Avopride 25mg Tablet

Avopride 25mg Tablet is used in the treatment of gastric problems like nausea, vomiting, heartburn, or indigestion. It also prevents acid reflux (acid going up to the food pipe) and hence helps in the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Avopride 25mg Tablet is taken by mouth with or without food. However, it is advisable to take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor and if you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember. Some common side effects of this medicine includes headache and fatigue. It also causes dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. You should immediately consult doctor if you have absence of periods, abnormal milk secretion, changes in sexual desire, or fever after taking this medicine.

• Heartburn
• Irritable bowel syndrome
• Gastroesophageal reflux disease (Acid reflux)

Avopride 25mg Tablet is a atypical antipsychotic. It works by increasing the release of acetylcholine (a chemical messenger). This increases the movement of stomach and intestines, and prevents reflux (acid going up to the food pipe).

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Avopride 25mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

• Extrapyramidal symptoms
• Weight gain
• Akathisia (inability to stay still)
• Increased liver enzymes
• Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
• Sedation
• Maculopapular rash

AlcoholUNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Avopride 25mg Tablet.

PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Avopride 25mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feedingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Avopride 25mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

DrivingUNSAFE

Avopride 25mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. Avopride 25mg Tablet may cause drowsiness, numbness, or dyskinesias, therefore they should be advised to avoid driving and operations requiring supervision.

KidneyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Avopride 25mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

LiverCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Avopride 25mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

If you miss a dose of Avopride 25mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Chemical Class

Benzenesulfonamide Derivative

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

Neuro cns