Dopon 10 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 2.00 (50's pack: ৳ 100.00)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Domperidone maleate |
| Company | Marker pharma ltd |
Title
- Dopon 10 mg Tablet
Categories
- Medicine
- Pharmaceutical
Description
- Dopon 10 mg Tablet is a dopamine antagonist medication used to treat symptoms such as dyspeptic symptom complex, acute nausea and vomiting, and Parkinson's disease-induced nausea and vomiting.
Color Options
- Not Applicable
Functions
- Relieves nausea and vomiting
- Enhances gastric emptying
- Regulates contraction of the pylorus
- Restores normal motility and tone of the upper gastrointestinal tract
Materials
- Active Ingredient: Domperidone
Technical Specifications
- Molecular Formula: C22H24ClN5O2
- Chemical Structure: Contains Domperidone Maleate
Design Elements
- Tablet form
- Suspension form
- Suppository form
Usability Features
- Should be taken 15-30 minutes before meals
- Caution advised for use in children and patients with hepatic impairment
- Administered orally and rectally
Dimensions
- Not Applicable
Dosage and Administration
- Adults: 10-20 mg (1-2 tablet or 10-20 ml suspension), every 6-8 hours daily. Maximum dose: 80 mg daily
- Children: Dosage based on body weight and type of symptom
Interaction
- Antagonized by concomitant use of anticholinergic drugs
- Lowered bioavailability when given with antacids and antisecretory drugs
- Metabolic pathway through CYP3A4, affected by inhibitors of this enzyme
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to Domperidone
- Neonates
- Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, mechanical obstruction, perforation
- Prolactin releasing pituitary tumor
Side Effects
- Rare intestinal cramps
- Rare extrapyramidal phenomena
- Potential increase in plasma prolactin levels
- Rare allergic reactions such as rash and urticaria
Pregnancy and Lactation
- Limited evidence of teratogenic effects in animals
- Not recommended during breastfeeding unless benefits outweigh risks
- Unlikely to affect mental alertness
Precautions and Warnings
- Use with caution in children due to risk of extra-pyramidal reactions
Use in Special Populations
- Caution in infants due to immature blood-brain barrier
- Caution in patients with hepatic impairment
- Dosing frequency reduction in severe renal insufficiency
Overdose Effects
- Drowsiness
- Disorientation
- Extrapyramidal reactions
Therapeutic Class
- Motility Stimulants
- Dopamine antagonist
- Prokinetic drugs
Storage Conditions
- Store below 30°C
- Protected from light & moisture
- Keep out of children's reach
Commonly Asked Questions
- Used to treat nausea and vomiting
- Should be taken before meals
- May cause dizziness and sleepiness
- Avoid consuming alcohol while taking