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Litopau Tab 50mg belongs to the group of gastrointestinal drugs with the main ingredient being the active ingredient Itoprid hydrochloride 50mg. The drug is prepared in tablets. Let's find out more details about Litopau Tab 50mg drug line through the article below.
1. Indications for taking Litopau Tab 50mg
Litopau Tab 50mg is indicated for use in the treatment of stomach and intestinal symptoms caused by chronic gastritis including symptoms such as:
Feeling of fullness Upper abdominal pain Loss of appetite Heartburn Nausea and vomiting Patients should adhere to the use of Litopau Tab in accordance with the indications on the uses and functions for each subject listed on the drug instruction sheet or the prescription sheet of the doctor or pharmacist.
2. Dosage - how to take Litopau Tab 50mg
Litopau Tab 50mg is indicated for oral use.
Dosage of the drug:
The usual oral dose for adults is 3 tablets of 50mg (total dose of 150mg Itopride hydrochloride) per day, taken in 3 times, 1 tablet each time and taken before meals. The dose of Litopau Tab may be reduced depending on the age and medical condition of each patient. It is necessary to apply the exact dose indicated on the instruction sheet for Litopau Tab or as directed by your doctor or pharmacist. Do not arbitrarily change the dose to another without the permission of the specialist.
In case of overdose, forget dose and how to handle when using Litopau Tab.
Prescription drugs require a prescription from a doctor or pharmacist. Patients should carefully read and follow the exact dose indicated on the prescription or medication leaflet. When taking an overdose of Litopau Tab 50mg, it is necessary to stop taking it, immediately notify a doctor or pharmacist when there are abnormal symptoms
Unusual manifestations of overdose need to notify the doctor or medical person in charge. In case of an overdose of Litopau Tab, there are symptoms that need emergency: Immediately call 911 - Emergency Center and bring all the medicines the patient has used so that the doctor can diagnose quickly and have a diagnosis. suitable treatment methods.
Usually medicines can be taken in 1-2 hours longer than prescribed in the prescription. Unless there is a strict rule about the time of use, the medicine can be taken a few hours after forgetting. However, if the time is too far from the time you need to drink, you should not drink up, which can be dangerous for the body. It is necessary to strictly adhere to or consult a doctor before making a decision.
3. Contraindications when taking Litopau Tab 50mg
Litopau Tab 50mg should not be used in the following cases:
Patients with a history of allergy, hypersensitivity to Itoprid hydrochloride any ingredient of the drug. Do NOT use for pregnant. Women are breastfeeding.
4. Drug interactions Litopau Tab 50mg
When combining Litopau Tab 50mg with some drugs such as anticholinergic drugs: Timepidium bromide, Tiquizium bromide, Scopolamine butylbromide,... drug interactions may occur.
Causes symptoms such as reducing the peristaltic effect of Itopride in the stomach and intestines (Cholinergic effect). Inhibitory effects of anticholinergic drugs may have a pharmacological effect that antagonizes the action of Itopride.
To ensure safety, patients should inform their doctors and pharmacists about the drugs they are taking and any other medical conditions they are experiencing.
5. Side effects when using the drug Litopau Tab 50mg treatment
During the treatment of Litopau Tab 50mg, patients may experience some of the following side effects:
Diarrhea, abdominal pain, constipation. Headache Leukopenia Increased prolactin Liver dysfunction and jaundice, increased AST (GOT), increased ALT (GPT) and γ-GTP,... need to closely monitor the patient if any abnormal symptoms are detected. Usually, it is necessary to discontinue the drug. Shock and hypersensitivity reactions such as dyspnea, hypotension, laryngeal edema, sweating, urticaria, paleness .., should be discontinued immediately and appropriate treatment measures should be taken. Usually these unwanted side effects go away when you stop taking Litopau Tab. If you experience any rare side effects that are not listed in this leaflet, inform your doctor, pharmacist or other qualified medical professional immediately if you suspect any side effects. Litopau Tab 50mg side effects.
6. Precautions when using Litopau Tab 50mg
Should be very careful before use, because Litopau Tab 50mg increases the activity of Acetylcholine.
Itopride hydrochloride should not be used for a long time until there is no improvement in gastrointestinal symptoms.
As physiological function declines in the elderly, adverse reactions are more likely to occur. Therefore, this subject should be carefully monitored while taking the drug, if any adverse reactions occur, appropriate management measures such as dose reduction or discontinuation should be used.
The safety of Itoprid hydrochloride in children has not been established.
Litopau Tab should not be used during lactation, but if necessary, breast-feeding should be discontinued during treatment as it has been reported that the drug is excreted in human milk in animal experiments.
The subjects to note before taking Litopau Tab 50mg: people with liver failure, kidney failure, people allergic to any substance of the drug, myasthenia gravis, hepatic coma, stomach ulcers.
Hope with the sharing about Litopau Tab 50mg to help the use process achieve good results as well as reduce risks to the patient's health.
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