Itopride
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Molecule Description
Itopride is used in treating symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, heartburn, a feeling of fullness, loss of appetite, stomach discomfort caused by reduced movement of food in the digestive tract. Itopride is available in the form of tablets and capsules. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding and about all the medicines and supplements you take and all the conditions or diseases you suffer from, before starting itopride.
Uses
Itopride is used to treat symptoms caused by reduced movement of food in the digestive tract such as nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, heartburn, loss of appetite, stomach discomfort and sensation of bloating (feeling of fullness).
Contraindications
When should one not use Itopride
- If you are allergic to itopride or similar medicines.
- If you have a blockage, perforation (tear) or bleeding in the intestine or stomach.
Side effects
Common side effects of this drug are:
- Diarrhoea
- Nausea
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Stomach pain
- Constipation
Precautions and Warnings
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
Talk to your doctor if
- You have problems with your heart, liver or kidneys
- You have a blockage, perforation (tear) or bleeding in the intestine or stomach
- You are above 60 years old
- You have ulcers in your stomach or intestines
- Itopride is not recommended for use in patients below 16 years of age.
Mode of Action
How Does It Work?
Itopride 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 itopride 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.
- Especially if you are taking anticholinergic medicines like atropine, benztropine mesylate, cyclopentolate, dicyclomine, etc.
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