Itopride+Pantoprazole

When should one not use Itopride+Pantoprazole

• If you are allergic to pantoprazole, itopride, or any other ingredient in this medicine.
• If you are allergic to other proton pump inhibitor medicines such as pantoprazole, omeprazole, rabeprazole, etc.
• If you are suffering from blockage, perforation (tear) or bleeding in the intestine or stomach.

Common side effects of this drug are:

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhoea
• Stomach pain
• Constipation
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Dry skin

Other General Warnings

• You develop an allergic reaction after taking this medicine.
• You have problems with your heart, liver or kidneys.
• You have ulcers in your stomach or intestines.
• You have low levels of vitamin B12 in your body.
• You are on medications to treat HIV infection.
• You do not notice any improvement in your condition while on treatment with Itopride+Pantoprazole.
• You have a blockage, perforation (tear) or bleeding in the intestine or stomach.
• You are above 60 years old.
• You develop a rash on your skin on exposure to the sun, contact your doctor.
• If you are on this medicine for more than three months, your blood magnesium levels may drop causing symptoms like fatigue, muscle contractions, altered mental state, fits, dizziness, rapid heart rate. Your doctor may perform regular tests for the same.
• Taking this medicine for more than one year may increase the chances of developing bone fractures.
• Itopride+Pantoprazole is not recommended for use in a patient below 16 years of age.

How Does It Work?

• Itopride+Pantoprazole works by the combined action of both its components - pantoprazole and itopride.
• Pantoprazole works by inhibiting a pump called the proton pump in the stomach wall, responsible for the secretion of stomach acids for digestion and hence leads to reduced acid production.
• Itopride works by increasing the movement in the stomach and intestines, thus accelerates the emptying of the stomach.

Interactions with other medicines

• Some medicines can affect the way Itopride+Pantoprazole 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 medicines to treat your fungal infections, cancer, HIV-infection, mental health problems.
• Other medicines like atropine, benztropine mesylate, cyclopentolate, dicyclomine, methotrexate, St John's wort should be used with caution with Itopride+Pantoprazole.

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