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.

• Dyspepsia

• Bloating

• Stomach Pain

• Belching

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.

• 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.

• Headache

• Diarrhoea

• Nausea

• Vomiting

• Stomach Pain

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.

• 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.

• 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.

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

• Acopep 100Mg Tablet

  Zydus Cadila

• Acotrust 100Mg Tablet

  Dr Reddy s Laboratories Ltd

• Acogut 100Mg Tablet

  Lupin Ltd

• Actnew 100Mg Tablet

  Abbott India Ltd

• Actapro 100Mg Tablet

  Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

• Dycotiam 100Mg Tablet

  Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Tocamide 100Mg Tablet

  Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd

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.

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.

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.

• 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.

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

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