Description
Presmovac 1 Tablet is used for the treatment of chronic idiopathic constipation in adults patients who failed to respond with laxative therapy. This medicine is not recommended for use in patients below 18 years of age.
Substitutes
List of substitutes for Presmovac 1 Tablet
Prudac 1 mg Tablet
Zydus Cadila
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Presmovac 1 Tablet
Headache
Vomiting
Decreased appetite
Dizziness
Tiredness
Abdominal pain
Fever
Diarrhea
Uses of Presmovac 1 Tablet
What is it prescribed for?
Chronic Idiopathic Constipation
This medicine is used for the treatment of chronic idiopathic constipation, which is characterized by difficulty in passing stools or incomplete bowel movements of an unknown cause.
When not to use?
Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to prucalopride or any other inactive ingredients present along with it.
Intestinal Obstruction
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients suffering from intestinal obstruction or severe inflammatory conditions of the intestinal tract such as Crohn’s disease and Ulcerative colitis due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient’s condition.
Warnings
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
General warnings
Kidney Disease
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with kidney diseases due to the increased risk of adverse effects. Close monitoring of kidney function tests, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition of the patient.
Liver Disease
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with severe liver diseases due to the increased risk of severe side effects. Regular monitoring of liver function tests is necessary while receiving this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.
Serious medical problems
This medicine should only be used under the supervision of healthcare professional in patients with serious comorbid conditions such as lung disease, cancer, hormonal disorder, nervous system or mental health problems due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects.
Use in Children
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients below 18 years of age since the safety and efficacy of use are not clinically established.
Contraception
Use of this medicine reported severe diarrhea in some patients which may make contraceptive pills to not work properly. This may result in an unwanted pregnancy. Effective contraception is advised for the women with the childbearing potential to avoid such risks.
Driving or operating machines
Use of this medicine may cause symptoms such as dizziness, drowsiness, blurred vision, etc. in some patients. It is advised that you do not perform any activities such as driving a vehicle or operating machinery if you experience any of these symptoms during treatment with this medicine.
Dosage
Missed Dose
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next scheduled dose, then the missed dose can be skipped. Do not use extra medicine to make up for the missed dose.
Overdose
Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.
Interactions
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Instructions
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Albendazole
Erythromycin
Amiodarone
Atorvastatin
Ketoconazole
Disease interactions
Disease
Information not available.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
General Instructions
Take this medicine with or without food. Do not take in larger amounts than advised/prescribed. Consult the doctor if you experience any undesirable effects. Do not stop taking the medicine before completion of the course/without consulting your doctor.
