Ganaton OD 150 mg Capsule 10's

Ganaton OD 150 mg Capsule 10's belongs to a class of drugs called 'gastroprokinetic agent, gastrokinetic agent or propulsive' primarily used in treating the disorders associated with reduced gastrointestinal motility. Besides this, Ganaton OD 150 mg Capsule 10's also treats gastrointestinal disorders like dyspepsia (indigestion), bloating (feeling of stomach tightness due to gas), upper abdominal pain, anorexia (eating disorder), heartburn, nausea and vomiting. In the normal digestion condition, the food is moved through the entire digestive tract (food pipe, stomach, small intestine and large intestine) by a rhythmic contraction, i.e. peristalsis movement. This regular movement of the digestive tract is called 'gastric motility.' When an individual suffers from a digestive motility problem, these digestive tract contractions do not work properly, leading to various gastrointestinal issues.

Ganaton OD 150 mg Capsule 10's contains 'Itopride Hydrochloride' that increases the level of acetylcholine concentration, increasing the Gastrointestinal peristalsis movement, thereby accelerating gastric emptying time and easing the movement of food through the entire gastrointestinal tract. Ganaton OD 150 mg Capsule 10's also stops the sensation of vomiting/nausea by blocking the D2 receptors located in the chemoreceptor trigger zone - CTZ of the brain responsible for inducing vomiting.

Your doctor will advise you on how often you take your pills based on your medical condition. You may sometimes experience diarrhoea, stomach pain, headache, tremor (involuntary movement) and drowsiness. Most of these side effects of Ganaton OD 150 mg Capsule 10's do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are known to be allergic to Ganaton OD 150 mg Capsule 10's or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Ganaton OD 150 mg Capsule 10's is not recommended for children below 16 years of age. If pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before taking the Ganaton OD 150 mg Capsule 10's. If you have Parkinson's disease or internal bleeding of the stomach and intestine, please consult a doctor before taking Ganaton OD 150 mg Capsule 10's. If you notice dark, coffee-coloured stools or blood in stools, contact your doctor immediately, as these might be signs of bleeding in the stomach.

• Leukopenia (low level of white blood cells in the blood)
• Thrombocytopenia (low number of platelets in the blood)
• Anaphylactoid reaction (severe allergic reaction)
• Increased prolactin level
• Gynecomastia (swelling of breast tissue in males)
• Dizziness
• Headache 
• Tremor (involuntary movement)
• Diarrhoea
• Constipation
• Increased saliva

Drug-Drug Interactions: Ganaton OD 150 mg Capsule 10's may interact with anticholinergic agents (dicyclomine, trihexyphenidyl, ipratropium, belladonna alkaloids, benztropine mesylate, flavoxate, atropine, scopolamine and hyoscyamine).

Drug-Food Interactions: Ganaton OD 150 mg Capsule 10's may interact with grapefruit juice. Therefore, avoid consuming grapefruit juice with Ganaton OD 150 mg Capsule 10's as it may increase the risk of adverse effects.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Do not use Ganaton OD 150 mg Capsule 10's in patients with Parkinson’s disease, gastrointestinal bleeding, Lapp lactase deficiency, galactose intolerance or glucose-galactose malabsorption.

• DICYCLOMINE
• TRIHEXIPHENIDYL
• IPRATROPIUM
• BELLADONNA ALKALOIDS
• BENZTROPINE MESYLATE
• FLAVOXATE
• ATROPINE
• SCOPOLAMINE
• HYOSCYAMINE

• Avoid certain foods such as tomatoes, coffee, chocolate, and spicy and fatty foods as they may cause heartburn or worsen the condition.
• Eat small portions of food frequently.
• Do regular exercise, such as for a minimum of 30 minutes daily. Maintain a healthy body weight, as obesity may also cause heartburn.
• Avoid consumption of alcohol and quit smoking.
• Avoid fast food, fried food, processed meats, refined carbs and added sugars.