Zucapride Benefits & Uses

Zucapride is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Diabetes Type 2

Zucapride Dosage & How to Take

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	Disease: Diabetes Type 2 Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: May increase dose up to 10 mg once daily
Geriatric	Disease: Diabetes Type 2 Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: May increase dose up to 10 mg once daily

Zucapride Related Warnings

Is the use of Zucapride safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Zucapride. If you are pregnant, do not take Zucapride without a doctor's advice.

Severe
Is the use of Zucapride safe during breastfeeding?

Information about safety of Zucapride for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.

Unknown
What is the effect of Zucapride on the Kidneys?

There can be some harmful effects on your kidneys after taking Zucapride. If you witness any side effects, discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.

Moderate
What is the effect of Zucapride on the Liver?

You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Zucapride. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.

Moderate
What is the effect of Zucapride on the Heart?

No research work has been carried out till date on effects of Zucapride on heart. So it is not known whether taking Zucapride will cause side effects on heart or not.

Unknown

Severe Interaction of Zucapride with Other Drugs

Zucapride should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Gatifloxacin

Moderate

Zucapride Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Zucapride unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Bladder Cancer
Kidney Disease
High Lipoprotein
Low Blood Pressure

Frequently asked Questions about Zucapride

Is this Zucapride habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Zucapride.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Zucapride does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.

Safe
Is it safe?

Zucapride should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Zucapride cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Zucapride Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Zucapride

Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Zucapride and food will interact.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Zucapride

Consuming Zucapride with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.

Severe