Ranidom- RD Tablet
Uses of Ranidom Rd Strip Of 10 Tablets
Ranidom RD tablet is used in adult patients to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), reflux of acid from the stomach into the food pipe, causing heartburn, chest discomfort and acidity. It is particularly useful when GERD is not responding to esomeprazole medicine alone.
Contraindications of Ranidom Rd Strip Of 10 Tablets
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If you are allergic to esomeprazole or domperidone or any other ingredients of Ranidom RD tablet.
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If you have a blockage or tear in the intestines.
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If you are suffering from liver or kidney disorder.
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If you are suffering from bleeding in the digestive system.
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If you have any tumour of the pituitary gland (Prolactin pituitary tumours).
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If you have severe heart problems such as congestive heart failure, heart rhythm problems and electrolyte imbalance.
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If you are taking any medicine which might affect the contraction of the heart muscle (QT prolongation).
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If you are taking medicines such as nelfinavir (anti-HIV medicine), clarithromycin (antibiotic), ketoconazole (antifungal) or verapamil (used in high blood pressure and chest pain).
Side effects of Ranidom Rd Strip Of 10 Tablets
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Headache
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Dizziness
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Nausea
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Vomiting
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Stomach pain
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Gas
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Diarrhoea
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Weakness
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Drowsiness
Precautions and Warnings of Ranidom Rd Strip Of 10 Tablets
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
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You have any liver and kidney-related diseases.
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You have a specific blood test (Chromogranin A).
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You experience black stools or have a stomach tumour.
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You have a history of fractures or have osteoporosis or taking steroids.
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You develop skin lesions, especially in the sun-exposed area after taking this medicine.
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You are taking medicines to treat HIV or apomorphine (used to treat muscle stiffness).
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You have heart problems and associated symptoms like palpitations, difficulty in breathing and unconsciousness.
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You experience stomach pain or indigestion, unexplained weight loss, have problems while swallowing, vomit out food or blood after taking this medicine.
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You have low levels of vitamin B12. This medicine is known to reduce the absorption of vitamin B12 after long term use. Supplements may be needed.
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You are on these capsules for long-term treatment (more than three months), your blood magnesium levels may decrease. Hence, your doctor may perform regular tests for the same.
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This medicine is not recommended for patients below the age of 18 years.
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Taking this medicine for more than one year may increase the chances of developing bone fractures.
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This medicine may lead to a slightly increased risk of bacterial infections due to Salmonella and Campylobacter.
Mode of Action of Ranidom Rd Strip Of 10 Tablets
How Does It Work?
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A pump called the proton pump in the stomach is responsible for the flow of stomach acids. Esomeprazole works by binding to this proton pump in stomach cells and blocks the acid secretion.
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Domperidone acts by increasing the motility of the stomach and intestines so that acid does not reflux back into the food pipe.
Directions for Use of Ranidom Rd Strip Of 10 Tablets
This medicine should be taken at least 1 hour before meals. These tablets should be swallowed whole with water. You should take this medicine regularly at a fixed time and as directed by your doctor. Do not consume it more than the prescribed dose.
Interactions of Ranidom Rd Strip Of 10 Tablets
Interactions with other medicines
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Ranidom RD tablet should not be taken concomitantly along with medicines such as nelfinavir (anti-HIV), amiodarone (used to treat muscle stiffness), clarithromycin (antibiotic), ketoconazole (antifungal) or verapamil (used in high blood pressure and chest pain).
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This medicine should also not be taken along with medicines used to treat heart problems (quinidine, sotalol), psychiatric illness (haloperidol, citalopram), antifungals (pentamidine), antimalarials (halofantrine, lumefantrine), medicines used to treat allergies (mizolastine), medicines to treat cancer (toremifene, vandetanib), gastric emptying medicines (cisapride) and other medicines like diphemanil and methadone.
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Concomitant use of this capsule with medicines used to treat psychiatric illness (diazepam), used to treat fits (phenytoin) is not recommended as it may increase the side effects of the medicines.
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Medicine used to treat heart failure like digoxin may lead to toxicity when taken with this medicine.
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If you are taking warfarin (blood-thinner) along with this medicine, caution is needed as there are chances of increased bleeding.
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Other medicines like rifampicin, methotrexate, tacrolimus, voriconazole, cilostazol, clopidogrel, azithromycin, St John’s wort, etc should be used cautiously along with Ranidom RD tablet.
Interactions with food items
Storage and disposal of Ranidom Rd Strip Of 10 Tablets
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Store this medicine below 25°C in a clean and dry place, protected from direct sunlight, moisture and heat.
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Keep this medicine away from children and pets.
Dosage of Ranidom Rd Strip Of 10 Tablets
Overdose
The symptoms of overdose include nausea, vomiting, indigestion, diarrhoea, constipation, weakness, confusion, agitation, anxiety, fits, altered consciousness, sleepiness, etc. In case of an overdose, contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital.
Missed a Dose
If you miss any dose of this medicine, take it as soon as you remember it. If it’s time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose of this medicine to compensate for the missed one. Skipping doses or not finishing the full course of therapy may reduce the effectiveness of the treatment.
