Top Salts
Itopride
How Itopride works
Itopride indirectly stimulates the release of acetylcholine, a chemical messenger that can increase the motility of the intestine.
Side Effects
Decreased white blood cell count, Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing), Dryness in mouth, Restlessness, Drowsiness, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Anxiety, Agitation, Parkinsonism, Akathisia
Usage
Itopride is used in the treatment of heartburn, vomiting and nausea.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is Itopride?Itopride belongs to a group of drugs called prokinetic agents which normalize or increase bowel movement (motility). They increase gastric emptying with increased rate of passage of digested food through the small intestine. In addition, Itopride suppresses vomiting.
Q. What is Itopride used for?Itopride is used to treat symptoms due to slow emptying of the stomach like a feeling of stomach fullness (not feeling hungry), heartburn, nausea and vomiting due to problems of the gut.
