₨ 144.00
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Zotrium tablet 10 mg 5×10’s
- Does this requires a prescription ? Yes
- Generic Name: Domperidone
- Manufactured by : Hataf Pharma
- Drug Strength : 10 mg
- Drug Form : Tablet
- Pack Size : 5x10s
- Product SKU : pg_25366_35329
Zotrium tablet contains Domperidone | belongs to Antidopaminergic
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How it works
Zotrium tablet 10 mg 5×10’s works by blocking chemicals in the brain and the intestine. This causes improved movements and faster gastric emptying which helps in prevention of vomiting.
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Zotrium tablet 10 mg 5×10’s
- Swelling of face, lips, eyelids, tongue, hands and feet
- Difficulty in breathing severe
- Skin rash
- Convulsions
- Heart rhythm disorders severe
- Irregular heartbeat
- Dry mouth
- Chest pain
- Dizziness and fainting
- Extreme tiredness
Uses of Zotrium tablet 10 mg 5×10’s
What is it prescribed for?
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Nausea and vomiting
Zotrium tablet 10 mg 5×10’s is used to treat or prevent nausea and vomiting which may be caused due to chemotherapy or digestive system disorder.
When not to use?
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Allergy
Zotrium tablet 10 mg 5×10’s is not recommended for use in people having a known history of allergy to it.
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Tumor of Pituitary gland
Zotrium tablet 10 mg 5×10’s ridone is not recommended for use in people having tumor of the pituitary gland.
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Heart diseases
Zotrium tablet 10 mg 5×10’s is not recommended for use in people having an active heart disease like Congestive Heart Failure.
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Other medicines
Zotrium tablet 10 mg 5×10’s is known to interact with a large number of medications. You are advised to inform the usage of any medication including supplements and herbs to the doctor.
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Pediatric use
Zotrium tablet 10 mg 5×10’s should not be used in children who are underweight or malnourished. It should not be used in children who weigh less than 35 kg.
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Use in elderly
Zotrium tablet 10 mg 5×10’s should be used with caution in the elderly as the risk of adverse effects are very high.
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Effect on heart
Zotrium tablet 10 mg 5×10’s can effect the functioning of the heart, especially in the elderly and people having an active condition like rhythm disorders and Congestive heart failure.
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Electrolyte imbalance
Zotrium tablet 10 mg 5×10’s should be used with extreme caution if you are suffering from acute or long-term electrolyte imbalance in the body.
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Prolactin imbalance
Zotrium tablet 10 mg 5×10’s may cause an imbalance in the levels of prolactin resulting in disturbances in the menstrual cycle in women. Prolonged use of this medicine can also result in breast like growth in men.
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Dosage and duration of uptake
Zotrium tablet 10 mg 5×10’s should be used for the shortest duration possible. The dose should be kept as low as possible. Self-administration is not advised owing to these reasons.
Dosage
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Missed Dose
Skip the missed dose and resume with the next scheduled dose at the right time. The dose should not get doubled in an attempt to make up for the missed dose.
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Overdose
Contact your doctor if an overdose is suspected. Symptoms of overdose may include drowsiness, agitation, and convulsions and may be more prevalent in infants and children. Immediate medical attention including gastric lavage may be required in severe cases.
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Zotrium tablet 10 mg 5×10’s should be used with caution if you are suffering from impaired kidney function. Suitable dose adjustment and safety monitoring is advised, especially if the impairment is severe.
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Zotrium tablet 10 mg 5×10’s should be used with caution if you are suffering from impaired liver function. Suitable dose adjustment and safety monitoring is advised, especially if the impairment is mild to moderate. For severe impairment, use of this medicine is not recommended.
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Zotrium tablet 10 mg 5×10’s should be used with extreme caution in people having serious intestinal problems like internal bleeding, an obstruction or perforation of the stomach and intestine. Use of an alternate medicine is advised in such cases.
General Instructions
Take Zotrium tablet 10 mg 5×10’s as instructed by the doctor. The usage of this medicine should be kept as low as possible especially when used for nausea and vomiting.
Other details
- Food timings: Information not available
- Administration time: Information not available
- Sleep inducing: Information not available
References
- practo.com - Domperidone [Internet]. Available from: https://www.practo.com/medicine-info/domperidone-89-api [cited 04 september 2019]. 13 Mar 2017
- medicines.org.uk - Domperidone 10mg [Internet]. Available from: https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/medicine/23098 [cited 04 september 2019]. 14 Jun 2019
- drugs.com - DOMPERIDONE 10MG [Internet]. Available from: https://www.drugs.com/uk/domperidone-10mg-tablets-leaflet.html [cited 04 september 2019]. 31 July 2019
- pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov - Domperidone [Internet]. Available from: https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/3151#section=Top [cited 04 september 2019]. 2019-08-31
what are the adverse effects of Zotrium tablet 10 mg 5×10’s?
Rarely, GI upset, raised serum prolactin, ventricular arrhythmia, sudden cardiac death.
What happens if I miss a dose of Zotrium tablet 10 mg 5×10’s?
ORAL: Adults: All indications: 10-20 mg orally 3-4 times daily before meals; max 80 mg daily. Re-evaluate need for continued treatment after 4 wk. Children: Only Nausea & Vomiting: 0.25-0.5 mg/kg body-wt, 3-4 times daily; max 2.4 mg/kg daily.
INJECTION: Adults: With chemotherapy 1-40 mg IV (1 mg/kg IV have been used). See literature. Children: Not recommended.
RECTAL: Adults & Children: Over 12 yr and body weight over 35 kg: 60 mg twice daily. Children: Body weight 15-35 kg (nausea and vomiting only): 30 mg twice daily; under 15 kg, not recommended.
One of the following licensed pharmacy from the nearest location will deliver Zotrium tablet 10 mg 5×10’s. The details of the licensed pharmacy shall be shared once you request the drugs and the respective pharmacy accepts your request based on valid prescription and availability.
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