Yaridon Dosage & Drug Information

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Contents

Domperidone

Indications/Uses

Adult: Acute nausea & vomiting; nausea & vomiting due to levodopa & bromocriptine; symptomatic treatment of functional dyspepsia. Childn: Nausea & vomiting due to chemotherapy & RT.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult & elderly Functional dyspepsia 10-20 mg 3 times daily & 10-20 mg at bedtime. Duration treatment: Max: 12 wk. Nausea & vomiting (including levodopa-/bromocriptine induced nausea & vomiting) 10-20 mg at 4-8 hrly interval. Childn Nausea & vomiting due to chemotherapy & RT 0.2-0.4 mg/kg/day at 4-8 hrly interval.

Administration

Should be taken on an empty stomach: Take 15-30 min before meals & at bedtime.

Contraindications

Hypophyseal tumor prolactinoma which release prolactin.

Special Precautions

Long-term use. Impaired liver & kidney function. Pregnancy & lactation.

Adverse Reactions

Sedation, dystonic extrapyramidal reactions, parkinsonism, tardive dyskinesia (in adult & elderly); galactorrhea, gynecomastia; dry mouth, headache, diarrhea, skin rash, thirst, anxiety, itching.

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Drug Interactions

Bromocriptine, muscarinic anticholinergic, opioid analgesic, antacids.

MIMS Class

GIT Regulators, Antiflatulents & Anti-Inflammatories / Antiemetics

ATC Classification

A03FA03 - domperidone ; Belongs to the class of propulsives. Used in the treatment of functional gastrointestinal disorders.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Yaridon tab 10 mg

Packing/Price

5 × 10's

Yaridon

domperidone

Manufacturer:

Yarindo Farmatama