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What are the uses of Domperidone 10mg, how to use it and what are the notes during use? The following article will provide important information about the drug Domreme. However, before using, the patient still needs a prescription from a qualified doctor.
1. What is Domreme?
Domreme contains the active ingredient domperidone. This active ingredient is a type of dopamine antagonist, which acts as a gastric motility agent. Domperidone helps move food faster through the esophagus, through the stomach, and through the intestines.
2. Uses and indications of Domreme
Domreme is indicated for use in the following cases:
Treatment of vomiting and nausea. Epigastric pain Treatment of anorexia, bloating, belching, abdominal distension. Treatment of chronic gastritis, reflux esophagitis, gastric prolapse, use of anti-cancer drugs, .. in the elderly. For children with upper respiratory tract infections, vomiting and taking anticancer drugs.
3. Contraindications to Domreme 10mg
According to the manufacturer's advice and guidance from a qualified doctor, Domreme 10mg is contraindicated in the following cases:
Domreme should not be used in patients who are sensitive and allergic to the active ingredient domperidone or to the excipients. any of the product. Do not use in patients with disease or tumor in the pituitary gland. Do not use in patients with severe abdominal pain, prolonged black stools or bloody stools.
4. Instructions for using Domreme
4.1. Dosage of Domreme 10mg The dose of Domreme 10mg is indicated based on your health condition and response to treatment.
Dosage for adults and adolescents >12 years old and weighing >35kg is 1-2 tablets/3-4 times/day with a maximum daily dose of 80mg. The maximum duration of treatment is 4 weeks. Infants and children: dosage will be based on weight. Usually, the dose will be 0.25-0.5mg/kg x 3-4 times/day and the maximum dose is 2.4mg/kg. 4.2. How to take Domreme 10mg The process of using the drug should follow all the instructions of the doctor and pharmacist carefully. Or look on the drug leaflet. Domreme should be taken before meals. Taking the drug after a meal may slow down its absorption.
Active ingredient domperidone should only be used for a short time and lasts about 7 days with the lowest dose to have the best effect. If you are taking domperidone to help improve nausea or vomiting, you can stop taking it when you start to feel better.
Do not use the medicine more often or for longer than prescribed. This does not help improve the disease faster, but on the contrary, it can also bring serious side effects.
During the use of the drug should not drink grapefruit juice or eat grapefruit. Because grapefruit can increase the risk of side effects with Domreme 10mg.
5. Be careful when taking Domreme 10mg
Use the drug in doses more than 30mg per day and in elderly people at risk of serious irregular heartbeats or cardiac arrest.
Domreme can increase the hormone prolactin in the body. In the case of breast cancer or a history of breast cancer, a doctor's appointment is required to weigh the benefits and risks of taking the drug.
The process of using drugs can cause accumulation in the body, affecting liver and kidney function. Absolutely do not use drugs during pregnancy unless necessary and prescribed by doctors, pharmacists, professionals.
Domreme does pass through breast milk. So when you are exclusively breastfeeding, you should consider carefully when using it, because it may affect young children.
Use for elderly people aged 60 years and over who may experience a heart attack.
6. Domreme . side effects
Below is a list of common side effects of Domreme including:
Diarrhea Dry mouth Dizziness Breast tenderness Skin rash Headache Irregular menstrual cycle Decreased libido Depression Lactation disorder Please Tell your doctor right away if you experience any side effects while taking this medicine. To have the most timely and effective treatment plan.
7. Domreme . drug interactions
Be careful to use in combination with the following drugs to avoid causing unwanted drug interactions.
CYP3A4 Inhibitors Ketoconazole Bromocriptine Opioid analgesics Muscarinic muscle relaxants Cimetidine famotidine nizatidine or ranitidine Lithium Here is important information about Domreme. Understanding and understanding the uses will help the process of taking drugs more effectively and safely. Besides minimizing unwanted side effects. It is best before using Domreme, patients should consult for an appointment from professionals.
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