Neotin150mg
Tablet
Nipa Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
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| Alcohol | UNSAFE It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Neotin. |
| Pregnancy | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Neotin is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there ... View More |
| Breastfeeding | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Neotin is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby. |
| Driving | SAFE Neotin does not usually affect your ability to drive. |
| Kidney | CAUTION Neotin should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Neotin may be needed. Please consult your doctor. |
| Liver | CAUTION Neotin should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Neotin may be needed. Please consult your doctor. |
Introduction
Neotin is a medicine that reduces the amount of excess acid make by your stomach. It is used to treat and prevent heartburn, indigestion and other sympt... View More
Uses of Neotin
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease (Acid reflux)
- Peptic ulcer disease
Side effects of Neotin
- Sleepiness
- Headache
- Tiredness
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
How to use Neotin
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. Neotin may be taken with o... View More
How Neotin works
Neotin is a histamine H2 receptor antagonist. It works by reducing the acid produced in the stomach. This helps to relieve acid-related indigestion and ... View More
What if you forget to take Neotin?
If you miss a dose of Neotin, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your re... View More
- If you are also taking other medications to treat acidity (e.g., antacid), take them 2 hours before or after taking Neotin.
- Avoid taking soft drinks, citrus fruits like orange and lemon, which can irritate the stomach and increase acid secretion.
- Inform your doctor if you do not feel better after taking Neotin for 2 weeks as you may be suffering from some other problems.
- Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney disease as dose of your medicine may need to be adjusted.
- Do not stop taking the medication without talking to your doctor.
Indication
Dyspepsia, H. pylori infection, Benign gastric and duodenal ulceration, GERD, Acid aspiration during general anesth, Prophylaxis during NSAID treatment,... View More
Administration
May be taken with or without food. IV Administration Direct injection: 50 mg diluted to ?20 mL with compatible IV infusion fluid and given over ?5 m... View More
Adult Dose
Oral Benign gastric and duodenal ulceration Adult: Initially, 300 mg daily at bedtime or 150 mg bid for 4-8 wk; 300 mg bid for 4 wk may be used in duo... View More
Child Dose
Oral Benign gastric and duodenal ulceration Child: 1 mth to 16 yr 4-8 mg/kg daily in 2 divided doses. Max: 300 mg/day. Treatment duration: 4-8 wk. Mai... View More
Renal Dose
Oral: CrCl Dosage <50 150 mg daily at bedtime, adjust dose cautiously if necessary.Parenteral: Individual doses may be reduced to 25 mg.
Contraindication
Porphyria.
Mode of Action
Ranitidine competitively blocks histamine at H2-receptors of the gastric parietal cells which inhibits gastric acid secretion. It does not affect pepsin... View More
Precaution
Possibility of malignancy should be excluded prior to therapy as the drug may mask symptoms and delay diagnosis of gastric malignancy. Patients w/ diffi... View More
Side Effect
1-10% Headache (3%) <1% Abdominal pain,Agitation,Alopecia,Confusion,Constipation,Diarrhea,Dizziness,Hypersensitivity reaction,Nausea,Vomiting Fr... View More
Interaction
Delayed absorption and increased peak serum concentration w/ propantheline bromide. Ranitidine minimally inhibits hepatic metabolism of coumarin anticoa... View More
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