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Acotiamide

Prescription vs OTC : Prescription by Doctor required

About Acotiamide

Acotiamide is the medicine used to treat abnormal gut conditions like functional dyspepsia. Functional dyspepsia is a chronic abnormality of the upper digestive tract.

It effectively helps to relieve the symptoms including post-meal bloating, feeling of pain and discomfort in the upper abdominal region, nausea, belching and early satiety.

Acotiamide works on the mechanism by which release of acetylcholine is increased in the body. This chemical is responsible for increasing the motility of the intestine.

The medicine is effective only when strictly taken under the supervision of a doctor or physician in a recommended dosage or duration. A complete course of it is necessary as if it is discontinued in between, either recurrence or worsening of the symptoms may occur.

Functional dyspepsia cannot be cured completely. However, the symptoms can be effectively managed and controlled by an application of medicines like Acotiamide. This medicine along with a few lifestyle changes such as yoga or meditation works better to minimise the symptoms.

You are recommended to take this medication before you have your meals. This medical condition might recur if you do not complete the course of treatment. If you are in the habit of smoking, you are advised to quit smoking.

Take exactly as directed. Do not increase, decrease, or adjust dosage without consulting prescriber. Take pulse daily, prior to medication and follow prescriber's instruction about holding medication.

Do not use alcohol or OTC medications (eg, cold remedies) without consulting prescriber. If diabetic, monitor serum sugars closely (may alter glucose tolerance or mask signs of hypoglycemia).

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Gastroenterologist before using this medicine.

    What are the uses of Acotiamide

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Gastroenterologist before using this medicine.

    What are the contraindications of Acotiamide ?

    • Hypersensitivity

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Gastroenterologist before using this medicine.

    What are the side effects of Acotiamide ?

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Gastroenterologist before using this medicine.

    Key highlights of Acotiamide

    • Is It safe with alcohol?

      It is known whether consumption of alcohol is safe or not while taking this medicine. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

    • Are there any pregnancy warnings?

      Women who are pregnant must consult doctor before using this medication.

    • Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

      Breastfeeding women are advised to consult doctor before using this medication.

    • Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

      The effect of this medicine on the patients consciousness is not known. Kindly consult your doctor before taking it.

    • Does this affect kidney function?

      Limited information is available regarding its use in patients with kidney disease. Kindly consult your doctor before taking it.

    • Does this affect liver function?

      Limited information is available regarding its use in patients with liver disease. Kindly consult your doctor before taking it.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Gastroenterologist before using this medicine.

    What are the dosage instructions?

    • Are there any missed dose instructions?

      Missed dose should be taken as soon as possible. It is recommended to skip your missed dose, if it is the time for your next scheduled dose.

    • Are there any overdose instructions?

      Consult your doctor in case of overdose.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Gastroenterologist before using this medicine.

    Medicines containing Acotiamide

    Below is the list of medicines, which contains Acotiamide as ingredient

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Gastroenterologist before using this medicine.

    How does this medication work?

    This medication causes stimulation of postprandial gastric motor activity. It also leads to emptying of gastric by causing hindrance to AChE without combining to serotonin 5-HT4 and dopamine D2.

      Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Gastroenterologist before using this medicine.

      What are the interactions of Acotiamide ?

      Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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      • Interaction with Medicine

        This medication interacts with Acebutolol, Acetylcholine, Agmatine, Aclidinium and others.

      FAQs about Acotiamide

      • Ques : How to consume Acotiamide?

        Ans : Acotiamide should be taken before meals. It is advised to always take the complete course of treatment as advised by your doctor even if you start to feel better.

      • Ques : What are the uses of Acotiamide?

        Ans : It is used in the treatment of functional dyspepsia. It helps in relieving the symptoms like bloating after a meal, pain/discomfort in the upper abdomen, and early satiety.

      • Ques : How Acotiamide works?

        Ans : It increases the release of acetylcholine, a chemical that can increase the motility of the intestine.

      • Ques : Is Acotiamide safe to be consumed ?

        Ans : Acotiamide is safe to be consumed when taken in the prescribed dosage for a prescribed time under the supervision of a doctor.

      • Ques : When should we prefer to take Acotiamide ?

        Ans : Acotiamide should always be preferred to be taken before meals for maximum results.

      • Ques : Does Acotiamide show any side effects ?

        Ans : Yes, Acotiamide shows side effects in certain cases which may include diarrhoea, constipation, headache, dizziness, rashes, abnormal liver function etc.

      • Ques : Can we drive while having Acotiamide ?

        Ans : No. We should not prefer driving while having Acotiamide as this medicine may cause dizziness in some cases which interferes with any work requiring focus and concentration.

      • Ques : Is Acotiamide addictive or habit forming?

        Ans : No. Acotiamide has not been known to show any addictive or habit-forming effects so far.

      References

      • Acotiamide- Drug Information Portal [Internet]. druginfo.nlm.nih.gov. 2021 [Cited 24 Nov 2021]. Available from:

        https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/acotiamide

      • Acotiamide - DrugBank [Internet]. Drugbank.ca. 2021 [cited 3 December 2021]. Available from:

        https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB12482

      • Acotiamide - PubChem [Internet]. Pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. 2021 [cited 03 December 2021]. Available from:

        https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/5282338

      Disclaimer : The information produced here is best of our knowledge and experience and we have tried our best to make it as accurate and up-to-date as possible, but we would like to request that it should not be treated as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis or treatment.

      Lybrate is a medium to provide our audience with the common information on medicines and does not guarantee its accuracy or exhaustiveness. Even if there is no mention of a warning for any drug or combination, it never means that we are claiming that the drug or combination is safe for consumption without any proper consultation with an expert.

      Lybrate does not take responsibility for any aspect of medicines or treatments. If you have any doubts about your medication, we strongly recommend you to see a doctor immediately.
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      Written ByDrx Hina FirdousPhD (Pharmacology) Pursuing, M.Pharma (Pharmacology), B.Pharma - Certificate in Nutrition and Child CarePharmacology
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