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Itopride

It is a prokinetic benzamide derivative unlike metoclopramide or domperidone More

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Description

It is a prokinetic benzamide derivative unlike metoclopramide or domperidone

Generic Name

Itopride

Chemical names

Itopride; 122898-67-3; N-(4-(2-(Dimethylamino)ethoxy)benzyl)-3,4-dimethoxybenzamide; UNII-81BMQ80QRL; Itopride

Brand names

Abepra-ISR, Acera-IT, Alizole-IP, Ampty, Anto-ISR, Antuc-IT, Asterab-IT, Avtop-I, Beerab-ISR, Bizo-IT, Brazo-IT, Cool Rab-IT, Cyra-IT, Domol-ISR, Furab-IT, Ganaton, Ganaton Total, Ganaton-OD, Gasorab-TXR, Gepride-50, GI-Tune, GI-Tune MPS, GI-Tune-SR, Gimate, Gitrak, Gitune, Gitune-SR, Itcan, Itokine, Itonix, Itonorm, Itopie-RD, Itoplus, Itopraz, Itoprid, Itorab, Itorbe-SR, Itotor-OD, Itoz, Itza, Jeprab-ITO, Kool-IT, Kurepan-IT, Mac-IT, Motiza, Motiza-Mps, Novorab Plus, Nupenta-ITR, Nura-IT, Olprid

IUPAC name

N-({4-[2-(dimethylamino)ethoxy]phenyl}methyl)-3,4-dimethoxybenzamide

Pharmacokinetics

NA

Actions

NA

Dosage/Dosage form

The recommended dose is 50 mg 3 times/day.

Therapeutic uses

Itopride is indicated for the treatment of functional dyspepsia and other gastrointestinal conditions.

Adverse effects/Side effects

Rash, diarrhoea, constipation, abdominal pain, headache, sleeping disorders, dizziness, galactorrhea, gynecomastia.

Interaction

Anticholinergic agents reduce the action of itopride

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity; lactation. GI haemorrhage, obstruction or perforation.

Storage

Store it at room temperature (25°C).

Information

Molecular weight

358.4314

Molecular formula

C20H26N2O4

CAS number

122898-67-3

Precautions

Pregnancy, elderly