Ganaton Dosage & Drug Information

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Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Itopride HCl

Indications/Uses

GI symptoms caused by gastric dysmotility & delayed gastric emptying eg, sensation of bloating, early satiety, postprandial fullness, upper abdominal pain or discomfort, anorexia, heartburn, nausea & vomiting; functional (non-ulcer) dyspepsia or chronic gastritis.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult 1 tab tid up to 8 wk.

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Overdosage

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Administration

Should be taken on an empty stomach.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity. GI hemorrhage, mechanical obstruction or perforation.

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Special Precautions

Enhances the action of acetylcholine & may produce cholinergic effects. Pregnancy & lactation. Childn <16 yr. Elderly.

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Adverse Reactions

Abdominal pain, diarrhea. Leukopenia & thrombocytopenia; anaphylactoid reaction; increased blood prolactin; dizziness, headache & tremor; constipation, increased saliva & nausea; jaundice; rash, erythema & pruritus; gynecomastia; increased AST, ALT, γ-GTP, alkaline phosphatase & bilirubin.

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Drug Interactions

Metabolic interactions are not expected since itopride is primarily metabolized by flavine monooxygenase & not by CYP450. May influence the absorption of concomitantly orally administered drugs. Particular caution should be taken w/ a narrow therapeutic index, SR or EC formulations. Reduced action w/ anticholinergics.

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Storage

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Action

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MIMS Class

GIT Regulators, Antiflatulents & Anti-Inflammatories

ATC Classification

A03FA07 - itopride ; Belongs to the class of propulsives. Used in the treatment of functional gastrointestinal disorders.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Ganaton FC tab 50 mg

Packing/Price

30's (P1,410/pack)

Ganaton

itopride

Manufacturer:

Abbott

Distributor:

Zuellig