Gastrone

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Gastrone uses


Pharmacological action

Gastrone is a blocker of histamine H2-receptors. Inhibits basal and stimulated by histamine, gastrin and acetylcholine the secretion of hydrochloric acid. Increases the pH of gastric contents and reduces the activity of pepsin. The duration of action of Gastrone with a single admission - 12 hours.

Pharmacokinetics

After oral administration, Gastrone is rapidly absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract. Eating and antacids significantly affect the extent of absorption. Subjected to the effect of "first passage" through the liver. Cmax in plasma is reached within 2 h after a single oral administration. After IM injection Gastrone rapidly and almost completely absorbed from the injection site. Cmax achieved within 15 min.

Protein binding - 15%. Vd - 1.4 L / kg. Gastrone is excreted in breast milk.

T1/2 is 2-3 h. About 30% of the dose excreted in the urine in unchanged form. Elimination rate decreases with abnormal liver function or renal function.

Why is Gastrone prescribed?

Gastric ulcer and duodenal ulcer in acute phase; prevention of relapse of peptic ulcer; symptomatic ulcer; erosive and reflux esophagitis; Zollinger-Ellison syndrome; prevention of "stress" ulcers of the gastrointestinal tract, postoperative ulcers, recurrent bleeding from upper gastrointestinal tract; prevention of aspiration of gastric juice during operations under general anesthesia.

Dosage and administration

Individual. For oral administration for treatment of adults and children over 14 years daily Gastrone dose is 300-450 mg; if necessary, the daily dose was increased to 600-900 mg; multiplicity of administration is 2-3 times / day. For the prevention of exacerbations of disease are used by 150 mg / day at bedtime. The duration of treatment is determined by the indications for use.

The dose of Gastrone for patients with renal insufficiency at the level of creatinine more than 3.3 mg / 100 ml is 75 mg 2 times / day.

IV or IM by 50-100 mg every 6-8 hours.

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Gastrone side effects, adverse reactions

Cardio-vascular system: in a few cases - AV-blockade.

Digestive system: rarely - diarrhea, constipation, and in isolated cases - hepatitis.

CNS: Rarely - headache, dizziness, fatigue, blurred vision, and in isolated cases (at seriously ill patients) - confusion, hallucinations.

Hematopoietic system: rarely - thrombocytopenia, prolonged use at high doses - leukopenia.

Metabolism: rarely - a slight increase of creatinine in serum at the beginning of treatment.

Endocrine system: long-term use in high doses may increase the content of prolactin, gynecomastia, amenorrhea, impotence, decreased libido.

From the musculoskeletal system: very rarely - arthralgia, myalgia.

Allergic reactions: rarely - a skin rash, urticaria, angioedema, anaphylactic shock, bronchospasm, hypotension.

Other: rarely - recurrent parotitis, and in isolated cases - hair loss.

Gastrone contraindications

Pregnancy, lactation (breastfeeding), increased sensitivity to Gastrone.

Using during pregnancy and breastfeeding

Adequate and well controlled studies of the safety of Gastrone during pregnancy has not been conducted, therefore the use during pregnancy is contraindicated.

If necessary the use of Gastrone during lactation should stop breastfeeding.

Special instructions

With careful use in patients with impaired renal excretory function.

Before treatment with Gastrone is necessary to exclude the possibility of a malignant disease of the esophagus, stomach or duodenum.

With long-term treatment of debilitated patients under stress conditions may be bacterial lesions of the stomach with subsequent spread of infection.

Undesirable abrupt discontinuation of Gastrone because of the risk of recurrence of peptic ulcer. Effectiveness of prophylactic treatment of peptic ulcer above while taking Gastrone courses for 45 days in spring and autumn than during the reception. Quick intravenous injection of Gastrone in rare cases cause bradycardia, usually in patients predisposed to cardiac arrhythmias.

There are a few reports that Gastrone might contribute to the development of acute attacks of porphyria, in connection with what is necessary to avoid its use in patients with acute porphyria in history.

Therapy with Gastrone possible distortions of laboratory data: increased creatinine, the activity of gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase and liver transaminases in the blood plasma.

In cases where Gastrone is used in combination with antacids, the break between taking antacids and Gastrone should be at least 1-2 hours.

Clinical data on the safety of Gastrone in pediatric patients is limited.

Gastrone drug interactions

In an application with antacids may decrease absorption of Gastrone.

In an application of Gastrone with anticholinergics may be in breach of memory and attention in elderly patients.

Probably that histamine H2-blockers reduce receptor ulcerogenic action of NSAIDs on the gastric mucosa.

In an application with warfarin may decrease clearance of warfarin. There is one case of gipoprotrombinemiey and bleeding in patients receiving warfarin.

In an application with bismuth tripotassium dicitrate may increase unwanted absorption of bismuth, with glyburide - described the cases of hypoglycemia, with ketoconazole, itraconazole - decreased absorption of ketoconazole, itraconazole.

In an application with metoprolol may increase the plasma concentrations and increased AUC and T1 / 2 of metoprolol.

In an application with sucralfate in high doses (2 g) possible violation of the absorption of Gastrone.

In an application Gastrone with procainamide may be decrease excretion of procainamide by the kidneys which leads to an increase in its concentration in blood plasma.

