Troxipide
Description
Troxipide is used for the treatment of dyspepsia (indigestion), stomach and intestinal ulcers, acute gastritis, and acute exacerbation of chronic gastritis. It is not recommended for use in patients less than 18 years of age.
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Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Troxipide
- Constipation
- Nausea or Vomiting
- Heartburn
- Itching and skin rash
- Diarrhea
- Difficulty in breathing
- Difficulty in swallowing
- Dizziness and fainting
- Unusual tiredness and weakness
- Loss of appetite
- Yellowing of skin and eyes
- Elevated Liver Enzymes
Uses of Troxipide
What is it prescribed for?
- Peptic Ulcer
- Gastritis
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Concerns
Commonly asked questions
- Onset of actionThe amount of time taken by this medicine to show its effect is not clinically established.
- Duration of effectThe amount of time for which this medicine remains effective in the 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.
- Usage in pregnancy?This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women.
- Usage 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 using this medicine. Your doctor may advise you to discontinue the drug or to discontinue breastfeeding based on your clinical condition.
Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to troxipide or any other inactive ingredient present along with it.
Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women 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.
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 using this medicine. Your doctor may advise you to discontinue the drug or to discontinue breastfeeding based on your clinical condition.
General warnings
Other medicines
Troxipide 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.
Use in children
This medicine is not recommended for use in children below 18 years of age since the safety and efficacy of use are not clinically established.
Use in elderly
This medicine is not recommended for use in elderly patients since the risk of severe adverse effects is significantly high. However, your doctor may prescribe this medicine in certain specific circumstances if the benefits significantly outweigh the risks. Patients should be monitored closely in such cases for any severe adverse effects.
Liver diseases
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with liver diseases due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient’s condition. Regular monitoring of liver function tests is necessary while taking this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.
Women with childbearing potential
This medicine should be used with caution in women with childbearing potential due to the increased risk of sexual cycle dysfunctions. Report any unusual symptoms to the doctor on priority. An alternative treatment option may be necessary 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 your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed one.
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
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 this medicine exactly as prescribed by the doctor. Your dose is likely to vary based on the symptoms being treated and other factors like age, disease history, etc. Report any severe undesired side effects to the doctor. Ensure that the course of treatment is completed. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.
Miscelleneous
How it works
This medicine works by improving the flow of blood in the stomach and increasing the secretion of certain substances that protect the gastric lining from further damage.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Systemic non antisecretory gastric cytoprotective agent
Schedule
Schedule H
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Information on this page was last updated on 16 Jan 2019
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