Duopride

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  • Contains / Salt: Rabeprazole (20 mg) + Itopride (150 mg)
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Duopride Information

Duopride is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Acidity, Heartburn are some of its major therapeutic uses. Secondary and off-label uses of Duopride have also been mentioned below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Duopride. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

The side effects typically associated with Duopride include Headache, Dizziness, Diarrhoea. These side effects of Duopride are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Duopride is Unknown for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Duopride related warnings talks about Duopride's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Duopride is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Diarrhea (Loose Motions) as it can result in adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Duopride contraindications section.

Besides this, Duopride may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.

In addition to the above precautions for Duopride, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.



Duopride Benefits & Uses

Duopride is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Duopride 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: Zollinger Ellison syndrome
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 1 Capsule
  • Dosage Form: Capsule
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: 8 weeks
  • Special Instructions: strength 20 mg rabeprazole and 150 mg itopride
Geriatric
  • Disease: Zollinger Ellison syndrome
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 1 Capsule
  • Dosage Form: Capsule
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: 8 weeks
  • Special Instructions: strength 20 mg rabeprazole and 150 mg itopride


Duopride Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Duopride is used -

Common

Duopride Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Duopride safe for pregnant women?


    The effects of Duopride on pregnant women are unknown since no research has been done to ascertain it yet.

    Unknown
  • Is the use of Duopride safe during breastfeeding?


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

    Unknown
  • What is the effect of Duopride on the Kidneys?


    There is no research available on the side effects of Duopride on kidney. Therefore, its impact is unknown.

    Unknown
  • What is the effect of Duopride on the Liver?


    In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Duopride on the liver, information on safety of Duopride for liver is unavailable.

    Unknown
  • What is the effect of Duopride on the Heart?


    There is no research available on the side effects of Duopride on the heart. Therefore, its impact is unknown.

    Unknown


Severe Interaction of Duopride with Other Drugs

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

Moderate



Duopride Contraindications

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



Frequently asked Questions about Duopride

  • Is this Duopride habit forming or addictive?


    Forming a habit of Duopride has not been reported.

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


    No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Duopride as you may feel sleepy.

    Dangerous
  • Is it safe?


    Yes, but take Duopride only as per medical advice.

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


    No, the use of Duopride in mental disorders is not effective.

    No

Duopride Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Duopride


    Taking Duopride with food does not harm your health.

    Safe
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Duopride


    Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Duopride with alcohol.

    Unknown


Frequently asked Questions about Duopride

Question about 5 years ago

How to take Duopride?

Dr. Kumawat Vijay Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Duopride is available in tablet, capsule and injection form. It should be taken exactly as prescribed by your doctor. It can be taken with or without food because food does not affect the absorption of the drug. It should be taken the whole and swallowed with water. It should not be chewed, crushed or split. It should be taken at exactly the same time every day so that there is less chance of missing the dose. 

Question almost 5 years ago

Is Duopride an antibiotic?

Dr. Saurabh Shakya MBBS , General Physician

No, Duopride is not an antibiotic. It belongs to the group of medications called proton pump inhibitor which blocks the excessive acid secretion in the stomach while antibiotics are the medicine that prevents and treats the infection caused by bacteria.

Question about 5 years ago

Does Duopride cause hair loss?

Dr. Vipin Khadse MBBS , General Physician

Rarely, Duopride causes hair loss. This is a reversible side effect of Duopride, the problem goes away after discontinuation of this drug. For partial hair loss, you are advised to use hair tonic and discuss with your doctor about a better treatment option for hair loss.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can Duopride cause kidney damage?

Dr. Saurabh Shakya MBBS , General Physician

No, Duopride does not cause kidney damage at recommended doses. However, in case of long-term use of Duopride along with improper kidney function, might cause kidney damage. If you experience discoloration of urine ( symptoms of kidney damage) then immediately inform to doctor and follow his/her instructions.

Question about 5 years ago

Is Duopride safe to use?

Dr. Bharat MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Duopride is safe to take as long as it is prescribed by your doctor. However, in some people, it may produce some side effects like a headache, diarrhea, constipation, nausea, vomiting, sore throat and gas. If you suffer from any side effects, please inform your doctor immediately. 



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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience


References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Aciphex® (rabeprazole 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 1077-1078

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Package leaflet [Internet]: RABEPRAZOLE. Accord Healthcare Limited

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