Medical Description
Bio Rd Cap contains combination of Rabeprazole and Domperidone, an anti-reflux medicine.
Uses of Bio Rd Cap
It is used in the treatment of gastrointestinal reflux disease. This condition leads to acid regurgitating from the stomach into the food pipe, causing heartburn, chest discomfort and acidity.
Contraindications of Bio Rd Cap
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If you are allergic to this medicine or any of the ingredient of this medicine
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If you are taking any medicine which might affect the contraction of heart muscle (QT prolongation)
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If you are suffering from bleeding in the digestive system
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If you are suffering from liver or kidney disorder
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If you have serious heart problems like congestive heart failure, heart rhythm problems, electrolyte imbalance
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If you have any tumor of the pituitary gland (Prolactin pituitary tumours)
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If you are pregnant or breast feeding
Side effects of Bio Rd Cap
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Nausea
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Headache
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Lack of energy
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Gas
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Skin rash
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Diarrhoea
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Dry mouth
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Stomach pain
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Sleeplessness
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Back pain
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Throat infection (Pharyngitis)
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Cough
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Vomiting
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Dizziness
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Constipation
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Breast pain and loss of sex drive
Mode of Action of Bio Rd Cap
How Does It Work?
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A pump called the proton pump in the stomach is responsible for the secretion of stomach acids. Rabeprazole binds to this proton pump in stomach cells, thus blocking acid secretion
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Domperidone increases the motility of stomach and intestines so that acid does not reflux back into the food pipe
Directions for Use of Bio Rd Cap
It should be taken as a whole with a sufficient amount of water (and should not be chewed or crushed), preferably in the morning before food.
Interactions of Bio Rd Cap
Interactions with other medicines
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There is limited information available on the interaction of this combination with other drugs. However, as this medicine contains Omeprazole and Domperidone, any interactions seen with these two components when taken alone may occur with this combinationRead less
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Rilpivirine should never be used with this medicine
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Never take these medicines along with it: Disopyramide, Amiodarone, medicines for mental problems haloperidol, Citalopram, antibiotics like Erythromycin, Levofloxacin, Azithromycin, antifungals like Pentamidine, Ketoconazole and other medicines like Cisapride, Dolasetron, Mequitazine etc.Read less
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This medicine interferes with the action of antiviral medicines like Rilpivirine, Atazanavir and Nelfinavir and antifungals like Posaconazole, Ketoconazole and Itraconazole
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Medicine used to treat heart failure like digoxin may lead to toxicity when taken with this medicine
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Medicines used for mental disorders like Diazepam, Phenytoin
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If you are taking Warfarin, caution is needed as there are chances of increased bleeding
Interactions with food items
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It should preferably be taken on an empty stomach
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There are no known interactions with food or beverages
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However, nicotine and caffeine (coffee, tea, chocolate and cola) can increase stomach acid or delay ulcer healing and hinder the treatment process
Dosage of Bio Rd Cap
Overdose
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Symptoms of overdose include confusion, anxiety, fits, altered consciousness, sleepiness, etc.
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If you think you have taken too much of this medicine, contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital
Missed a Dose
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If you missed any dose of the medicine take it as soon as you remember
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If it’s time for your next dose, then skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dose schedule
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Do not take a double dose of medicine to compensate for the missed one
| Tablet | 10, 15 |
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