Gardi 10 mg (Tablet)

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Medicine Details

Brand Name

  • Gardi 10 mg Tablet

Category

  • Medicine
  • Pharmaceutical

Primary Use

  • Treat Nausea and Vomiting
  • Dyspeptic Symptom Complex
  • Delayed Gastric Emptying
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux
  • Esophagitis
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Functional, Organic, Infectious, Dietetic Induced Nausea and Vomiting
  • Barium Transit in Radiological Studies

Dosage Form

  • Tablet
  • Suspension
  • Paediatric Drops
  • Suppositories

Dosage Instructions

  • Take 15-30 minutes before meals
  • Maximum Daily Dose for Adults: 80 mg
  • Maximum Period of Treatment for Acute Nausea and Vomiting: 12 Weeks

Active Ingredient

  • Domperidone

Pharmacological Action

  • Dopamine Antagonist
  • Gastroprokinetic
  • Restores Normal Gastrointestinal Tract Motility and Tone
  • Facilitates Gastric Emptying
  • Enhances Antral and Duodenal Peristalsis
  • Regulates Contraction of the Pylorus
  • Increases Esophageal Peristalsis
  • Regulates Lower Esophageal Sphincter Pressure

Interaction with Other Drugs

  • Anticholinergic Drugs Antagonize Antidyspeptic Effect
  • Lower Oral Bioavailability with Simultaneous Antacids and Antisecretory Drugs
  • Metabolic Pathway through CYP3A4
  • Inhibition by Azole Antifungals, Macrolide Antibiotics, HIV Protease Inhibitors, Nefazodone
  • Potential Influence on Absorption of Orally Administered Drugs

Contraindications

  • Known Hypersensitivity
  • Neonates
  • Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage
  • Mechanical Obstruction or Perforation
  • Prolactin Releasing Pituitary Tumor (Prolactinoma)

Side Effects

  • Transient Intestinal Cramps
  • Rare Extrapyramidal Phenomena
  • Increase in Plasma Prolactin Level
  • Galactorrhoea
  • Gynaecomastia
  • Allergic Reactions like Rash and Urticaria

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Use during First Trimester if Justified by Anticipated Benefit
  • Excretion in Breast Milk
  • Lower Concentrations in Breast Milk than in Plasma
  • Not Recommended for Nursing Mothers Unless Expected Benefits Outweigh Potential Risk

Precautions & Warnings

  • Caution in Children due to Increased Risk of Extrapyramidal Reactions
  • Use with Caution in Patients with Hepatic Impairment

Special Populations

  • Use in Infants with Caution and Close Medical Supervision
  • Poor Penetration through Blood-Brain Barrier in Infants
  • Caution in Patients with Liver Disorders
  • Dosing Frequency Adjustment in Severe Renal Insufficiency

Overdose Effects

  • Symptoms: Drowsiness, Disorientation, Extrapyramidal Reactions
  • Recommended: Activated Charcoal Administration, Close Observation
  • Anticholinergic and Antiparkinson Drugs Helpful in Controlling 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

Chemical Structure

C22H24ClN5O2

Molecular Formula

C22H24ClN5O2

Dosage for Adults

  • 10-20 mg every 6-8 hours daily
  • Maximum Dose: 80 mg daily

Dosage for Children

  • 2-4 ml/10 kg body weight every 6-8 hours
  • In Dyspeptic Symptom: 0.2-0.4 mg/kg body weight every 6-8 hours
  • In Acute and Sub-acute Conditions: 0.2-0.4 mg/kg body weight every 6-8 hours (Maximum treatment period: 12 weeks)
  • By Rectum: Maximum daily dose of 30 mg for children weighing 10 to 25 kg

Influence on Ability to Drive and Use Machines

  • Does Not Affect Mental Alertness

Common Questions about Gardi 10 mg Tablet

  • Used to Treat Nausea and Vomiting
  • Relieves Nausea, Vomiting, and Indigestion
  • Caution with Alcohol Consumption
  • Possible Side Effects: Dizziness, Sleepiness, Dry Mouth
  • Not Recommended for Long-term Use without Consulting Doctor

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