Don-A 5 mg/ml (Pediatric Drops)
15 ml drop: ৳ 25.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Domperidone maleate |
| Company | Acme laboratories ltd |
| Also available as |
Title
- Don-A 5 mg/ml Pediatric Drop
Categories
- Medicine
- Gastrointestinal Medication
- Pediatric Medication
- Antiemetic
- Gastroprokinetic Agent
Description
- Dopamine antagonist medication
- Treatment for nausea and vomiting
- Relief for dyspeptic symptom complex
- Used in Parkinson's disease
- Facilitates gastric emptying
- Enhances antral and duodenal peristalsis
Dosage
- Should be taken 15-30 minutes before meals
- Recommended oral doses for adults and children
- Usual dose range: 10-20 mg (1-2 tablet or 10-20 ml suspension), every 6-8 hours daily
- Rectal dosage for adults and children
- Maximum daily dose
Interaction
- Concomitant administration with anticholinergic drugs
- Antagonistic effect with antacids and antisecretory drugs
- Metabolic pathway through CYP3A4
- Inhibition by azole antifungals, macrolide antibiotics, HIV protease inhibitors, etc.
- Impact on orally administered drugs
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to the drug
- Neonates
- Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, mechanical obstruction, or perforation
- Prolactin releasing pituitary tumor
Side Effects
- Transient intestinal cramps
- Extrapyramidal phenomena
- Increase in plasma prolactin level
- Allergic reactions
- Rare neurological side effects
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Use during the first trimester of pregnancy if justified by therapeutic benefit
- Excretion in breast milk
- Potential harm to newborn
- No effect on mental alertness
Precautions & Warnings
- Caution in children due to risk of extra-pyramidal reactions
- Caution in patients with hepatic impairment
Use in Special Populations
- Caution in infants due to immature blood-brain barrier
- Caution in liver disorders
- Caution in severe renal insufficiency
Overdose Effects
- Symptoms: drowsiness, disorientation, extrapyramidal reactions
- Recommendations for management
Therapeutic Class
- Motility Stimulants
- Dopamine antagonist
- Prokinetic drugs
Storage Conditions
- Store below 30°C
- Protected from light & moisture
- Keep out of children's reach
Chemical Structure
- Molecular Formula: C22H24ClN5O2
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