GASTRON 20MG CAP - mTatva Health-PIE

Contents

1 Overview
2 Usage
3 Frequently Asked Questions
4 How Do I Take It?
5 Precautions for GASTRON 20MG CAP and its Constituents
6 Symptoms of Overdosage
7 Common Side-Effects
8 Rare Side-Effects
9 Food Interactions
10 Technical Classification
11 Available Alternatives for GASTRON 20MG CAP
- 11.1 What are the commonly available Substitutes?
- 11.2 What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?
12 Share this:
13 Like this:
14 Related Articles

Overview

GASTRON 20MG CAP is a Schedule H drug.

GASTRON 20MG CAP is composed of: CISAPRIDE (20.0 MG)

Cisapride treats heartburn. Because of the risk of serious arrhythmias, it should generally be reserved for special patients who are signed up by their doctors. Cisapride is used in the treatment of heartburn and indigestion.

Usage

CISAPRIDE is generally used to treat: Constipation, GERD, Dyspepsia, Gastroparesis
CISAPRIDE can address symptoms like: Heartburn

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 18yrs

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Check with your Doctor first

How Do I Take It?

GASTRON 20MG CAP is generally taken Before Food.

Precautions for GASTRON 20MG CAP and its Constituents

Do not take cisapride if you have history of irregular heartbeats, heart disease, kidney disease or lung disease.
Stop taking cisapride and contact your doctor immediately if you faint, become dizzy or develop any other unusual symptoms.
Never take more than the recommended dose of cisapride as it can adversely affect normal heartbeat of an individual.
Do not drink alcohol or take medicines called benzodiazepines along with cisapride as they can cause excessive drowsiness.
If you have an allergy to cisapride or any other part of this medicine (cisapride tablets).
If you are allergic to any drugs like this one, any other drugs, foods, or other substances. Tell your doctor about the allergy and what signs you had, like rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other signs.
If you have any of these health problems: A bowel block, stomach or bowel bleeding, or a hole in the stomach or bowel.

Symptoms of Overdosage

CISAPRIDE over-dosage can result in: Difficulty Breathing

Common Side-Effects

CISAPRIDE : Constipation, Diarrhoea, Hepatitis, Head Headache, Nausea, Abdomen Pain, Dry Mouth, Runny Nose, Frequent Urination

Rare Side-Effects

CISAPRIDE : Bronchospasm Cough, Heart Block, Thrombocytopenia, Insomnia, Anxiety, Palpitation, Syncope, Gastroparesis, Tachycardia, Aplastic Anemia, Granulocytopenia, Hives, Hallucination, Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs), Depressed Mood, Confusion, Hallucinations

Food Interactions

Avoid grapefruit and grapefruit juice.

Avoid drinking alcohol; quit smoking; raise head of the bed; avoid large meals before bed; lose weight; and avoid fatty foods, chocolate, caffeine, or citrus.

Technical Classification

CISAPRIDE is categorized as: GI STIMULANTS / GASTROINTESTINAL AGENTS

Available Alternatives for GASTRON 20MG CAP

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

CIZA 20MG TAB	INR 94.02 for 10 TABLETS	CISAPRIDE 20.0 MG
ESORID 20MG TAB	INR 61.35 for 10 TABLETS	CISAPRIDE 20.0 MG
GASTRON 20MG CAP	INR 47.81 for 10 CAPSULES	CISAPRIDE 20.0 MG
MOGIT 20MG TAB	INR 67.37 for 10 TABLETS	CISAPRIDE 20.0 MG

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

ALIPRIDE 10MG TAB	INR 33.75 for 10 TABLETS	CISAPRIDE 10.0 MG
ALIPRIDE MPS 125MG/10MG TAB	INR 36.12 for 10 TABLETS	SIMETHICONE 125.0 MG, CISAPRIDE 10.0 MG
ALIPRIDE MPS 125MG/5MG SUSP	INR 23.14 for 60 ML SUSPENSION	SIMETHICONE 125.0 MG, CISAPRIDE 5.0 MG
ALZIDE 10MG TAB	INR 16.25 for 10 TABLETS	CISAPRIDE 10.0 MG
CISADE 10MG SYP	INR 16.63 for 30 ML SYRUP	CISAPRIDE 10.0 MG
CISADE 10MG TAB	INR 33.75 for 10 TABLETS	CISAPRIDE 10.0 MG
CISADE MPS 10MG/125MG TAB	INR 36.96 for 10 TABLETS	CISAPRIDE 125.0 MG, SIMETHICONE 10.0 MG
CISAKEM 10MG TAB	INR 10.62 for 10 TABLETS	CISAPRIDE 10.0 MG
CISAPID 10MG TAB	INR 38.53 for 10 TABLETS	CISAPRIDE 10.0 MG
CISAPID 1MG SUSP	INR 34.18 for 60 ML SUSPENSION	CISAPRIDE 1.0 MG
CISAPID MPS 125MG/10MG TAB	INR 38.68 for 10 TABLETS	SIMETHICONE 125.0 MG, CISAPRIDE 10.0 MG
CISAPID MPS 125MG/5MG SUSP	INR 39.75 for 60 ML SUSPENSION	SIMETHICONE 125.0 MG, CISAPRIDE 5.0 MG
CISAPRIDE		CISAPRIDE
CISAWAL 10MG TAB	INR 31.8 for 10 TABLETS	CISAPRIDE 10.0 MG
CIZA TAB 10MG	INR 60.06 for 10 TABLETS	CISAPRIDE 10 MG
ESORID 10MG TAB	INR 43.08 for 10 TABLETS	CISAPRIDE 10.0 MG
ESORID MPS 125MG/10MG TAB	INR 40.18 for 10 TABLETS	SIMETHICONE 125.0 MG, CISAPRIDE 10.0 MG
GASTRO 10MG TAB	INR 36.1 for 10 TABLETS	CISAPRIDE 10.0 MG
GASTRO MPS 125MG/10MG TAB	INR 3.85 for 10 TABLETS	SIMETHICONE 125.0 MG, CISAPRIDE 10.0 MG
MOGIT 10MG TAB	INR 59.77 for 10 TABLETS	CISAPRIDE 10.0 MG
MOGIT MPS TAB	INR 38 for 10 TABLETS	CISAPRIDE , METHYLPOLYSILOXANE
MOTICARE 10MG TAB	INR 35 for 10 TABLETS	CISAPRIDE 10.0 MG
MOTICARE MPS 125MG/10MG TAB	INR 40 for 10 TABLETS	SIMETHICONE 125.0 MG, CISAPRIDE 10.0 MG
NUPRIDE 10MG TAB	INR 35.94 for 10 TABLETS	CISAPRIDE 10.0 MG
PERISTIL 10MG TAB	INR 36.13 for 10 TABLETS	CISAPRIDE 10.0 MG
PERISTIL 1MG SUSP	INR 9000 for 60 ML SUSPENSION	CISAPRIDE 1.0 MG
PERISTIL 5MG TAB	INR 18.57 for 10 TABLETS	CISAPRIDE 5.0 MG
PREPULSID 10MG TAB	INR 90 for 10 TABLETS	CISAPRIDE 10.0 MG
PREPULSID 5MG TAB	INR 33.22 for 10 TABLETS	CISAPRIDE 5.0 MG
PRYDE 10MG TAB	INR 31.5 for 10 TABLETS	CISAPRIDE 10.0 MG