Instructions for use Itoprid Farmak tablets 50 mg blister No. 40
Composition
active ingredient: itopride hydrochloride;
1 tablet contains 50 mg of itopride hydrochloride;
Excipients: lactose monohydrate; pregelatinized starch; croscarmellose sodium; colloidal anhydrous silica; magnesium stearate.
Dosage form
Pills.
Main physicochemical properties: white or almost white, round, biconvex tablets, with a score on one side. The tablet can be divided into equal doses.
Pharmacotherapeutic group
Peristaltic stimulants. ATX code A03F A07.
Pharmacological properties
Pharmacodynamics
Itopride hydrochloride activates propulsive motility of the gastrointestinal tract due to antagonism with dopamine D2 receptors and inhibitory activity of acetylcholinesterase. Itopride hydrochloride activates the release of acetylcholine and inhibits its breakdown. Itopride hydrochloride also has an antiemetic effect due to interaction with D2 receptors localized in the chemoreceptor trigger zone, which was demonstrated by dose-dependent inhibition of apomorphine-induced vomiting in animals. The action of Itopride hydrochloride is highly specific for the upper gastrointestinal tract.
Itopride hydrochloride does not affect serum gastrin levels.
Pharmacokinetics
Absorption. Itopride hydrochloride is rapidly and almost completely absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract. Its relative bioavailability is 60%, which is associated with the effect of "first pass" through the liver. Food does not affect bioavailability. After taking 50 mg of itopride hydrochloride, Cmax is reached after 0.5-0.75 hours and is 0.28 μg/ml. With further use of the drug in doses from 50 to 200 mg 3 times a day for 7 days, the pharmacokinetics of itopride hydrochloride and its metabolites were linear with minimal cumulation.
Distribution: Approximately 96% of itopride hydrochloride is bound to plasma proteins (mainly albumin). Binding to α1-acid glycoprotein is less than 15%.
Metabolism. Itopride hydrochloride is actively biotransformed in the liver. 3 metabolites have been identified, only one of which exhibits insignificant activity, which is of no pharmacological significance (approximately 2-3% of itopride hydrochloride). The primary metabolite is the N-oxide, which is formed as a result of oxidation of the quaternary amino-N-dimethyl group.
Itopride hydrochloride is metabolized by flavin-dependent monooxygenase (FMO3). The number and efficiency of FMO isoenzymes in humans may vary depending on genetic polymorphisms, which sometimes lead to the development of an autosomal recessive condition known as trimethylaminuria (fish odor syndrome). In patients with trimethylaminuria, T1/2 is increased.
According to in vivo pharmacokinetic studies, itopride hydrochloride does not inhibit or induce CYP2C19 and CYP2E1. The use of itopride hydrochloride does not affect the content of CYP or the activity of uridine diphosphate glucuronidyltransferase.
Excretion. Itopride hydrochloride and its metabolites are excreted mainly in the urine. Renal excretion of itopride hydrochloride and its N-oxide was 3.7% and 75.4%, respectively, after a single oral administration of the drug to healthy volunteers at a therapeutic dose.
The terminal T1/2 of itopride hydrochloride was approximately 6 hours.
Indication
Relief of gastrointestinal symptoms of functional non-ulcer dyspepsia (chronic gastritis), namely:
- bloating;
- feeling of rapid satiety;
- pain and discomfort in the upper abdomen;
- anorexia;
- heartburn;
- nausea;
- vomiting.
Contraindication
- Hypersensitivity to itopride hydrochloride and other components of the drug.
- Conditions in which increased contractile activity of the gastrointestinal tract may be harmful, such as gastrointestinal bleeding, mechanical obstruction or perforation.
Interaction with other medicinal products and other types of interactions
Metabolic interactions are not expected due to the fact that itopride hydrochloride is primarily metabolized by flavin monooxygenase, and not by cytochrome P450 isoenzymes.
