Mypride Information

Mypride, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of GERD. Secondary and off-label uses of Mypride have also been mentioned below.

The correct dosage of Mypride depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

Common side effects of Mypride include Insomnia. While these are the most often observed Mypride side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Mypride go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

In addition, Mypride's effect is Unknown during pregnancy and Unknown for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Mypride's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

The section on Mypride contraindications lists all such conditions.

Additionally, Mypride may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

You should also be aware that Mypride is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.

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

Mypride Benefits & Uses

Mypride is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

GERD

Other Benefits

Indigestion (Read More - Home Remedies for Indigestion)
Heartburn

Mypride 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: Indigestion Before or After Meal: Before meal Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice
Geriatric	Disease: Indigestion Before or After Meal: Before meal Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice

Mypride Related Warnings

Is the use of Mypride safe for pregnant women?

It is not known what effect Mypride will have on pregnant women, because no research work has been carried out on this till date.

Unknown
Is the use of Mypride safe during breastfeeding?

There is no research available on the side effects of Mypride in breastfeeding women. Therefore, its impact is unknown.

Unknown
What is the effect of Mypride on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Mypride on kidney have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Mypride on the Liver?

Mypride is rarely harmful for the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Mypride on the Heart?

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

Unknown

Severe Interaction of Mypride with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Erythromycin

Quinine

Mypride Contraindications

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

Kidney Disease
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Mypride

Is this Mypride habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Mypride.

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

After taking Mypride, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Mypride can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Mypride should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

No, Mypride is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Mypride Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Mypride

Taking Mypride with food does not harm your health.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Mypride

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Mypride.

Unknown