Generic Motegrity® : Prucalopride
Medication information about generic Motegrity
Important information about usage, risks and possible side-effects..
Other name brands for this medication
Pruvict, Presmovac, Consticalo, Pruease, Pruwel, Prudac, Duphapro, Prusent, Muvpru, Prucapla
Possible Uses of Prucalopride :
This medication is used to treat chronic constipation. It is used when other medications used to treat constipation (such as laxatives) have not provided relief. Prucalopride works by improving how well your stomach and intestines move food through the bowels during digestion.
Before using Prucalopride :
Before taking prucalopride, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients (such as lactose), which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.
How to take Prucalopride :
Read the Patient Information Leaflet if available from your pharmacist before you start taking prucalopride and each time you get a refill. If you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Take this medication by mouth with or without food as directed by your doctor, usually once a day. The dosage is based on your age, medical condition, and response to treatment. The usual dose is 2 milligrams per day.
Use this medication regularly to get the most benefit from it. To help you remember, take it at the same time each day.
Tell your doctor if you do not get relief of constipation after 3 to 4 days. Your doctor may recommend you temporarily take additional medication (such as a stimulant laxative) along with prucalopride for fast relief of constipation. If additional medication is recommended, carefully follow your doctor's directions for use. Ask your doctor how long you should continue taking this and/or other medications for constipation.
Precautions When Using Prucalopride :
Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: diabetes, heart problems (such as irregular heartbeat, previous heart attack), kidney problems, liver disease, mental/mood problems, other stomach/abdominal disorders (such as intestinal perforation/obstruction, ileus, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis).
This drug may make you dizzy. Alcohol or marijuana (cannabis) can make you more dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs alertness until you can do it safely. Limit alcoholic beverages. Talk to your doctor if you are using marijuana (cannabis).
Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist about all the products you use (including prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products).
Women taking contraceptives by mouth should use additional birth control if severe diarrhea occurs, since your body may not fully absorb the contraceptive. This increases the chance of pregnancy. During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
This medication passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
Side Effects of Prucalopride :
Nausea, abdominal pain, diarrhea, or headache commonly occur during the first 1 to 2 days of treatment. Dizziness or tiredness may also occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.
Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including: fast/irregular heartbeat.
Stop taking prucalopride and get medical help right away if you have any very serious side effects, including: severe/persistent abdominal pain, bloody diarrhea, rectal bleeding, mental/mood changes (such as depression, thoughts of suicide or of hurting yourself).
A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing.
This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Drug Interactions of Prucalopride :
Drug interactions may change how your medications work or increase your risk for serious side effects. This document does not contain all possible drug interactions. Keep a list of all the products you use (including prescription/nonprescription drugs and herbal products) and share it with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicines without your doctor's approval. A product that may interact with this drug is: pramlintide.
Missed dose of Prucalopride :
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose. Take your next dose at the regular time. Do not double the dose to catch up.
Over dose of Prucalopride :
If someone has overdosed and has serious symptoms such as passing out or trouble breathing, call a poison control center right away.
Storage of Prucalopride :
Store in the original container at room temperature away from light and moisture. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep all medications away from children and pets.
Other Information of Prucalopride :
FOR BEST RESULTS, this medicine should be used along with exercise, a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet, and a weight loss program if you are overweight. FOLLOW THE DIETARY PLAN provided by your doctor. DO NOT SHARE THIS MEDICINE with others for whom it was not prescribed. DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE for other health conditions. KEEP THIS MEDICINE out of the reach of children and pets. IF USING THIS MEDICINE FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, obtain refills before your supply runs out
MISSPELLINGS OF PRUCALOPRIDE :
Moteggrity, Motigrity, Motigraty, Motegarity, Motigrityy, Motergity, Motregrity, Motegritty, Motregity, Motegriti, Motegritiy, Motegrityy, Motigrityz, Motegriity, Moteggriti, Prucaloprid, Prucalopirde, Prucalopridd, Prucalopridee, Prucallopride, Prucaloprie, Prucalopridde, Prucolopride, Prucalopridie, Prucalopryde, Prucalopridez, Prucaloprede, Prucalopryde, Prucalopridex, Prucalloprid.
Generic Motegrity® : Prucalopride
Medication information about generic Motegrity
Important information about usage, risks and possible side-effects..
Other name brands for this medication
Pruvict, Presmovac, Consticalo, Pruease, Pruwel, Prudac, Duphapro, Prusent, Muvpru, Prucapla
Possible Uses of Prucalopride :
This medication is used to treat chronic constipation. It is used when other medications used to treat constipation (such as laxatives) have not provided relief. Prucalopride works by improving how well your stomach and intestines move food through the bowels during digestion.
Before using Prucalopride :
Before taking prucalopride, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients (such as lactose), which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.
How to take Prucalopride :
Read the Patient Information Leaflet if available from your pharmacist before you start taking prucalopride and each time you get a refill. If you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Take this medication by mouth with or without food as directed by your doctor, usually once a day. The dosage is based on your age, medical condition, and response to treatment. The usual dose is 2 milligrams per day.
Use this medication regularly to get the most benefit from it. To help you remember, take it at the same time each day.
