Alkaprid 50 mg 30 tablets

Tradename

Alcapride

Alkapride

Composition

Each tablet contains:

itopride hydrochloride 50 mg

Properties

Strengthens gastrointestinal motility due to antagonism with D2-dopamine receptors and inhibition of acetylcholinesterase. Activates the release of acetylcholine, suppresses its destruction.

It has an antiemetic effect due to interaction with D2 receptors located in the trigger zone. Causes a dose-dependent suppression of vomiting caused by apomorphine.

Activates propulsive gastric motility due to antagonism with D2 receptors and dose-dependent inhibition of acetylcholinesterase activity.

Indications

-symptomatic treatment of functional non-ulcer dyspepsia (chronic gastritis): flatulence, gastralgia, discomfort in the epigastric region, anorexia, heartburn, nausea, vomiting.

Mode of application:

1 tablet 3 times a day before meals.

Contraindications

— gastrointestinal bleeding;

-mechanical obstruction and perforation of the gastrointestinal tract;

-increased sensitivity to itopride or any auxiliary component of the drug.

Side effects

From the hematopoietic system: infrequently — leukopenia; frequency unknown — thrombocytopenia.

From the endocrine system: infrequently — hyperprolactinemia; frequency unknown — gynecomastia.

From the digestive system: infrequently — diarrhea, constipation, jaundice, pain in the epigastric region, increased salivation; frequency unknown — nausea, jaundice.

Storage

In a cool dry place at a temperature not exceeding 30 C.

Package:

The cardboard box contains 3 blisters of 10 tablets, paper instructions.