PRODUCT DETAILS

About Itorax OD 150mg Capsule SR

ITOPRIDE belongs to a class of drugs called 'gastroprokinetics' primarily used in the treatment of the disorders associated with reduced gastrointestinal motility. Besides this, ITOPRIDE also treats gastrointestinal disorders like dyspepsia (indigestion), bloating (feeling of stomach tightness due to gas), upper abdominal pain, anorexia (eating disorder), heartburn, nausea and vomiting. In the normal condition of digestion, the food is moved through the entire digestive tract (food pipe, stomach, small intestine and large intestine) by a rhythmic contraction, i.e. peristalsis movement. This regular movement of the digestive tract is called 'gastric motility.' When an individual suffers from a digestive motility problem, these contractions of the digestive tract do not work properly, leading to a variety of gastrointestinal issues. 

Uses of Itorax OD 150mg Capsule SR

Heartburn, Nausea, Vomiting, Bloating

Medicinal Benefits of Itorax OD 150mg Capsule SR

ITOPRIDE is a gastroprokinetics (enhance the movement of food from mouth through stomach and intestines) that is used for treating gastrointestinal symptoms such as heartburn, vomiting, nausea, bloating (stomach feels swollen due to build-up of gas), non-ulcer dyspepsia (indigestion), discomfort or pain in the stomach. ITOPRIDE prevents heartburn by enhancing the movement of food through stomach and intestines. Also, ITOPRIDE acts on chemoreceptor trigger zone (area that triggers vomiting) in the brain and prevents vomiting.

Directions for Use

Take ITOPRIDE on empty stomach preferably 1 hour before food or as advised by the doctor. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew or break it

Side Effects of Itorax OD 150mg Capsule SR

• Diarrhoea
• Stomach pain
• Headache
• Dry mouth
• Drowsiness

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In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

Patients with reduced kidney or liver functions should be monitored carefully and dose should be adjusted accordingly. ITOPRIDE may be excreted in breast milk. Therefore, breastfeeding or pregnant women are advised to consult a doctor before taking ITOPRIDE. If you notice dark, coffee coloured stools or blood in stools, contact your doctor immediately as these might be signs of bleeding in stomach. Do not take ITOPRIDE if you have increased gastrointestinal haemorrhage (internal bleeding of intestine and stomach), gastrointestinal motility (movement of food from mouth through stomach and intestine), mechanical perforation or obstruction as it may worsen the condition.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction:

ITOPRIDE may have interaction with anticholinergic agents (dicyclomine, trihexyphenidyl, ipratropium, belladonna alkaloids, benztropine mesylate, flavoxate, atropine, scopolamine, and hyoscyamine)

Drug-Disease Interaction:

Do not use ITOPRIDE in patients with Parkinson’s disease, gastrointestinal hemorrhage, Lapp lactase deficiency, galactose intolerance, or glucose-galactose malabsorption.

Safety Advice

ALCOHOL

Interaction of alcohol with ITOPRIDE is unknown. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol while using ITOPRIDE.

PREGNANCY

The safety of ITOPRIDE in pregnant women is unknown. Therefore, it is given to pregnant women only if doctor thinks benefits outweigh risks

BREAST FEEDING

The safety of ITOPRIDE in breastfeeding mother is unknown. Therefore, please consult a doctor

DRIVING

ITOPRIDE may cause dizziness or reduce alertness in some people. So, drive only if you are alert after taking ITOPRIDE.

LIVER

 Take ITOPRIDE with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

KIDNEY

Take ITOPRIDE with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required