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Tragentab belongs to the group of gastrointestinal drugs used to treat symptoms of nausea and vomiting caused by hepatitis, gastritis, gastrointestinal inflammation, postoperative vomiting, delayed digestion due to reflux esophagitis... These are the information that patients need to know when they are prescribed Tragentab.
1. What is Tragentab?
Tragentab is a pharmaceutical product manufactured by Traphaco Joint Stock Company, Vietnam, belonging to the group of gastrointestinal drugs with the main ingredient being the active ingredient Domperidon maleate equivalent to Domperidone 10mg. The drug is indicated for the treatment of nausea and vomiting caused by gastritis, hepatitis, gastrointestinal inflammation, migraine and postoperative vomiting, drug-induced vomiting...
The drug is prepared in the form of film-coated tablets. and packed in a box of 10 blisters x 10 tablets, each containing Domperidon 10mg and excipients just enough.
2. Uses of Tragentab
2.1. Active ingredient Domperidone is a dopamine antagonist with similar properties to Metoclopramide hydrochloride. Domperidone does not affect the mental and neurological because the drug has almost no effect on dopamine receptors in the brain.
Domperidone stimulates peristalsis of the gastrointestinal tract, increases the tone of the cardiac sphincter and increases the expansion amplitude of the pyloric sphincter after meals, but does not affect gastric secretion. .
The drug is used to treat acute nausea and vomiting caused by hepatitis, gastritis, gastrointestinal inflammation....
2.2. Tragentab is indicated for the treatment of the following cases:
Nausea and vomiting due to gastritis, gastrointestinal inflammation, hepatitis and migraine. Postoperative vomiting, radiation-induced vomiting, drug-induced vomiting, and chronic vomiting in young children. Treatment of dyspepsia caused by reflux esophagitis, ulcers and gastritis, flatulence after eating. 2.3. Contraindications to use Tragentab
Tragentab is contraindicated in cases of hypersensitivity to the ingredient Domperidone or one of the other excipients included in the drug formula.
3. Usage and dosage of Tragentab
Patients should take the medicine in the right way, in the right dose, prescribed by the doctor or according to the manufacturer's instructions.
3.1. How to use Tragentab Drugs in the form of tablets should be taken orally directly with boiled or purified water, taken 30 minutes before meals.
Should take the whole pill, do not break, crush or chew because it will affect the effect of the drug. Besides, do not take the drug at the same time as alcohol, beer, coffee, carbonated water... because it will affect the ingredients and reduce the treatment effect.
3.2. Dosage of Tragentab Adult: Take 1-2 tablets (10-20mg) each time and take 2-3 times per day. Children and newborns: Oral 0.2-0.4mg/kg body weight, 2-3 times a day. Note: This dosage is for reference only, and the specific dose depends on the health condition of each patient. Therefore, contact a qualified doctor for the best advice on the appropriate dose of the drug.
4. Side effects of the drug Tragentab
When using Tragentab, users may experience some undesirable effects that have been reported such as:
Dry mouth, thirst, headache, transient redness of the skin, diarrhea and restlessness; Extrapyramidal reactions, somnolence; Amenorrhea and increased lactation in women; Gynecomastia in men. These side effects are usually mild and go away after stopping the drug. Therefore, if the above side effects persist and become severe or there are other unusual signs, it is necessary to call a qualified doctor for advice on how to manage.
In case of danger and emergency, take the patient immediately to the nearest medical center for timely emergency treatment.
5. Drug interactions
When using 2 or more drugs together, drug interactions can occur, which can be synergistic or antagonistic, but both affect the effect and effectiveness of the drugs being used.
Therefore, to avoid drug interactions, make a list and give to your doctor a list of medicines you are using, including prescription or over-the-counter drugs or herbs, health foods. ... From there, the doctor will advise alternative medicine or adjust the dose to be the most appropriate and effective.
Some drugs that need dose adjustment are Digoxin, insulin when used with Tragentab to avoid drug interactions that affect health and treatment effectiveness.
6. Notes and cautions when using Tragentab
When using Tragentab, patients need to pay attention and be careful with some of the following issues to ensure safe and effective use of the drug, that is:
The drug should be used strictly as prescribed by a qualified doctor and pharmacist. doctor or medical professional. Do not arbitrarily change the dose of the drug, stop the drug, or stop the course without consulting the doctor because this will reduce the effect or increase the side effects of the drug that affect health. The drug should not be used in the presence of signs of gastrointestinal bleeding, intestinal obstruction or perforation and immediately after surgery. People with liver failure or kidney failure, myasthenia gravis, hepatic coma should be noted and cautious before taking the drug. Please inform your doctor about your medical history and current health status for the best advice. For pregnant women, it is advised not to use the drug to ensure the best safety for the fetus. As for women who are breastfeeding, the drug can be passed to the baby through breast milk. Therefore, it is best for nursing women not to take the drug, if necessary, consult a doctor and should stop breastfeeding during breastfeeding.
7. Missed dose, overdose Tragentab
Missed dose: If the patient forgets to take a dose, take it as soon as he remembers in 1-2 hours compared to prescribed. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, take your next dose as scheduled without having to take the missed dose. Note that do not take a double dose to make up for the missed dose, to avoid increased side effects or overdose.
Overdose: When there are symptoms of overdose, the patient should immediately notify the doctor for advice on effective treatment. Overdose or acute poisoning when using Tragentab is managed by osmotic diuresis, gastric lavage and combined symptomatic treatment.
In case of emergency and life-threatening danger, please contact 911 emergency center to take the patient to a medical facility for emergency and treatment.
8. How to store Tragentab
Medicines need to be stored in sealed packages and stored in a dry place with a temperature below 30 degrees Celsius. Do not store in humid places such as refrigerators, bathrooms and places with direct sunlight. . Keep medicine out of sight and reach of small children and pets. For drugs that are no longer used or have expired, they should not be flushed under the tap or thrown into the toilet. Waste should be collected and disposed of in accordance with the advice of a doctor/pharmacist or the manufacturer or local waste disposal company for safe and proper disposal of medicines. All information about Tragentab provided in this article is for reference only and is not intended to be a medical diagnosis or treatment. Therefore, users should consult a doctor, pharmacist or medical professional before taking the drug for the best advice and indications.
