Lapride Information

Lapride is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Diabetes.

The correct dosage of Lapride depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Lapride as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Lapride go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Lapride is Moderate for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Lapride's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Lapride related warnings section.

Lapride is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Heart Disease, Liver Disease, Kidney Disease as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Lapride have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Besides this, Lapride may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.

You should also be aware that Lapride is safe while driving, and is addiction.

Lapride Benefits & Uses
Lapride Dosage & How to Take
Lapride Side Effects
Lapride Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Lapride with Other Drugs
Lapride Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Lapride
Lapride Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Lapride Benefits & Uses

Lapride is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Diabetes (Read More - 10 Home Remedies for Diabetes)

Lapride 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: 2 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Diabetes Type 2 Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Lapride Related Warnings

Is the use of Lapride safe for pregnant women?

Lapride may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Lapride again without your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Lapride safe during breastfeeding?

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

Unknown
What is the effect of Lapride on the Kidneys?

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

Moderate
What is the effect of Lapride on the Liver?

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

Moderate
What is the effect of Lapride on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Lapride on the heart have been reported.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Lapride with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Gatifloxacin

Moderate

Ibuprofen

Captopril

Propranolol

Aspirin

Fluconazole

Lapride Contraindications

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

Heart Disease
Liver Disease
Hypoglycemia (Low Blood Sugar)
Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase Deficiency
Alopecia
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Lapride

Is this Lapride habit forming or addictive?

Lapride is not addictive in nature.

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

Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Lapride since it does not cause drowsiness.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Lapride only as per medical advice.

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

There is no benefit of taking Lapride for mental disorders.

No

Lapride Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Lapride

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

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Lapride

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

Severe