Generic Name
PrucalopridePacks Price
- Tab 2mg: Rs. 480
Pruwik
Therapeutic Group
Drugs For ConstipationIndication Dosage
Indication:
Prucalopride is used to treat chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC) in adults when other laxatives have not been effective. It helps improve bowel movements by stimulating intestinal motility.
Dosage:
- Adults: 2 mg once daily, with or without food.
- Elderly (Over 65 years): Start with 1 mg once daily, which may be increased to 2 mg if needed.
- Children: Not recommended under 18 years unless prescribed by a doctor.
Content
- Tab 1mg/2mg: Prucalopride 1mg/2mg
Pregnancy
Avoid
Stability
- Selective Serotonin 5-HT4 Receptor Agonists
Contra Indications
- Prucalopride is contraindicated in individuals with severe kidney disease, intestinal obstruction, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, or a history of severe allergic reactions to the drug. It should also be avoided in patients with serious heart conditions.
Precautions
- Prucalopride is contraindicated in individuals with severe kidney disease, intestinal obstruction, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, or a history of severe allergic reactions to the drug. It should also be avoided in patients with serious heart conditions.
Lactation
- Avoid
Side Effects
- Headache
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Abdominal pain
- Dizziness
- Fatigue
- Flatulence (Gas)
- Vomiting
- Increased heart rate (rare)
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Author
Shahid Arif