ITP OD Tablet 150mg

About ITP OD Tablet 150mg

ITP OD Tablet 150mg Uses

• Relieves symptoms of functional dyspepsia including bloating and fullness
• Treats delayed stomach emptying
• Reduces early satiety and post-meal discomfort
• Eases nausea and vomiting linked to chronic gastritis
• Relieves upper abdominal pain from sluggish stomach motility

ITP OD Tablet 150mg Benefits

• Once-daily dosing improves treatment adherence compared to three-times-daily itopride
• Boosts stomach muscle contractions to move food forward
• Carries a lower risk of heart rhythm changes than some older prokinetic drugs
• Acts mainly on the gut, with limited effect on other body systems
• Suitable for long-term management of chronic dyspepsia under medical supervision

What Experts Say

Functional dyspepsia is one of the most common digestive complaints doctors see in daily practice, often linked to spicy, oily meals and irregular eating patterns. Itopride combines two actions in one molecule, blocking dopamine D2 receptors while slowing the breakdown of acetylcholine. This dual mechanism strengthens stomach muscle contractions and helps food move through the digestive tract more efficiently.

The once-daily 150mg formulation was developed to improve how consistently patients take their medicine, since standard itopride usually needs three separate doses a day. A sustained-release tablet lets the drug release gradually, keeping stomach motility support steady through the day with just one dose.

Itopride is generally viewed as a safer prokinetic choice than older agents like cisapride, mainly because it does not significantly prolong the heart's QT interval, a risk factor for rhythm disturbances. Doctors still monitor patients with heart conditions or those on multiple medicines, since individual response can vary.

Drug Class

• Prokinetic agent
• Dopamine D2 receptor antagonist with acetylcholinesterase inhibiting action

ITP OD Tablet 150mg formula

• Itopride Hydrochloride

Available forms

• Tablet

How to use ITP OD Tablet 150mg?

• Take one ITP OD 150mg tablet once daily, preferably 30 minutes before a meal
• Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water
• Do not crush or chew the tablet since it is a once-daily formulation
• Follow the dose and duration advised by your doctor

Drug Interactions

• Anticholinergic medicines may reduce Itopride's effect on stomach movement
• Combine with other drugs affecting stomach motility only under medical advice
• Carries a lower risk of heart rhythm interactions than older prokinetics, though caution is still advised with QT-prolonging medicines
• Alcohol may worsen dizziness or drowsiness when combined with this medicine

Risks and warnings

• Avoid use in confirmed mechanical bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeding or perforation
• Use with caution in patients with kidney or liver impairment
• Limited safety data in pregnancy and breastfeeding, use only if a doctor advises it
• Safety and dosing in children under 16 years has not been established
• Elderly patients may need closer monitoring due to slower drug clearance

ITP OD Tablet 150mg Side Effects

• Diarrhea or loose stools
• Stomach pain or cramping
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Trouble sleeping
• Skin rash or itching
• Increased salivation
• Rare rise in prolactin hormone levels

Storage Conditions

• Store below 30°C in a cool, dry place
• Keep the blister strip away from direct sunlight and moisture
• Keep out of reach of children
• Do not use after the expiry date printed on the pack