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Pd, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. The alternative uses of Pd have also been explained below.
The correct dosage of Pd depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. 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.
Common side effects of Pd include Headache, Diarrhoea. While these are the most often observed Pd side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Pd 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.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Pd is Severe for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Pd's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Pd is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Liver Disease, Osteoporosis, Kidney Disease as it can result in adverse effects.
Besides this, Pd may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Pd, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Pd is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other 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
Age Group | Dosage |
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Adult |
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Geriatric |
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Is the use of Pd safe for pregnant women?
PD shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Pd safe during breastfeeding?
Taking PD may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. PD should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
What is the effect of Pd on the Kidneys?
PD may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Pd on the Liver?
The liver can be affected by PD. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart PD only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Pd on the Heart?
PD is rarely harmful for the heart.
Pd should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Pd unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Pd habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Pd has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Pd as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Pd only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Pd in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Pd
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Pd and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Pd
Information about the interaction of Pd and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
No, PD does not cause erectile dysfunction. It has not been reported by the patients who are taking it. It is not a known side effect of this drug.
Yes, PD has been reported to cause diarrhoea but this occurs in a few cases only. It is a common side effect of this medicine. Drink plenty of fluids while you are taking this medicine. If you are experiencing severe diarrhoea after taking this drug, discuss your doctor immediately without any further delay.
No, PD does not causes bloating (swollen belly after eating food which might be caused by excessive gas production). It has not been reported by the patients who are taking it. If you are experiencing bloating after taking this medicine, then try eating less spicy and fibre rich food also try to eat food in less quantity at a time. Taking probiotics or digestive enzyme supplements might be helpful in reducing bloating.
Yes, PD can help to reduce gas (flatulence) by preventing acidity (through decreasing the release of acid in your stomach) and facilitating gastric emptying.
PD contains domperidone (dopamine D2-receptor antagonist). It works by inhibiting the neurotransmitter dopamine (a chemical messenger present in our body) from acting on the vomiting center present in the brain thus preventing nausea and vomiting which provides relief to the patient from nausea and vomiting.
This medicine data has been created by -
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