Domperidone (Domperidone)

Domperidone: description, use and side effects

Domperidone is an antiemetic drug that is often used to relieve nausea and vomiting caused by other medications, including cancer drugs. The active ingredient domperidone inhibits the action of dopamine by closing the sphincter located at the top of the stomach (cardia) and opening the sphincter at the bottom of the stomach (pylorus). This allows food masses to pass through the stomach and intestines more smoothly.

Domperidone can be used orally or in the form of suppositories. It is usually recommended to take it half an hour before meals and before bed. The dosage depends on the age, weight and health status of the patient. In any case, you should follow your doctor's recommendations and not exceed the dose indicated on the package.

Although effective, domperidone may cause some side effects. One of the most common is breast enlargement and milk secretion in women. In men and children, these side effects are much less common. In some cases, domperidone can cause heart rhythm problems, so it is not recommended for people with heart problems.

Domperidone is available under various trade names, including Evoxin and Motilium. Although domperidone is an over-the-counter drug in many countries, it can only be purchased with a doctor's prescription in some. Therefore, before you start taking domperidone, you should consult your doctor and get appropriate advice.

Domperidon is a medicine in tablet form that is used to prevent and treat nausea, vomiting and motion sickness symptoms. It also helps speed up gastric emptying, relieving symptoms of hyperacidity, increased peristalsis, flatulence and reflux into the esophagus or stomach. In addition, domperidone can be used to increase appetite.

Domperidone belongs to a group of medicines called antiemetics. The term antiemetics combines several groups of drugs