Domperidone

Description

Domperidone is a drug that enhances the movements or contractions of the stomach and bowel. Domperidone is also used to treat nausea and vomiting caused by other medicines used for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease.

Domperidone is to be given only under the supervision of your doctor.

In deciding to use a drug, the risk of taking the medicine should be weighed against that good which he will. This is a decision that you and your doctor will make. For Domperidone, the following should be considered:

Allergies

Tell your doctor if you have any unusual or allergic reaction to Domperidone or any other medication. Tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergens, such as foods, dyes, preservatives or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package contents carefully.

Pediatric

Children – This medicine has been studied only in adult patients, and children of other age groups have no special information compared to the use of Domperidone.

Geriatric

Many medicines have not been studied especially in older people. Therefore, it can not be known whether they work in the same way as they do in older adults or if they cause various side effects or problems in old people. There is no specific information in comparison with the use of Domperidone in the elderly with use in other age groups.

Breastfeeding

During breastfeeding, there is no adequate study of women in determining infant risk while using this drug. Before takingDomperidone, weigh the potential benefit against potential risks before breastfeeding.

Drug Interactions

Although some medicines should not be used simultaneously, in other cases, two different medicines can be used simultaneously, even if a conversation can occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are receiving Domperidone, it is especially important that your health care professional knows whether you are taking any of the medicines listed below. The following conversations have been selected based on their potential importance and not all are inclusive.

Domperidone is not used with any of the following medicines. Your doctor may decide not to treat this medicine or to replace some other medicines you may be taking.

•  Amifampridine
•  Amisulpride
•  Bepridil
•  Cisapride
•  Darunavir
•  Dronedarone
•  Fluconazole
•  ketoconazole
•  Mesoridazine
•  Pimozide
•  Piperaquine
•  Posaconazole
•  Saquinavir
•  Sparfloxacin
•  Terfenadine
•  Thioridazine
•  Ziprasidone Read More

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