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Prucalopride is a prescription medicine. It is typically used for the treatment of Constipation.
The optimal dosage of Prucalopride is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Prucalopride include Headache, Dizziness, Fatigue. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Prucalopride as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Prucalopride normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Prucalopride has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Prucalopride has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Prucalopride related warnings section.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Kidney Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Heart Disease must refrain from the use of Prucalopride since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other contraindications of Prucalopride have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Prucalopride may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Prucalopride, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Prucalopride is used to treat the following -
Main 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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Is the use of Prucalopride safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Prucalopride. It is best to stop taking Prucalopride immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Prucalopride safe during breastfeeding?
Taking Prucalopride may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Prucalopride should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
What is the effect of Prucalopride on the Kidneys?
Prucalopride rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Prucalopride on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Prucalopride on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Prucalopride on the Heart?
Prucalopride is rarely harmful for the heart.
Prucalopride should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Prucalopride unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Prucalopride habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Prucalopride is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Prucalopride will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Prucalopride only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Prucalopride cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Prucalopride
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Prucalopride and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Prucalopride
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Prucalopride with alcohol will be.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
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US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Motegrity (prucalopride)