Jasopride 10mg Tablet

About this Medicine

Jasopride 10mg Tablet is a prescription medicine used in the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease. It increases the release of certain chemical that improves the movement of food inside the intestine and helps to increase gastric emptying of both liquid and solid. Jasopride 10mg Tablet is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you're 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.The most common side effects are abdominal pain, headache, insomnia (difficulty sleeping), nausea, and vomiting. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. It may also cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can worsen your sleepiness.Before taking it, you should tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you. You should avoid this medicine if you are suffering from bleeding ulcers of the stomach. Consult with your doctor if are pregnant or breastfeeding.

How it Works

Jasopride 10mg Tablet indirectly stimulates the release of acetylcholine, a chemical messenger that can increase the motility of the intestine.

Key Facts

Chemical Class :: Benzamide Derivative|Habit Forming :: No|Therapeutic Class :: GASTRO INTESTINAL|Action Class :: Serotonin 5-HT4 Receptor Antagonists- Prokinetic Agents

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