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Description

Acotiamide is a medicine used for the treatment of symptoms such as bloating, nausea, burping, stomach pain and discomfort, early satiety (a feeling of being full after eating a small amount of food and unable to eat a full meal), etc., associated with dyspepsia (indigestion). It works by increasing the level of a chemical substance that helps in improving gastrointestinal motility (contraction of the smooth muscles of the gastrointestinal tract) and promoting the movement of the food from the stomach into the intestine. Acotiamide may cause some side effects like diarrhoea, headache, nausea, vomiting, etc. Consult your doctor if these symptoms persist or become worse. Acotiamide may be taken before a meal. The dose and duration of treatment will be decided by your doctor based on the severity of your condition. Take this medicine for the recommended duration for better results. Avoid taking more than the recommended dose as it may increase the risk of undesired effects. Acotiamide is not recommended for use if you are allergic to it. Inform your doctor if you have any other medical conditions or taking any other medications before starting the treatment with Acotiamide. This will help your doctor adjust the dose to avoid undesired effects. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or are breastfeeding before taking this medicine.
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Acotiamide

Diarrhoea

Dizziness

Rash

Headache

Nausea or Vomiting

Uses of Acotiamide

What is it prescribed for?

Functional Dyspepsia (indigestion)

Acotiamide is used to treat symptoms such as early satiety (a feeling of being full after eating a small amount of food and unable to eat a full meal), bloating (a condition in which the belly feels full and tight, often due to gas), burping, nausea, stomach pain, etc. associated with dyspepsia (indigestion).
Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • Onset of action

    The amount of time required for Acotiamide to show its action is not clinically established.

  • Duration of effect

    The amount of time for which Acotiamide remains active in your body is not clinically established.

  • Safe with alcohol?

    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

  • Is it habit forming?

    No habit-forming tendencies were reported for Acotiamide.

  • Usage in pregnancy?

    Due to the lack of relevant safety information during pregnancy, consult your doctor before taking Acotiamide.

  • Usage while breast-feeding?

    Due to the lack of relevant safety information while breastfeeding, consult your doctor before taking Acotiamide.

Allergic reaction

Acotiamide is not recommended for use if you are allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you experience symptoms like rashes, hives (itchy, painful eruptions that sting), blisters, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), dizziness, difficulty breathing, etc.

Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Due to the lack of relevant safety information during pregnancy, consult your doctor before taking Acotiamide.

Breast-feeding

Due to the lack of relevant safety information while breastfeeding, consult your doctor before taking Acotiamide.

General warnings

Driving vehicles or operating machines

Acotiamide may cause dizziness in some cases. Avoid performing activities that may require mental alertness like driving vehicles or operating heavy machines if you feel dizzy after taking this medicine.

Use of other medications

Inform your doctor about all your current medications, including any herbs or supplements, before starting treatment with Acotiamide to avoid any undesired effects.

Missed Dose

Take the missed dose of Acotiamide as soon as you remember. If it is time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed one.

Overdose

Never take more than the recommended dose of Acotiamide. Seek emergency medical assistance in case of an overdose.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.

Interaction with Alcohol

Description

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Interaction with Medicine

Disease interactions

Disease

Information not available.

Food interactions

Information not available.

Lab interactions

Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Take Acotiamide before a meal or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not break, chew, or crush the tablet in your mouth. Swallow as a whole with plenty of water. Do not take Acotiamide in larger or smaller quantities than prescribed. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor, as your symptoms may become worse. Avoid consuming alcohol if you have stomach problems, as it may make your condition worse. Keep this medicine away from the reach of children and pets. Ensure that the unused or expired medicine is disposed of properly.

Miscelleneous

To be taken before food

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Effect on sleep is not established

How it works

Acotiamide works by increasing the level of a chemical substance that helps in improving gastrointestinal motility (contraction of the smooth muscles of the gastrointestinal tract) and promoting the movement of the food from the stomach into the intestine. Thus it relieves symptoms such as nausea, bloating, belching, early satiety, stomach pain, etc., associated with dyspepsia (indigestion).

Legal Status

Approved

Unknown

Approved

Unknown

Classification

Category

Cholinesterase inhibitors, Gastroprokinetic Agents

Schedule

Schedule H

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https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Acotiamide-hydrochloride>
Nolan, M. and Scott, L., 2013. Acotiamide: First Global Approval. Drugs, 73(12), pp.1377-1383.

Suzuki, H., Ueda, M. and Iwasaki, E., 2016. Profile of acotiamide in the treatment of functional dyspepsia. Clinical and Experimental Gastroenterology, [online] p.83. Available at: < [Accessed 30 December 2021].

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4827886/>
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