Manufacturer: Zydus Cadila
Salt Composition : Cinitapride(3mg)
Strip of 10 Tablet Er
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Cintapro-OD Tablet is taken after meals in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.
Cinitapride works by increasing the concentration of a chemical known as acetylcholine that helps in increasing the contractions of the stomach muscles. This helps in faster emptying of the food conte.
Rapidly absorbed orally.
Enters brain, crosses Placenta and is secreted in milk.
Party conjugated in liver, excreted in urin with 24 hours.
Half life :3-6 hours, action lasts for 4-6 hours.
Oral, IM,IV
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Cintapro-OD
Headache
Nausea
Diarrhea
If you are allergic to cinitapride or similar medicines.
If you suffer from a neurological disorder i.e. tardive dyskinesia (a condition characterised by repetitive involuntary movements)
If you are suffering from or ever had a history of bleeding in the stomach and intestine.
Information regarding the use of Cintapro-OD Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Cintapro-OD Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Information regarding the use of Cintapro-OD Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
It is indicated for the treatment of gastrointestinal disorders associated with motility disturbances such as gastroesophageal reflux disease, non-ulcer dyspepsia and delayed gastric emptying. It may be also used in the management of nausea and vomiting
DRUG-DRUG INTERACTIONS: CINITAPRIDE may have interaction with phenothiazine (used to treat motion sickness), digoxin (used to treat heart failure), anti-dopaminergic drugs (used to treat schizophrenia), anticholinergic drugs (used to treat overactive bladder and COPD) and opioid analgesics (used to relieve pain)
Do not chew, crush or break it. Cintapro-OD Tablet is to be taken with food.
Store at room temperature below 25 degree C in a well closed container.
If you miss a dose of Cintapro-OD Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines
Cintapro-OD Tablet helps treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (acid reflux) and indigestion.
Take it 15 minutes before each meal.
Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Cintapro-OD Tablet can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
Inform your doctor if you get watery diarrhea, fever, or stomach pain that does not go away.
Do not consume alcohol while taking Cintapro-OD Tablet as it can increase dizziness and the risk of stomach damage.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Cintapro-OD Tablet is to be taken with food.
Q. What is Cintapro-OD Tablet is used for?
Cintapro-OD Tablet is used for the treatment of motility-related gastrointestinal disorders like indigestion, reflux disease, delayed gastric emptying and vomiting
Q. How does Cintapro-OD Tablet work?
Cintapro-OD Tablet works by increasing the movement of esophagus, stomach, and intestines during digestion. It also increases the strength of muscle between esophagus and stomach to prevent reflux conditions.
Q. Why is Cintapro-OD Tablet used with rabeprazole for some conditions?
Cintapro-OD Tablet increases the movement of the gut and is useful in the treatment of conditions like heartburn, dyspepsia and is also useful in the treatment of reflux esophagitis. It has much better efficacy when it is used with rabeprazole.
