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Itopride

    Brands

    DEA Class;  Rx

    Common Brand Names; Ganaton

    • Gastroprokinetic agent
    Itopride is an effectively increases movement of food and facilitates emptying of the stomach. It is used for the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Functional Dyspepsia, and other associated motility disorders.
     
    • Non-ulcer dyspepsia
      Itopride is used for the treatment of non-ulcer or functional dyspepsia. Symptoms may include fullness, discomfort and sometimes pain of the stomach.
    • Gastroparesis
      Itopride is used for the treatment of condition where movement of food from the stomach is very slow resulting in delayed emptying.
    • Nausea and vomiting
      Itopride is also sometimes used for the prevention and treatment of nausea and vomiting. This may be due to chemotherapy or a recent surgery

    Itopride is contraindicated in hypersensitivity to itopride or benzamides; lactation, GI hemorrhage, obstruction or perforation. Itopride may not be indicated for those suffering from Parkinson’s disease or other conditions involving dopamine regulation issues. Itopride should be used with special caution in the young and the elderly. Little information is available at this time regarding the safe use of itopride during pregnancy.

    The most common side-effects of itopride include mild to moderate abdominal pain and diarrhoea. Some other side effects that may occur include: rash, giddiness, exhaustion, back or chest pain, increased salivation, constipation, headache, sleeping disorders, dizziness, galactorrhea, and gynecomastia.

    Leukopenia, a reduction in the normal level of white blood cells, can be a potentially life-threatening reaction to itopride.

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    Pregnancy: Not recommended

    Lactation: Not recommended

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    Itopride

    Tablet

    • 50mg