Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Neopride Injection
Description:
Neopride Injection is a medicine used in the treatment of gastrointestinal problems like functional dyspepsia, nausea, vomiting, and diabetic gastroparesis. It improves food movement and treats disorders of the stomach and intestines.
Neopride Injection is given as an injection by a doctor or a nurse. It is usually recommended when the patient exhibits severe nausea and vomiting and oral administration is not feasible. It is generally given 2-3 times a day or as recommended by the doctor. Get the injection as many times as the doctor has prescribed and do not stop it suddenly. Once the symptoms subside, you can switch to oral therapy.
Some common side effects of this medicine include menstrual disorders, breast enlargement in males, increased prolactin level in the blood, and increased libido. It may also cause drowsiness in some people, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Consult your doctor immediately if there are missed periods, abnormal milk secretion, or changes in sexual desire. They may be able to suggest ways to prevent or reduce the side effects.
Earlier taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any medical conditions such as heart disease, history of epilepsy, or gastrointestinal hemorrhage. Let your doctor also know about all the other medicines that you are taking. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctors before taking this medicine.
Directions For Use:
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Compassionately do not self administer.
Side Effects:
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Ordinary side effects of Neopride
- Menstrual disorder
- Breast enlargement in male
- Increased libido
- Increased prolactin level in blood
- Extrapyramidal symptoms
- Weight gain
- Akathisia (inability to stay still)
- Increased liver enzymes
- Constipation
- Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
- Sedation
- Maculopapular rash
Warning & Precautions:
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Neopride Injection. Please consult your doctor.
PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Neopride Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feedingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Neopride Injection is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Neopride Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Neopride Injection may cause drowsiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you.
KidneyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Neopride Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
There is limited information available on the use of Neopride Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
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