VELOPRIDE CAPSULE

• Pregancy

Q: Can I take Velopride Capsule during pregnancy?

1.The components of this medicine might harm your unborn baby, thus should not be used during pregnancy.
2.Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or think you may be pregnant or planning to have a baby.

• Breast Feeding

Q: Can I take Velopride Capsule while breastfeeding?

You should not take this medicine if you are breastfeeding.

• Driving

Q: Can I drive if I have consumed Velopride Capsule?

A: You may experience dizziness, drowsiness or reduced alertness after taking this medicine. Thus, you should avoid driving and operating machines in the presence of any of the symptoms.

• Alcohol

Q: Can I consume alcohol with Velopride Capsule?

Alcohol consumption along with this medicine can cause confusion, lack of focus, anxiety and drowsiness. It is advised to avoid alcohol intake during treatment with Velopride Capsule.

Other General Warnings:

Talk to your doctor if

• If you experience allergic reactions like skin rashes and other skin reaction
• If you have a history of allergic reaction due to similar medicine
• If you develop an infection after taking this medicine
• If you have fever, muscle rigidity and irregular heartbeats, movement problems
• If you have a history of brain tumor, fits, heart disease, lumpy breast, etc
• If you have low vitamin B12 levels, blood and liver problems, stomach bleeding, ulcers or tumor in stomach If you have any heart disease, bleeding disorders or tendency to bleed easily
• Taking this medicine for more than one year may increase chances of developing bone fractures

• How Does It Work?

1.Rabeprazole blocks the secretion of acid in the stomach by acting on a pump called the proton pump in the stomach and is responsible for the secretion of stomach acids.
2.Levosulpiride increases the motility of the stomach and intestine so that acid does not reflux back into the food pipe.

• Directions for Use of Velopride Capsule:

Take this medicine as directed by your physician.
It should be taken before food

• Interactions of Velopride Capsule with other medicines:

1.Medicines like Ketoconazole or Itraconazole used to treat fungal infection, Atazanavir used in the treatment of HIV may not work properly.
2.Medicines used to neutralize gastric acids & to treat ulcer-like sucralfate should be taken with at least 2 hours of gap.
3.Your blood pressure may drop if you are taking antihypertensive medicine along with this medicine.
4.If you are taking medicines like Methotrexate or Tacrolimus, then levels of these can increase, causing side effects.
5.Medicines used to stop blood clotting like Warfarin. Blood clotting parameters should be monitored closely.
6.If you are taking medicine like Levodopa to treat a brain disorder called parkinsonism.
7.You may experience irregular heart rhythm with Digoxin, Atomoxetine, Cisapride, Quinine, Furosemide, steroids and stool softners

Storage and disposal of Velopride Capsule:

• 1.Store this medicine below 30°C
• 2.Keep it in a cool and dry place and out of the reach of children
• 3.Store it in a tightly closed container