Tell your doctor if you do not get relief of constipation after 3 to 4 days. Your doctor may recommend you temporarily take additional medication (such as a stimulant laxative) along with prucalopride for fast relief of constipation. If additional medication is recommended, carefully follow your doctor's directions for use. Ask your doctor how long you should continue taking this and/or other medications for constipation.
Precautions When Using Prucalopride :
Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: diabetes, heart problems (such as irregular heartbeat, previous heart attack), kidney problems, liver disease, mental/mood problems, other stomach/abdominal disorders (such as intestinal perforation/obstruction, ileus, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis).
This drug may make you dizzy. Alcohol or marijuana (cannabis) can make you more dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs alertness until you can do it safely. Limit alcoholic beverages. Talk to your doctor if you are using marijuana (cannabis).
Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist about all the products you use (including prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products).
Women taking contraceptives by mouth should use additional birth control if severe diarrhea occurs, since your body may not fully absorb the contraceptive. This increases the chance of pregnancy. During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
This medication passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
Side Effects of Prucalopride :
Nausea, abdominal pain, diarrhea, or headache commonly occur during the first 1 to 2 days of treatment. Dizziness or tiredness may also occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.
Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including: fast/irregular heartbeat.
Stop taking prucalopride and get medical help right away if you have any very serious side effects, including: severe/persistent abdominal pain, bloody diarrhea, rectal bleeding, mental/mood changes (such as depression, thoughts of suicide or of hurting yourself).
A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing.
This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Drug Interactions of Prucalopride :
Drug interactions may change how your medications work or increase your risk for serious side effects. This document does not contain all possible drug interactions. Keep a list of all the products you use (including prescription/nonprescription drugs and herbal products) and share it with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicines without your doctor's approval. A product that may interact with this drug is: pramlintide.
Missed dose of Prucalopride :
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose. Take your next dose at the regular time. Do not double the dose to catch up.
Over dose of Prucalopride :
If someone has overdosed and has serious symptoms such as passing out or trouble breathing, call a poison control center right away.
Storage of Prucalopride :
Store in the original container at room temperature away from light and moisture. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep all medications away from children and pets.
Other Information of Prucalopride :
FOR BEST RESULTS, this medicine should be used along with exercise, a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet, and a weight loss program if you are overweight. FOLLOW THE DIETARY PLAN provided by your doctor. DO NOT SHARE THIS MEDICINE with others for whom it was not prescribed. DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE for other health conditions. KEEP THIS MEDICINE out of the reach of children and pets. IF USING THIS MEDICINE FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, obtain refills before your supply runs out
MISSPELLINGS OF PRUCALOPRIDE :
Moteggrity, Motigrity, Motigraty, Motegarity, Motigrityy, Motergity, Motregrity, Motegritty, Motregity, Motegriti, Motegritiy, Motegrityy, Motigrityz, Motegriity, Moteggriti, Prucaloprid, Prucalopirde, Prucalopridd, Prucalopridee, Prucallopride, Prucaloprie, Prucalopridde, Prucolopride, Prucalopridie, Prucalopryde, Prucalopridez, Prucaloprede, Prucalopryde, Prucalopridex, Prucalloprid.
FAQ
1. What is Prucalopride and what is it used for?
Prucalopride is a generic medical drug sold under the brand name Prudac that belongs to a class of medication called serotonin receptor agonists. This medicine is used to treat an unknown cause of constipation called Chronic Idiopathic Constipation. It works by increasing contraction in the colon leading to more bowel movement.
2. When and how to use Prucalopride?
Prucalopride is available to us in a form of pill that must be taken by mouth with or without food as per your doctor's prescription. You can choose a particular time of the day to take medicine. The dosage is based on your medical condition, its response to the treatment, and other medicine that you may be taking along with Prucalopride. Take the medicine at the same time daily to get the most benefits from it. Do not increase the dosage or take it more often than prescribed. Contact your doctor in case of any confusion or exception associated with medication.
3. What are the side effects of Prucalopride?
Common side effects observed in initial days while medicating with Prucalopride are Nausea, diarrhea, dizziness, abdominal pain, headache, tiredness, etc. Inform your doctor if these conditions persist or get worse.
4. Is prucalopride a laxative?
Prucalopride is generally used when other medications fail to provide relief to treat constipation. It improves the food movement through stomach and intestine to the bowel during digestion.
5. Is prucalopride safe for long term use?
According to a study associated with Prucalopride use, prolonged use of Prucalopride is considered as an effective treatment in achieving standard benefits in the majority of treated patients.
6. Does prucalopride cause gas?
According to patients' reports, medication with Prucalopride causes an increased sensation of gas evacuation.
7. Can prucalopride stop working?
Medication with Prucalopride should provide benefits within 4 weeks of daily treatment. If you do not notice any beneficial change within this time period, one must discuss further use of medicine.
8. Can you drink alcohol with prucalopride?
Medication of Prucalopride along with intake of alcohol could make you more dizzy and drowsy than usual. Do not perform any important physical task without safety when medicating with Prucalopride.
9. Can I take prucalopride and bisacodyl together?
No interaction was found between prucalopride and bisacodyl medicine when taken together. However, one must consult a doctor before medicating with prucalopride and bisacodyll together.
