Itopride (HCl)
Generic medicine reference
Overview
Itopride (HCl) is a substituted Benzamide, which is used for its prokinetic and antiemetic properties. The actions, uses and adverse effects similar to that of metoclopramide.
Indications
Itopride (HCl) is primarily indicated in conditions like Dyspepsia, Gastro-esophageal reflux disease, Nausea and vomiting, and can also be given in adjunctive therapy as an alternative drug of choice in Anorexia, Heart burn.
Contraindications
Itopride (HCl) is contraindicated in conditions like Parkinson's disease, Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, Hypersensitivity to any component of product.
Side Effects
The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Itopride (HCl) are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Dizziness, Headache, Diarrhea, Constipation, Redness, Tremor, Thrombocytopenia, Leucopenia.
Warnings
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.
High Risk Groups
Drug should not be given to Pediatrics, Pregnant Mothers, patients suffering from Kidney dysfunction, patients suffering from Liver Malfunction, and Neonates. If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.
Adult Dosage
50 mg (50 (50)) 8 hourly PO — Should be taken before meal.
Child Dosage
No child dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Neonatal Dosage
No neonatal dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Drug Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Itopride (HCl) was found.
Storage
Store Between 15°C-30°C.
Available Brands in Pakistan
10 active brands listed alphabetically.
DYNETIC
ActiveFEROZSONS LABORATOIES LTD.
DML: DYNETIC
Tabs
GANATON
ActiveABBOTT LABORATORIES (PAKISTAN) LIMITED.
DML: GANATON
Tabs
GANATON XR
ActiveABBOTT LABORATORIES (PAKISTAN) LIMITED.
DML: GANATON XR
Tabs
IPRIDE
ActiveWILSHIRE LABORATORIES (PVT) LTD.
DML: IPRIDE
Tabs
IPRIDE SR
ActiveWILSHIRE LABORATORIES (PVT) LTD.
DML: IPRIDE SR
Caps
ITORIDE
ActiveLEXICON PHARMACEUTICALS (PVT) LTD.
DML: ITORIDE
Tabs
ITOTAB
ActiveOPAL LABORATORIES (PVT) LTD.
DML: ITOTAB
Tabs
NOGERD
ActiveHELIX PHARMA (PRIVATE) LIMITED
DML: NOGERD
Tabs
NOGERD SR
ActiveHELIX PHARMA (PRIVATE) LIMITED
DML: NOGERD SR
Caps
TEPRIDE
ActiveSHAIGAN PHARMACEUTICALS (PVT) LTD.
DML: TEPRIDE
Tabs
For educational purposes only. Check current guidelines and consult a qualified healthcare professional before making clinical decisions.