Perinorm
Perinorm is a medication manufactured by Ipca Laboratories that primarily aims to alleviate symptoms associated with gastrointestinal issues, particularly gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Its active ingredient, metoclopramide, works by increasing the frequency of muscle contractions in parts of the digestive tract, which helps reduce the time food spends in the stomach. This can be beneficial for GERD patients, as it allows for healing of esophageal sores and ulcers caused by stomach acid. In addition to GERD, Perinorm is also utilized to support normal gastrointestinal functioning post-surgery and to manage nausea and appetite loss in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy.
Typically taken orally, Perinorm can be administered in pill form, and it should be consumed about half an hour before meals. Patients are advised to handle the packaging with dry hands to maintain the pill's integrity. While it can be an effective treatment, patients should be cautious of potential drug interactions and report any concurrent medications to their healthcare provider. Side effects may vary from mild to severe, including drowsiness, dizziness, and gastrointestinal disturbances. In cases of severe reactions, it is essential to seek medical attention promptly. Overall, Perinorm presents a multifaceted approach to managing various gastrointestinal ailments through its unique mechanism of action.
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Perinorm
Perinorm is a medication designed to reduce the amount of time food spends in the stomach, which eases the symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) because it allows some damage caused by the disease to heal. Perinorm can also be used to help the gastrointestinal tract resume normal functioning after surgery and combat nausea and appetite loss during chemotherapy.
Overview
Perinorm is a medication manufactured by Ipca Laboratories, an Indian pharmaceutical producer. It is taken orally to combat nausea and vomiting. The primary active ingredient in Perinorm is metoclopramide, which increases the frequency of muscle contractions in certain parts of the digestive tract. When this occurs, the amount of time food spends in the stomach is decreased. For this reason, Perinorm is often prescribed to combat a number of gastrointestinal illnesses but is most commonly prescribed to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). GERD causes stomach acid to splash into the esophagus, causing painful burns and ulcers. A prescription of metoclopramide can help sores and ulcers in the esophagus heal by reducing the amount of acid in the stomach.
Perinorm and other medications containing metoclopramide can also be prescribed to patients after gastrointestinal surgery. By increasing the frequency of muscle contractions in the digestive tract, metoclopramide helps the digestive muscles return to normal function. Metoclopramide may be prescribed for nausea, heartburn, low appetite, vomiting, and the slow stomach emptying associated with diabetes. Additionally, metoclopramide may be used to ease digestive distress in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy.
Metoclopramide is often taken in pill form. The pill should be carefully removed from its packaging with dry hands to avoid dissolving it. It should then be swallowed with water or allowed to dissolve on the tongue. If Perinorm's packaging has been damaged or its expiration date exceeded, the pill should not be ingested.
Perinorm is normally taken multiple times a day. In most cases, the pill is taken roughly a half-hour before meals. If a dosage is missed, the patient may either take it as soon as possible or wait until the next required dosage. Certain medications may cause complications when taken with Perinorm. For this reason, patients prescribed Perinorm should warn their doctor if they are also prescribed aspirin, antihistamines, secobarbital, levodopa, phenobarbital, anxiety medications, or medications for Parkinson's disease.
Even when taken properly, Perinorm can cause a number of side effects including mild to severe drowsiness, muscle weakness, dizziness, headaches, nausea, frequent urination, diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting. More severe side effects include depression, confusion, irregular heartbeats, restlessness, nervousness, speech problems, pacing, agitation, difficulty balancing, rashes, hives, swelling, and vision problems. If patients taking Perinorm experience severe side effects, they should immediately contact a medical professional.
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