Ganaton Od Usage And Safety
Dosage
Itopride Hydrochloride
Side Effects
Blood and lymphatic system disorders : Leukopenia and thrombocytopenia. Immune system disorders : Anaphylactoid reaction, Endocrine disorders Increased prolactin level and gynecomastia. Nervous system disorders : Dizziness, headache and tremor . Gastrointestinal disorders : Diarrhea, constipation, abdominal pain, increased saliva and nausea. Hepato-biliary disorders Jaundice. Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders Rash, redness, and itching.
Drug Interactions
Particular caution should be taken with drugs with a narrow therapeutic index, sustained release or enteric-coated formulations. Anti-ulcer drugs like cimetidine, ranitidine, teprenone and cetraxate do not the prokinetic action of itopride, Anticholinergic drugs may reduce the action of itopride.
Indication
?Itopride hydrochloride is used in the treatment of gastrointestinal symptoms of functional, nonulcer dyspepsia (chronic gastritis) i.e., sensation of bloating, early satiety, upper abdominal pain or discomfort, anorexia, heartburn, nausea and vomiting.?
When not to Use
It (Itopride hydrochloride) is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to itopride hydrochloride or any of the excipients. It should not be used in patients in whom an increase in gastrointestinal motility could be harmful .