Gastobid Tablet

Gastobid Tablet belongs to a group of class of medicine known as anticholinergics. It is primarily used to treat irritable bowel syndrome, peptic ulcers, and indigestion. Irritable bowel syndrome is a common disease that affects the large intestine. Peptic ulcers are sores that develop on the stomach and intestine lining due to erosion of the stomach's protective lining.

Gastobid Tablet is a combination of two medicines namely Trifluoperazine and Isopropamide. Isopropamide works by relaxes the muscles in the digestive tract and decreases intestinal spasms. Trifluoperazine is an antipsychotic that works by blocking a chemical messenger's action in the brain known as dopamine that disturbs mood and thoughts.

Take Gastobid Tablet as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Gastobid Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical conditions. You may experience nausea, dryness in the mouth, constipation, sleepiness, weight gain, dizziness, orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing), difficulty in urination, blurred vision. Most of these side effects of Gastobid Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

Gastobid Tablet should not be taken if you are known to be allergic to Gastobid Tablet or any other medicines. Gastobid Tablet should not be taken in the conditions like kidney or liver disease. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before starting Gastobid Tablet. Gastobid Tablet should not be used in children below 6 years of age. Gastobid Tablet may cause sleepiness and dizziness, it is advisable to you not drive unless you are alert. Avoid drinking alcohol as it may worsen sleepiness.

Gastobid Tablet is primarily used to treat irritable bowel syndrome, peptic ulcers, and indigestion. Gastobid Tablet relieves the symptom of this disease effectively by relaxing the muscles in your intestine and stomach. Normally it is used with other medicines for the treatment of your condition. Gastobid Tablet contains isopropamide that works by relaxes the muscles in the digestive tract and decreases intestinal spasms. On the other hand, Gastobid Tablet also contains trifluoperazine is an antipsychotic which works by blocking the action of a chemical messenger in the brain known as dopamine that disturbs mood and thoughts.

• Nausea
• Dry mouth
• Blurred vision
• Constipation
• Sleepiness
• Weight gain
• Excessive thirst
• Muscle weakness
• Abdominal Pain
• Dizziness
• Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing)
• Difficulty in urination
• Blurred vision.
• Loss of consciousness
• Decreased blood pressure

Do not take Gastobid Tablet if you are allergic to any of its contents. Gastobid Tablet should not be taken in the conditions like kidney or liver disease. Inform your doctor if you have heart disease, fits disorder, Parkinson's disease, history of blood clotting disorder, muscle weakness, glaucoma (increased eye pressure). A Gastobid Tablet should not be taken if you have body temperature changes, loss of memory, brain damage, and enlarged prostate gland (a gland present between penis and bladder. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before starting Gastobid Tablet. Gastobid Tablet should not be used in children below 6 years of age. Gastobid Tablet may cause sleepiness and dizziness it is advisable to you do not drive unless you are alert. Avoid drinking alcohol as it may worsen sleepiness.

Drug-Drug Interactions: Gastobid Tablet may have interaction with medicines for irregular heartbeats (quinidine), pain killer (codeine), antiparkinson’s disease (levodopa), antiallergic (cetirizine), antidiabetic (insulin aspart).

Drug-Food Interactions: Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking Gastobid Tablet as it may worsen sleepiness. 

Drug-Disease Interactions: Gastobid Tablet may have interactions with heart disease, glaucoma (increased eye pressure), liver disease, and depression.

• QUINIDINE
• CODEINE
• LEVODOPA
• CETIRIZINE
• INSULIN ASPART

• Eat smaller meals more often.
• Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.
• Maintain a healthy weight by regular exercising.
• Avoid carbonated and caffeinated beverages.
• Practice relaxation techniques and avoid stress by doing yoga or meditation.
• Avoid foods such as high-fat food, spicy food, chocolates, citrus fruits, pineapple, tomato, onion, garlic, tea, and soda. 
• Avoid deep-fried and spicy foods.
• Foods containing probiotics may help in providing relief from gas and bloating.

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS): It is a common disease that affects the large intestine. IBS is also known as irritable colon, spastic colon, spastic colitis, and mucous colitis. An irritable bowel syndrome is a group of intestinal symptoms that occur together. The exact cause is unknown, but common causes of IBS are acidity, stress, carbonated foods and beverages, irregular hormone levels, certain food, and medications. Symptoms include abdominal pain, cramps, bloating, gas, constipation, and/or diarrhea. 

Peptic ulcers: Peptic ulcers are sores that develop on the stomach and intestine lining due to erosion of the stomach protective lining. Symptoms include nausea, appetite changes, bloody or dark stools, unexplained weight loss, vomiting, and indigestion. 

Indigestion: In this pain or discomfort occurs in the stomach related to problems in digesting food.