There is a data of increased absorption of triazolam in its simultaneous application, apparently due to changes in pH of gastric contents under the influence of Gastrone.

Probably that while the application with phenytoin may increase the concentration of phenytoin in plasma and increased risk of toxicity.

In an application with furosemide moderately expressed increasing the bioavailability of furosemide.

There is a described case of ventricular arrhythmias (bigeminy) with simultaneous application of quinidine, with cisapride - described a case of cardiotoxicity.

It can not be excluded some increase in cyclosporine concentration in blood plasma in its simultaneous application with Gastrone.

Gastrone in case of emergency / overdose

Symptoms: seizures, bradycardia, ventricular arrhythmias.

Treatment: induction of vomiting or gastric lavage, symptomatic therapy. In convulsions - diazepam IV, bradycardia - atropine, ventricular arrhythmias - lidocaine.

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Gastrone pharmaceutical active ingredients containing related brand and generic drugs:

Active ingredient is the part of the drug or medicine which is biologically active. This portion of the drug is responsible for the main action of the drug which is intended to cure or reduce the symptom or disease. The other portions of the drug which are inactive are called excipients; there role is to act as vehicle or binder. In contrast to active ingredient, the inactive ingredient's role is not significant in the cure or treatment of the disease. There can be one or more active ingredients in a drug.


Gastrone available forms, composition, doses:

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Composition is the list of ingredients which combinedly form a medicine. Both active ingredients and inactive ingredients form the composition. The active ingredient gives the desired therapeutic effect whereas the inactive ingredient helps in making the medicine stable.
Doses are various strengths of the medicine like 10mg, 20mg, 30mg and so on. Each medicine comes in various doses which is decided by the manufacturer, that is, pharmaceutical company. The dose is decided on the severity of the symptom or disease.


Gastrone destination | category:

Destination is defined as the organism to which the drug or medicine is targeted. For most of the drugs what we discuss, human is the drug destination.
Drug category can be defined as major classification of the drug. For example, an antihistaminic or an antipyretic or anti anginal or pain killer, anti-inflammatory or so.


Gastrone Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical codes:

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Gastrone pharmaceutical companies:

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Researchers are the persons who are responsible for the scientific research and is responsible for all the background clinical trials that resulted in the development of the drug.


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References

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Frequently asked Questions

Can i drive or operate heavy machine after consuming Gastrone?

Depending on the reaction of the Gastrone after taken, if you are feeling dizziness, drowsiness or any weakness as a reaction on your body, Then consider Gastrone not safe to drive or operate heavy machine after consumption. Meaning that, do not drive or operate heavy duty machines after taking the capsule if the capsule has a strange reaction on your body like dizziness, drowsiness. As prescribed by a pharmacist, it is dangerous to take alcohol while taking medicines as it exposed patients to drowsiness and health risk. Please take note of such effect most especially when taking Primosa capsule. It's advisable to consult your doctor on time for a proper recommendation and medical consultations.

Is Gastrone addictive or habit forming?

Medicines are not designed with the mind of creating an addiction or abuse on the health of the users. Addictive Medicine is categorically called Controlled substances by the government. For instance, Schedule H or X in India and schedule II-V in the US are controlled substances.

Please consult the medicine instruction manual on how to use and ensure it is not a controlled substance.In conclusion, self medication is a killer to your health. Consult your doctor for a proper prescription, recommendation, and guidiance.

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Review

sdrugs.com conducted a study on Gastrone, and the result of the survey is set out below. It is noteworthy that the product of the survey is based on the perception and impressions of the visitors of the website as well as the views of Gastrone consumers. We, as a result of this, advice that you do not base your therapeutic or medical decisions on this result, but rather consult your certified medical experts for their recommendations.

Visitor reports

One visitor reported useful

How is the drug Gastrone useful in reducing or relieving the symptoms? How useful is it?
According to the survey conducted by the website sdrugs.com, there are variable results and below are the percentages of the users that say the medicine is useful to them and that say it is not helping them much. It is not ideal to continue taking the medication if you feel it is not helping you much. Contact your healthcare provider to check if there is a need to change the medicine or if there is a need to re-evaluate your condition. The usefulness of the medicine may vary from patient to patient, depending on the other diseases he is suffering from and slightly depends on the brand name.
Visitors%
Useful1
100.0%

Visitor reported side effects

No survey data has been collected yet

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Two visitors reported frequency of use

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Are you taking the Gastrone drug as prescribed by the doctor?

Few medications can be taken 4 times in a day more than prescribed when the doctor's advice mentions the medicine can be taken according to frequency or severity of symptoms. Most times, be very careful and clear about the number of times you are taking the medication. The report of sdrugs.com website users about the frequency of taking the drug Gastrone is mentioned below.
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4 times in a day2
100.0%

Visitor reported doses

No survey data has been collected yet

One visitor reported time for results

What is the time duration Gastrone drug must be taken for it to be effective or for it to reduce the symptoms?
Most chronic conditions need at least some time so the dose and the drug action gets adjusted to the body to get the desired effect. The stastistics say sdrugs.com website users needed 2 days to notice the result from using Gastrone drug. The time needed to show improvement in health condition after using the medicine Gastrone need not be same for all the users. It varies based on other factors.
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2 days1
100.0%

Visitor reported administration

No survey data has been collected yet

Three visitors reported age

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16-292
66.7%
> 601
33.3%

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