Itopride is a dopamine type 2 receptor antagonist with acetylcholinesterase inhibiting characteristics that helps patients suffering from
functional dyspepsia speed up stomach emptying. This medicine is typically used to treat GI symptoms induced by decreased GI motility, including non-ulcer/dysmotility dyspepsia, gastroparesis (delayed stomach emptying), abdominal bloating, regurgitation, heart burn,
dopamine or prolactin related diseases.
Take this medicine as prescribed by your doctor.
Take this medicine before meals.
Reduce the intake of alcohol while taking this medication.
Take this as prescribed by doctor.
This medicine is used to treat functional dyspepsia (indigestion), non-ulcer dyspepsia (chronic gastritis), sensation of bloating, fullness, upper abdominal pain or discomfort, loss of appetite, heartburn, nausea, and vomiting.
This drug can cause diarrhea, constipation, abdominal pain, increased saliva, nausea, dizziness, headache, and tremors.
This medicine is contraindicated in pregnant females.
This medicine is contraindicated or not recommended in in lactating females.
Itopride enhances the action of acetylcholine, and may produce cholinergic effects.
This medication is not to be given in gastrointestinal hemorrhage, mechanical obstruction or perforation, or in conditions where increased GI motility will be harmful.
When should I take this medication?
This medication is usually taken on empty stomach before three times a day.
How to store this medication?
Please store the tablet form of this medicine at room temperature (18-25 Celsius). Keep medicine away from children, and excessive light and moisture. The liquid or suspension form of this medicine is to be refrigerated and stored at 2-8 C. Shake it well before use. Discard the suspension 4 weeks after use.
Is it necessary to take this medication before meals?
Yes, it is necessary to take this medication before meals.
You may experience drowsiness, headache, dizziness, diarrhea, and increased saliva production.
What should I do if the side effects worsen?