Requires Prescription: Yes
Generics: Itopride Hydrochloride
Used For: Dyspepsia
How it Works: Itopride hydrochloride enhances gastrointestinal motility by antagonizing dopamine D2 receptors and inhibiting acetylcholinesterase. This promotes acetylcholine release and reduces its degradation.
Itollium Tablets Usage and Safety:
Dosage: Itopride Hydrochloride
Side Effects:
Blood and Lymphatic System: Leukopenia, thrombocytopenia
Immune System: Anaphylactoid reaction
Endocrine System: Increased prolactin levels, gynecomastia
Nervous System: Dizziness, headache, tremor
Gastrointestinal: Diarrhea, constipation, abdominal pain, increased saliva, nausea
Hepato-biliary: Jaundice
Skin: Rash, redness, itching
Drug Interactions: Exercise caution with drugs that have a narrow therapeutic index, sustained-release or enteric-coated formulations. Anti-ulcer medications (e.g., cimetidine, ranitidine) may reduce Itopride’s effectiveness, and anticholinergic drugs might counteract its action.
Indication: Treatment of gastrointestinal symptoms associated with functional, nonulcer dyspepsia (chronic gastritis), including bloating, early satiety, upper abdominal pain, heartburn, nausea, and vomiting.
When Not to Use: Contraindicated in individuals with known hypersensitivity to Itopride hydrochloride or any of its components. Not suitable for patients where increased gastrointestinal motility could be harmful.
Itollium Tablets Precautions:
Precaution: Itopride may enhance acetylcholine activity, potentially leading to cholinergic side effects.
Itollium Tablets Warnings:
Warning 1: Dosage adjustments may be required based on age and symptoms.
Warning 2: Avoid use in conditions where increased gastrointestinal motility could be harmful, such as gastrointestinal hemorrhage, mechanical obstruction, or perforation.
Warning 3: Insufficient data on the safety of Itopride during pregnancy; use only if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Additional Information:
Pregnancy Category: Always consult your physician before use.
Storage: Store at room temperature, away from direct light and heat.
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