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Itopride Hydrochloride

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Indications

Pain Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Nausea and Vomiting

Itopride Hydrochloride tablet is used for the stomach and gut symptoms of chronic gastritis. These include a feeling of an enlarged abdomen, upper abdominal pain, anorexia, heartburn, nausea and vomiting.

⚠️ Always consult a registered physician before taking any medicine.

Pharmacology

Itopride Hydrochloride is a strong dopamine-2 antagonist and also an acetylcholine esterase inhibitor. It raises acetylcholine levels by blocking dopamine D2 receptors and by inhibiting acetylcholinesterase. With more acetylcholine available, Gl peristalsis increases and the pressure of the lower esophageal sphincter goes up. Gastric motility is stimulated, gastric emptying speeds up, and gastro-duodenal coordination improves.

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding

Nobody has verified whether Itopride Hydrochloride is safe in pregnancy. So it can be given to a pregnant woman, or to a woman who may be pregnant, only when the expected benefit clearly outweighs the possible risk.

Information on how much passes into mother's milk comes from animals only. There is not enough experience of using itopride during breast-feeding, so it is not recommended for women who are breast-feeding.

⚠️ Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.

Dosage Reference

⚠️ Reference ranges from official sources only. Consult your doctor for personalized dosing.

Adults: The usual adult dose of Itopride Hydrochloride is 50 mg by mouth, three times daily. The dose may be reduced depending on the patient's age and symptoms. Itopride Hydrochloride should be taken before meals. Use in the elderly Elderly people often have reduced body function, so they are prone to adverse reactions and should be closely monitored. If adverse reactions appear, suitable steps should be taken, such as reducing the dose or stopping the medicine. Use in pediatric population The safety and efficacy of Itopride Hydrochloride in children and adolescents have not been established. For this reason, it is not recommended for anyone below 18 years of age. Shock and anaphylactoid reactions Shock and anaphylactoid reactions may occur, so the patient should be watched closely. If hypotension, dyspnoea, larynx edema, urticaria, pallor, diaphoresis etc. occur, stop the medicine and take appropriate measures. Hepatic function disorder and Jaundice Hepatic function disorder and jaundice may occur, with increased AST (GOT), ALT (GPT) and g-GTP etc. The patient should be closely observed. If any abnormalities occur, stop the medicine and take appropriate therapeutic measures.