INTRODUCTION
KINPRIDE SR 3MG contain Cinitapride which belongs to a group of medicine called gastro prokinetic and antiulcer agent. It is used to treat gastrointestinal disorders associated with motility disturbances such as gastroesophageal reflux disease, non-ulcer dyspepsia and delayed gastric emptying.
Gastroesophageal reflux disease is a digestive disease in which stomach acid or bile irritate the food pipe lining. It is a chronic disease that occurs when stomach acid or bile flows into the food pipe and irritates the lining. Acid reflux and heartburn more than twice a week may indicate GERD. Non-ulcer dyspepsia (NUD) is a common problem where in patients suffer from indigestion and other symptoms suggestive of an ulcer. Delayed gastric emptying is a disorder that slow or stop the movement of food from your stomach to your small intestine. It is also called as Gastroparesis.
Always take KINPRIDE SR 3MG exactly as your doctor has told you. This medicine must be taken before food and try to take at the same time each day. It should be swallowed whole with water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. It is not recommended for use in children. Before taking this medicine tell your doctor if you have ever had kidney disease, heart disease, liver problems. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking this medicine. The most common side effects are drowsiness, diarrhoea.
USES OF KINPRIDE SR 3MG
Treat gastrointestinal disorders associated with motility disturbances such as gastroesophageal reflux disease, non-ulcer dyspepsia and delayed gastric emptying
HOW KINPRIDE SR 3MG WORKS
KINPRIDE SR 3MG works by increasing the gastrointestinal movement by enhancing the frequency and strength of stomach muscle contractions. It also increases the secretion of acetylcholine in the stomach, thereby increasing the gastric motility, gastric emptying, and improves gastro-duodenal coordination.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
Always take KINPRIDE SR 3MG exactly as your doctor has told you. This medicine must be taken before food and try to take at the same time each day. It should be swallowed whole with water. Do not crush or chew the medicine.
SIDE EFFECTS OF KINPRIDE SR 3MG
COMMON
Drowsiness
Diarrhoea
HOW TO MANAGE SIDE EFFECTS
Diarrhoea:
Drink lot of fluid such as water or squash, to avoid dehydration. Do not take any other medicines without talking to a doctor.
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WARNING & PRECAUTIONS
PREGNANCY
KINPRIDE SR 3MG should be used with caution in pregnant women. Consult your doctor before taking.
BREASTFEEDING
KINPRIDE SR 3MG should be used with caution in breast feeding women. Consult your doctor before taking.
DRIVING AND USING MACHINES
Do not drive or operate any machine while taking this medicine since it may cause drowsiness.
ALCOHOL
Consumption of alcohol is not recommended during treatment with KINPRIDE SR 3MG.
KIDNEY
KINPRIDE SR 3MG should be used with caution in patients suffering from active kidney diseases. Consult your doctor for advice.
LIVER
KINPRIDE SR 3MG should be used with caution in patients suffering from liver function impairment or active liver diseases. Consult your doctor for advice.
ALLERGY
Do not take KINPRIDE SR 3MG if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to cinitapride or any other ingredient in this medicine.
HEART DISEASE
KINPRIDE SR 3MG should be used with caution in patients suffering from active heart diseases. Consult your doctor for advice.
OTHERS
Tell your doctor if you have or had a condition such as,
History of gastrointestinal bleeding
Mechanical obstruction or perforation
Movement disorder (tardive dyskinesia)
INTERACTIONS
Talk to your doctor if you are taking,
Medicines such as phenothiazine and other antidopaminergic drugs on the CNS
Digoxin
Anticholinergic drugs such as atropine
Medicines such as opioid analgesics
