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Mosafe 5 mg Tablet

Manufactured byGlenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
ContainsMosapride
Description
Mosafe 5 mg Tablet is used to increase the movement of food from the stomach to the intestine. It speeds up the process of gastric emptying and prevents the reflux of food into the food pipe.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Mosafe 5 mg Tablet

  • Diarrhea
  • Abdominal pain and cramps
  • Dizziness
  • Headache
  • Nausea
  • Sleeplessness
  • Dry mouth
  • Loss of appetite
  • Unusual tiredness and weakness
  • Yellowing of skin and eyes
  • Irregular heartbeat
  • Skin rash, hives, or itching

Uses of Mosafe 5 mg Tablet

What is it prescribed for?

  • Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
  • Gastroparesis
  • Adjunct prior to barium enema x-ray examination
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The amount of time taken by this medicine to show its effect is not clinically established.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The amount of time for which this medicine remains effective is not clinically established.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Consumption of alcohol is not recommended during treatment with this medicine due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects such as nausea, headache, liver dysfunction, jaundice, fatigue, etc.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    No habit forming tendencies were reported.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.

Allergy

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to mosapride or any other ingredient present along with the formulation.

Gastrointestinal hemorrhage

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 or obstruction in the intestines due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.

Breast-feeding

This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
General warnings

Use in elderly

This medicine should be used with extreme caution in elderly patients above 65 years of age due to the risk of adverse effects. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.

Bleeding of stomach or intestine

Report any instance indicating bleeding of the stomach like the presence of blood in stools, black or coffee-colored stools to the doctor immediately. This medicine should not be used if bleeding is evident or even suspected.

Mechanical obstruction of intestine

Report any incidence indicating intestinal blockage like severe bloating, nausea, vomiting, severe abdominal cramps, constipation, etc to the doctor. The use of this medicine is not recommended in such cases.

Other medicines

This medicine may interact with many other medicines and may cause severe adverse effects. Hence, it is advised that you inform the doctor about all your current medicines including any herbs and supplements before beginning treatment with this medicine.

Cardiovascular effects

This medicine is reported to have caused severe side effects on the heart and blood vessels. Extreme caution is advised while using this medicine as these side effects can be fatal. Special attention is required if you have a pre-existing heart condition. Appropriate corrective measures, dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.

Liver diseases

This medicine should be used with caution in patients suffering from liver diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of liver function is necessary while receiving this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.

Kidney diseases

This medicine should be used with caution in patients suffering from kidney diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of kidney function is necessary while receiving this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.

Missed Dose

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next scheduled dose, then it is advisable to skip the missed dose. Do not use extra medicine to make up for the missed dose.

Overdose

Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor 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

N/A

Instructions

Consumption of alcohol is not recommended during treatment with this medicine due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects such as nausea, headache, liver dysfunction, jaundice, fatigue, etc.
Interaction with Medicine

Erythromycin

Haloperidol

Ketoconazole

Quinine

Amiodarone

Terfenadine

Sotalol

Anticholinergic medicines

Disease interactions

Impaired liver function

This medicine should be used with caution in patients suffering from liver diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of liver function tests is necessary while receiving this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.

Respiratory Disorders

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with respiratory disorders (both hypoxemia and hypercapnia). Appropriate tests should be performed to rule out respiratory failure syndrome before treatment with this medicine is initiated.

Impaired kidney function

This medicine should be used with caution in patients suffering from kidney diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of kidney function is necessary while receiving this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.
Food interactions
Consumption of grapefruit or grapefruit juice is not recommended during treatment with this medicine due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects such as irregular heart rhythm, restlessness, fatigue, headache, nausea, etc.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
Take this medicine exactly as prescribed by the doctor. Do not take in larger or smaller quantities than recommended. Contact your doctor if the symptoms do not improve after 2 weeks of administration. Report any unusual symptoms to the doctor immediately.
Miscelleneous

Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Does not cause sleepiness

How it works
This medicine acts by increasing the concentration of a certain natural chemical which increases stomach muscle movement and improves gastric emptying. This helps in the faster movement of food from the stomach to the intestine.
Legal Status

Approved

Unknown

Approved

Unknown

Classification

Category

Gastrointestinal agents

Schedule

Schedule H

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https://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB11675

Mosapride citrate [Internet]. Pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. 2020 [cited 13 April 2020]. Available from:

https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Mosapride-citrate
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Information on this page was last updated on 16 Feb 2022

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