No changes in protein binding were observed when it was co-administered with warfarin, diazepam, diclofenac sodium, ticlopidine hydrochloride, nifedipine and nicardipine hydrochloride. Due to the gastrokinetic effect of itopride hydrochloride, it may affect the absorption of other drugs taken orally at the same time.
Medicines with a narrow therapeutic index, sustained release or enteric-coated should be used with extreme caution.
Antiulcer drugs such as cimetidine, ranitidine, teprenone and cetraxate do not affect the prokinetic effect of itopride hydrochloride.
Anticholinergic drugs may reduce the effect of itopride hydrochloride.
Application features
In general, itopride hydrochloride should be administered to elderly patients with appropriate caution and further observation, taking into account the increased frequency of impaired renal function, liver function, concomitant diseases or concomitant therapy with other drugs in such patients.
Use during pregnancy or breastfeeding
Pregnancy
There are no or limited amount of data from the use of itopride in pregnant women (less than 300 pregnancy outcomes). Animal studies do not indicate direct or indirect harmful effects with respect to reproductive toxicity. As a precautionary measure, it is preferable to avoid the use of itopride during pregnancy.
Breast-feeding
Itopride is excreted in animal milk, but there are insufficient data on the excretion of itopride in human milk. A risk to the breastfed child cannot be excluded. A decision must be made whether to discontinue breast-feeding or to discontinue/abstain from itopride therapy taking into account the benefit of breast-feeding for the child and the benefit of therapy for the woman.
Fertility
There are no data on the effect of itopride on human fertility; however, animal studies have not shown harmful effects of itopride.
Ability to influence reaction speed when driving vehicles or other mechanisms
There is no information on the possible effect on reaction speed, but when deciding whether to drive or operate other mechanisms, the possibility of dizziness should be taken into account.
Method of administration and doses
For adults, the recommended dose is 150 mg per day (1 tablet (50 mg) 3 times a day before meals). This dose may be reduced based on the patient's age and symptoms (see "Special instructions").
During clinical trials, the duration of use of itopride hydrochloride was up to 8 weeks.
Children.
The safety of itopride hydrochloride in children under 16 years of age has not been established.
Overdose
Treatment: In case of excessive overdose, the usual measures of gastric lavage and symptomatic treatment should be taken.
Adverse reactions
The following adverse reactions were observed with the indicated frequency in 998 patients treated with itopride in 4 clinical placebo-controlled trials, 4 clinical comparative trials and 13 uncontrolled interventional clinical trials with a standard daily dose of itopride of 150 mg or less. Adverse reactions are classified by system organ class (according to MedDRA) and by frequency of occurrence: common (from > 1/100 to 1/1000 to 1/10), "rare" (from > 1/10000 to
Gastrointestinal disorders: often - abdominal pain, diarrhea; infrequently - increased salivation.
From the nervous system: infrequently - dizziness, headache.
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders: uncommon – rash.
Laboratory tests: infrequently - increased aminotransferase levels, decreased white blood cell count.
Adverse reactions from spontaneous reports reported during post-marketing use. It is not possible to accurately estimate the frequency of occurrence from the available data.
From the blood and lymphatic system: leukopenia, thrombocytopenia.
Immune system disorders: hypersensitivity, including anaphylactoid reaction.
On the part of the endocrine system: increased prolactin levels in the blood.
From the nervous system: dizziness, headache, tremor.
On the part of the digestive system: diarrhea, constipation, abdominal pain, increased salivation, nausea.
Liver and biliary tract disorders: jaundice.
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders: rash, erythema and itching.
Reproductive system and breast disorders: gynecomastia.
Laboratory tests: increased levels of AST, ALT, GGT, alkaline phosphatase, bilirubin in the blood.
Expiration date
2 years.
Storage conditions
Store below 30°C in the original packaging in order to protect from moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.
Packaging
10 tablets in a blister; 1 or 4 or 10 blisters in a cardboard pack.
Vacation category
According to the recipe.
Producer
Saneka Pharmaceuticals JSC.
Address
Nitra 100, 920 27 Hlohovec, Slovak Republic.
