Itopride
ITOPRIDE
Overview
Itopride is used in the treatment of heartburn, vomiting and nausea.
Classification
N-benzylbenzamide
Uses
Doctors commonly recommend Itopride for:
Indigestion and slow stomach movement (gastroparesis)
Feeling of fullness or heaviness after eating
Nausea and vomiting
Acid reflux or heartburn-like symptoms
How It Works:
Itopride works by stimulating the movement of the stomach and intestines, helping food pass through faster. It also blocks certain signals in the brain that trigger nausea, making you feel less sick.
Dosage:
As prescribed by your doctor.
Side effects
You may experience:
Stomach cramps or discomfort
Loose motions (diarrhea)
Mild headache or dizziness
Occasionally, fatigue or feeling low in energy
These effects are usually mild and go away on their own.
Precautions
Tell your doctor if you have liver, kidney, or heart problems
Avoid alcohol, as it may increase side effects
Not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding without medical advice
Don’t take more than the recommended dose—it won’t help faster and may cause problems
Let your doctor know about all other medicines or supplements you’re using
Disclaimer:
This content is for informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare provider for medical advice and proper dosage
Pantoprazole
PANTOPRAZOLE
Overview:
Pantoprazole is a drug that reduces acid levels produced in the stomach. It belongs to the category of the drug blockers called proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). The drug has often been used to treat acid reflux, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), stomach ulcers and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. Pantoprazole relieves such symptoms as heartburn and helps to recover the stomach lining.
Classification:Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI)
Uses:
Pantoprazole is used to treat the diseases caused by an excess stomach acid like GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease), acid reflux, stomach ulcers, and the Zollinger-Ellinson disease. It also relieves the symptoms of heartburn, acid regurgitation, and indigestion, by reducing acid secretions and helps in recovering the stomach and the esophagus.
How it works:
Pantoprazole acts in blocking a pump on the stomach lining called proton pump (H 16 itrapazoviatricfootnote 16 overnight hist seriously atpase). This is an enzyme that has a key role in producing stomach acid. Pantoprazole reduces the acid content of a stomach by stopping the action of this pump. Such a decrease aids in improving the symptoms of heartburn and repairing the injured parts of the stomach and esophagus.
Dosage:
As prescribed by your doctor.
Side effects:
Gas or bloating
Stomach pain
Headache
Nausea or vomiting
Diarrhea
Precautions:
Prior to taking pantoprazole, inform your physician about your liver conditions, low levels of magnesium, and any other drug that is in use that can react with this. Side effects of long-term use include vitamin B12 deficiency, loss of bone, or intestinal infection. Pregnant/ Breast feeding: use with caution, only with medical advice. Nevertheless, do not eliminate the medicine abruptly, at least, without the doctor consultation, particularly in a case of long-term treatment.
Disclaimer:This content is for informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare provider for medical advice and proper dosage.
