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Lopajoy is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Diarrhoea are some of its major therapeutic uses. Secondary and off-label uses of Lopajoy have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Lopajoy depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Lopajoy can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Lopajoy are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Lopajoy's effect during pregnancy is Mild and Severe while nursing. It is important to know if Lopajoy has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Lopajoy related warnings section.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Gastritis, Ulcerative Colitis must refrain from the use of Lopajoy since this can cause severe adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Lopajoy are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Lopajoy have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Lopajoy is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Lopajoy 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
| Age Group | Dosage |
| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Lopajoy is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Lopajoy safe for pregnant women?
Lopajoy has mild to no side effects in pregnant women.
Is the use of Lopajoy safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Lopajoy. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.
What is the effect of Lopajoy on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Lopajoy on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Lopajoy on the Liver?
Lopajoy is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Lopajoy on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Lopajoy on the heart have been reported.
Lopajoy should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Lopajoy unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Lopajoy habit forming or addictive?
Lopajoy does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Lopajoy can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Lopajoy should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Lopajoy for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Lopajoy
There is no information on the effects of taking Lopajoy with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Lopajoy
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Lopajoy and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Yes, Lopajoy can be taken with omeprazole. No clinically significant drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking Lopajoy along with omeprazole then do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
No, Lopajoy should not be discontinued without doctors advice if it has been prescribed by your doctor. If you are taking this drug by yourself then it can be discontinued.
No, Lopajoy does not treat stomach cramps. It is only used for the short-term treatment of diarrhoea.
No, Lopajoy does not lower the blood pressure (hypotension) at normal therapeutic doses but it can cause this effect if it is taken in more than the recommended doses. If you are experiencing lightheadedness or blurry vision (symptoms of low blood pressure) after taking this drug then try to sit down and take rest for a while till it subsides, also inform to the doctor without further delay.
No, Lopajoy is not a steroid. It contains loperamide which belongs to the class of drug known as an antidiarrheal agent.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Imodium® (loperamide hydrochloride)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 686-687
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 45-46
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Imodium® (loperamide hydrochloride)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 686-687
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 45-46
