Acotiamide
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Molecule Summary
| Uses | Bloating, Feeling of Early Fullness After Meals |
| Therapy | Digestants |
| Side Effects | Diarrhoea, Constipation, Nausea, Vomiting, Rashes |
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Molecule Description
Acotiamide is used to treat bloating after meals, upper abdominal pain and early satiety (feeling of fullness only after a few bites) in indigestion. It is available in the form of a tablet. Before starting treatment with acotiamide, inform the doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding and about your detailed medical history.
Uses
Acotiamide is used for the treatment of bloating after meals, pain or discomfort in the upper abdomen and early satiety (you feel very full after a few bites of food) associated with indigestion.
Contraindications
When should one not use Acotiamide
If you are allergic to acotiamide or similar medicines.
Side effects
Common side effects of this drug are:
- Diarrhoea
- Constipation
Precautions and Warnings
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
Talk to your doctor if
- You develop any allergic reactions after taking Acotiamide.
- You have problems with your heart, liver or kidneys.
Mode of Action
How Does It Work?
Acotiamide works by increasing the movement of food in the digestive tract (especially the stomach and intestines), thus accelerating the emptying of the stomach.
Interactions
Interactions with other medicines
Some medicines can affect the way Acotiamide works or this medicine itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time. Tell your doctor about all the medicines, supplements or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction.
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