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Itorax 50 MG Tablet

Manufacturer
Tas Med (India) Pvt. Ltd.
Composition
Itopride
Prescription
Required

Description

Itorax 50 MG Tablet 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.

Uses of Itorax 50 MG Tablet

What is it prescribed for?

  • Non-ulcer dyspepsia

    Itorax 50 MG Tablet is used for the treatment of non-ulcer or functional dyspepsia. Symptoms may include fullness, discomfort and sometimes pain of the stomach.

  • Gastroparesis

    Itorax 50 MG Tablet is used for the treatment of condition where movement of food from the stomach is very slow resulting in delayed emptying.

  • Nausea and vomiting

    Itorax 50 MG Tablet is also sometimes used for the prevention and treatment of nausea and vomiting. This may be due to chemotherapy or a recent surgery.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Itorax 50 MG Tablet

  • Diarrhea
  • Abdominal pain
  • Headache
  • Nausea
  • Decrease in white blood cells and platele tssevere
  • Gynacomastiasevererare
  • Allergic skin reactionsevererare
  • Increased liver enzyme levelssevere
  • Jaundicesevererare
SEVERE
Contact your doctor immediately if any of these symptoms are experienced on a regular basis.
RARE
Observed in a small fraction of population.
This is not an exhaustive list of side effects. Please inform your doctor if you experience any adverse reaction to the medication.

Highlights

Commonly asked questions for Itorax 50 MG Tablet

Onset of action

The effect of this medicine can be observed within 30-60 minutes of administration.

Duration of effect

The effect of this medicine lasts for 4-6 hours. However, it is subject to vary from one patient to another.

Safe with alcohol?

moderate
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.

Substitutes

List of substitutes for Itorax 50 MG Tablet

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Itorax 50 MG Tablet, and hence can be used as its substitute.
Ganaton 50 MG Tablet
Abbott India Ltd.
Gitune 50 MG Tablet
Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Itokine 50 MG Tablet
Zydus Cadila
Retune 50 MG Tablet
Zuventus Healthcare Ltd.
Tonate 50 MG Tablet
Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd.

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When not to use?

Contraindications of Itorax 50 MG Tablet

  • 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.

Dosage

  • 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.

Interactions

All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.

Interaction with Alcoholmoderate

  • 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 drugsmoderate

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.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.

General Instructions

Take Itorax 50 MG Tablet 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.

Warnings

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.

Other details

  • To be taken before food
  • To be taken as instructed by doctor
  • May cause sleepiness

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

Approved
Unknown
Unknown
Approved

Classification

Category
Gastrointestinal agents
Schedule
Schedule H

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