Peripride Information

Peripride is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of GERD. Peripride also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

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

The side effects typically associated with Peripride include Insomnia. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Peripride can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Peripride 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.

It is also important to note that Peripride has a Unknown effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Peripride has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Peripride related warnings section.

Other contraindications of Peripride have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Additionally, Peripride may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Peripride is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.

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

Peripride Benefits & Uses

Peripride is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

GERD

Other Benefits

Indigestion (Read More - Home Remedies for Indigestion)
Heartburn

Peripride 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

Peripride Related Warnings

Is the use of Peripride safe for pregnant women?

No research has been done to ascertain the safety of Peripride in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, it is best to ask a doctor to know if you can take it.

Unknown
Is the use of Peripride safe during breastfeeding?

Information about safety of Peripride for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.

Unknown
What is the effect of Peripride on the Kidneys?

Peripride has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Peripride on the Liver?

Very few cases of side effects of Peripride on the liver have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Peripride on the Heart?

Information about safety of Peripride for heart is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.

Unknown

Severe Interaction of Peripride with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Erythromycin

Quinine

Peripride Contraindications

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

Kidney Disease
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Peripride

Is this Peripride habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Peripride.

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

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

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Peripride is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

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

No, Peripride cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Peripride Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Peripride

Taking Peripride with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Peripride

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

Unknown