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Opride is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Acidity, GERD, Peptic Ulcer. Other than this, Opride has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Opride. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Opride as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Opride are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Opride's effect during pregnancy is Safe and Moderate while nursing. Warnings related to Opride's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Opride contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Opride have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Opride, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Opride 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 Opride is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Opride safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Opride without worrying about any side effects.
Is the use of Opride safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding can experience some moderate side effects of Opride. Immediately discontinue Opride if you observe any side effects. Contact your doctor, and restart using it only if your doctor considers it safe for you.
What is the effect of Opride on the Kidneys?
There are no side effects of Opride on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Opride on the Liver?
Opride may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Opride on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Opride for the heart.
Opride 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 Opride unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Opride habit forming or addictive?
Opride is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Opride as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, the use of Opride is considered safe.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Opride is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Opride
You can take Opride with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Opride
Taking Opride with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
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; Protonix (pantoprazole sodium)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 653
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 984-986
