GASTOBID TABLET : Uses, Price, Side Effects, Composition, Substitutes, Precautions and Advice - Thrift Pharmaceuticals | strip of 10 tablets

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Composition for GASTOBID TABLET

Isopropamide (NA), Trifluoperazine (NA)

Prescription Required

Primarily used for

Pain Due To Smooth Muscle Spasm, schizophrenia

Potentiallyunsafewith

Alcohol

Pregnancy

₹21

₹2.1/tablet

10 tablets in 1 strip

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Substitutes for GASTOBID

No substitutes found for this medicine

Medicine Overview

In Depth Information

Patient Concerns

Medicine Overview of GASTOBID TABLET

Uses of Isopropamide

Isopropamide is used in the treatment of pain due to smooth muscle spasm
It is used in pain due to intestinal and stomach ulcers.

Side effects of Isopropamide

Common

Slow heart rate, Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk), Photophobia, Dilatation of pupil, Palpitations, Dry mouth, Arrhythmia, Increased heart rate, Constipation, Difficulty in urination, Excessive thirst, Loss of accommodation, Reduced bronchial secretions, Dry skin.

How to use Isopropamide

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it.

How GASTOBID TABLET works

Isopropamide Iodide are a class of medication that inhibit parasympathetic nerve impulses by selectively blocking the binding of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine to its receptor in nerve cells. The nerve fibers of the parasympathetic system are responsible for the involuntary movements of smooth muscles present in the gastrointestinal tract. Inhibition here decreases acidity and motility, aiding in the treatment of gastrointestinal disorders.

Uses of Trifluoperazine

Trifluoperazine is used in the treatment of schizophrenia.

Side effects of Trifluoperazine

Common

Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing), Sleepiness, Dry mouth, Abnormality of voluntary movements, Parkinsonism, Weight gain, Akathisia, Dystonia, Constipation.

How to use Trifluoperazine

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it.

How GASTOBID TABLET works

Trifluoperazine works by blocking the action of dopamine, a chemical messenger in the brain that affects the thoughts and moods.

In Depth Information on GASTOBID TABLET

Expert advice for Trifluoperazine

Inform your doctor before taking trifluoperazine if you or anyone from your family is suffering from any heart/blood-vessel disease or have a history of problems with blood clotting, or if you suffer from Parkinson’s disease (nervous system disorder characterized by tremors, rigidity and difficulty in movements), epilepsy (fits), glaucoma (increased pressure inside the eye), Myasthenia gravis (abnormal weakness of muscles), loss of cognitive or memory function or changes in body temperature.
Take precautions while using trifluoperazine if you are at risk for getting a stroke (paralysis) because of heart disease, diabetes, high blood cholesterol.
Do not drive vehicle or operate heavy machinery while taking this drug as it may make you feel dizzy.
Do not consume alcohol while taking trifluoperazine as it may worsen the side effects.
Consult your doctor before taking trifluoperazine if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or breastfeeding.

Warnings

Special precautions for GASTOBID TABLET