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Duopride is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Acidity, Heartburn are some of its major therapeutic uses. Secondary and off-label uses of Duopride have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Duopride. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Duopride include Headache, Dizziness, Diarrhoea. These side effects of Duopride are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Duopride is Unknown for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Duopride related warnings talks about Duopride's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Duopride is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Diarrhea (Loose Motions) as it can result in adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Duopride contraindications section.
Besides this, Duopride may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Duopride, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Duopride is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Duopride is used -
Common
Is the use of Duopride safe for pregnant women?
No research has not been done till date on the safety of Duopride for pregnant women. So its effects on pregnant women are unknown.
Is the use of Duopride safe during breastfeeding?
In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Duopride in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Duopride is unavailable.
What is the effect of Duopride on the Kidneys?
Information about safety of Duopride for kidney is not available since scientific research on this topic is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Duopride on the Liver?
There is no research available on the side effects of Duopride on the liver. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Duopride on the Heart?
No research work has been carried out till date on effects of Duopride on heart. So it is not known whether taking Duopride will cause side effects on heart or not.
Duopride should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Duopride unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Duopride habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Duopride is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Duopride you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Duopride only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Duopride is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Duopride
Taking Duopride with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Duopride
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Duopride and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Rarely, Duopride causes hair loss. This is a reversible side effect of Duopride, the problem goes away after discontinuation of this drug. For partial hair loss, you are advised to use hair tonic and discuss with your doctor about a better treatment option for hair loss.
Yes, Duopride is safe to take as long as it is prescribed by your doctor. However, in some people, it may produce some side effects like a headache, diarrhea, constipation, nausea, vomiting, sore throat and gas. If you suffer from any side effects, please inform your doctor immediately.
Duopride should be taken for as long as it is prescribed by your doctor. Do not stop taking it or take an extra dose on your own. Always follow the instructions of your doctor completely.
Duopride may cause allergy in rare instances. An allergic reaction might lead to swelling of the face, development of a rash, throat tightness and difficulty in breathing. If you develop any of these symptoms, talk to your doctor immediately. He may stop Duopride for a while and examine you properly.
This is because a long-term use of Duopride can cause Vitamin B12 deficiency. Stomach acids help in the absorption of Vitamin B 12, and this drug suppresses stomach acid which is required for the absorption of vitamin B12. Hence patients taking [medicine] for a long time have Vitamin B12 deficiency. To replenish Vitamin B12 in your body your doctor prescribes this vitamin along with this medicine.
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