Dedom 10 mg (Tablet)

Unit Price: ৳ 1.90 (100's pack: ৳ 190.00)

Medicine Details

Title and Categories

  • Dedom 10 mg Tablet
  • Gastrointestinal Medication
  • Nausea and Vomiting Relief
  • Motility Stimulant
  • Dopamine Antagonist
  • Prokinetic Drug

Dimensions

  • Blister Pack: 10 tablets (1 strip)

Dosage Form

Tablet / Suspension

Color Options

  • White
  • Pink

Active Ingredient

  • Domperidone

Indications

  • Relief of dyspeptic symptoms like abdominal pain, fullness, and nausea
  • Treatment of acute nausea and vomiting
  • Management of nausea and vomiting induced by dopamine-agonist therapy
  • Use in speeding barium transit in radiological studies

Pharmacology

  • Dopamine antagonist action at the Chemoreceptor Trigger Zone and stomach
  • Gastroprokinetic action through blockade of dopamine receptors
  • Restoration of normal motility and tone of upper gastrointestinal tract
  • Facilitation of gastric emptying and enhancement of peristalsis

Dosage and Administration

  • Oral administration 15-30 minutes before meals
  • Adults: 10-20 mg every 6-8 hours daily
  • Maximum daily dose for adults is 80 mg
  • Pediatric doses based on body weight

Interactions

  • Antagonism with anticholinergic drugs
  • Lowered oral bioavailability when given with antacids and antisecretory drugs
  • Metabolic pathway inhibition by CYP3A4 inhibitors

Contraindications

  • Known hypersensitivity to domperidone
  • Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, obstruction, or perforation
  • Prolactin releasing pituitary tumor

Side Effects

  • Transient intestinal cramps
  • Rare extrapyramidal phenomena
  • Possible increase in plasma prolactin level

Pregnancy and Lactation

  • Use during first trimester if justified by therapeutic benefit
  • Excretion in breast milk at lower concentrations than plasma
  • Potential risk to newborns

Precautions and Warnings

  • Caution in children due to risk of extrapyramidal reactions
  • Use with caution in patients with hepatic impairment

Special Populations

  • Infant use with caution and close medical supervision
  • Caution in patients with liver or kidney disorders

Overdose Effects

  • Symptoms include drowsiness, disorientation, and extrapyramidal reactions
  • Recommendations for managing overdosage

Therapeutic Class

Motility Stimulants/Dopamine Antagonist

Storage Conditions

Store below 30°C, Protected from light & moisture

Chemical Structure

Molecular Formula: C22H24ClN5O2

Common Questions

  • Used for: Relief of nausea and vomiting
  • Quick Tips:
    • Helps relieve nausea, vomiting, and indigestion
    • May cause dizziness and sleepiness
    • Avoid alcohol consumption
    • Manage dry mouth as a side effect
    • Inform doctor about specific symptoms
    • Do not take for longer than 7 days without consulting doctor

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