interactions
It is advised to not consume grapefruit juice in large quantities while taking this medicine as the likelihood of unwanted effects increase. Consult your doctor if an undesirable effect is experienced.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
Take Itopride as instructed by the doctor. Your doctor may make some changes in the dose based on symptoms and age. You should adhere to all the instructions given by the doctor.
Miscelleneous
How it works
This medicine acts by increasing the concentration of chemicals at the nerve endings causing an increase in stomach muscle movement. This helps in the faster movement of food from the stomach to the intestine.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Gastrointestinal agents
Schedule
Schedule H
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