Domperidone
DOMPERIDONE
Overview:
Domperidone is a drug used to ease symptoms including nausea, vomiting, bloating and pain that occur due to slow movement of the stomach. It assists in the reduction of the feeling of sickness by increasing the speed at which food is passed through the stomach and the intestines. The drug is commonly used in cases where persons have issues of gastric disorders, acidity reflux and or rapidity of feeling full after eating.
Classification: Dopamine (D₂) receptor antagonist
Uses:
Domperidone is commonly being used in relieving such symptoms as nausea, vomiting, bloated stomach, or abdominal discomfort as a result of slow-digesting or acidic stomach. It assists ease of the food passage in the stomach and the intestinal system to promote a relief of the sensation of fullness, gases, and indigestion. In addition, it may be applied in the treatment of gastroparesis, which is a disorder in which the stomach does not empty as fast as it normally does and there are instances when it is taken to enhance breast breast milk production and under medical guidance.
How it works:
Domperidone works by blocking dopamine D₂ receptors, mainly in the part of the brain that controls nausea and in the gut. Dopamine can slow down the movement of the stomach and intestines and trigger vomiting. By blocking dopamine’s action, domperidone stimulates the muscles of the stomach and intestines, helping food move more quickly through the digestive tract. This action helps reduce nausea, vomiting, bloating, and discomfort after eating.
Dosage:As prescribed by your doctor.
Side effects:
Headache
Dry mouth
Drowsiness or fatigue
Irregular periods (in females)
Diarrhea
Precautions:
Before using domperidone, it is important to tell your doctor whether you have any heart problems, specifically whether you had experienced a skipped heartbeat, or whether you take any drug that is likely to impact the heart functionality. Be aware of doing it in case you have liver or kidney problems. Domperidone is not commonly applicable in long-time usage and higher dose, as it can increase the chance of cardiovascular side effects. Only pregnant or breastfeeding women are not allowed to use it without doctor recommendation. Never take more than the recommended dose and do not use it concomitantly with other cardiotropic medication unless advised by a health expert.
Disclaimer:This content is for informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare provider for medical advice and proper dosage.
Ranitidine
RANITIDINE
OVERVIEW
Ranitidine is used in the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (acid reflux) and peptic ulcer disease.
CLASSIFICATION
H2 receptor blockers
USES
Calm down the acid in your stomach
Used to treat and prevent stomach or intestinal sores
Treat symptoms like heartburn or that burning feeling in your chest caused by acid reflux.
Lowering the amount of acid, it helps your stomach and throat feel better and heal faster
HOW IT WORKS
Ranitidine is a competitive, reversible inhibitor of the action of histamine at the histamine H2 receptors found in gastric parietal cells. This results in decreased gastric acid secretion and gastric volume, and reduced hydrogen ion concentration.
DOSAGE
As directed by the physician
PRECAUTIONS
Tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to ranitidine or any other medications.
Tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking or plan to take while taking ranitidine. Your doctor may need to change the doses of your medications or monitor you carefully for side effects.
Tell your doctor if you have or have ever had porphyria, phenylketonuria, or kidney or liver disease.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking ranitidine, call your doctor.
SIDE EFFECTS
Headache
Constipation
Diarrhea
Nausea
Vomiting
Stomach pain
Ranitidine may cause other side effects. Call your doctor if you have any unusual problems while taking this medication.
DISCLAIMER
This content is for informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare provider for medical advice and proper dosage
SERRATIOPEPTIDASE
OVERVIEW
Serratiopeptidase helps the body break down proteins, thereby reducing inflammation
CLASSIFICATION
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug’ (NSAID)
USES
Serrapeptase is promoted as an anti-inflammatory and mucolytic agent, but efficacy for either use has not been well established. Two randomized controlled trials reported no reduction in swelling caused by sprained ankles, and results of studies evaluating use for pain and swelling after dental surgery are conflicting. Two clinical trials evaluating serrapeptase as a mucolytic agent also reported conflicting results. Serrapeptase has also been investigated for adjunctive use to antibiotics to enhance antibiotic activity; however, evidence is limited to 2 low-quality clinical studies
HOW IT WORKS
The specialty of Serrapeptase is it breaks down non-living proteins inside the human body. Non-living tissues are there in the body only when there is inflammation, swelling, or clogging. Serrapeptase geo-targets such sites in the body and reduces inflammation.
DOSAGE
As directed by the physician
PRECAUTIONS
Pregnancy and breastfeeding: There’s not enough research yet to know if serrapeptase is safe during pregnancy or while nursing. So, to be cautious, it’s best to avoid using it during these times.
Bleeding disorders: Serrapeptase may affect how your blood clots. If you have a bleeding condition, it could make things worse. It’s important to talk to your doctor before taking it.
Before surgery: Since serrapeptase can affect blood clotting, there’s a risk it could lead to more bleeding during or after surgery. Be sure to let your doctor know if you’re taking it, especially if you have surgery planned
SIDE EFFECT
There are several side effects of taking Serrapeptase, such as –
Skin irritation or dermatitis
Erythema or rashes
Joint pain
Nausea
Cough
Blood clotting disturbance
Poor appetite
Muscle pain
DISCLAIMER
This content is for informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare provider for medical advice and proper dosage
