DOMPERIDONE

Posology Domperidone should be used at the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration necessary to control nausea and vomiting. Patients should try to take each dose at the scheduled time. If a scheduled dose is missed, the missed dose should be omitted and the usual dosing schedule resumed.

The dose should not be doubled to make up for a missed dose. Usually, the therapy should not exceed one week. 4 for further information.

Adults and adolescents (12 years of age and older weighing 35 kg or more):

One 10 mg tablet up to three times per day with a maximum dose of 30 mg per day. 3). 2). e. 6 mmol/L), the dosing frequency of Domperidone 10 mg Tablets should be reduced to once or twice daily depending on the severity of the impairment, and the dose may need to be reduced.

2). 1). The efficacy of domperidone in adolescents 12 years of age and older and weighing less than 35 kg has not been established. Method of Administration For oral use. It is recommended to take the tablets 15-30 minutes before meals.

If taken after meals, absorption of the drug is somewhat delayed.

Tabulated list of adverse reactions The safety of domperidone was evaluated in clinical trials and in post-marketing experience. The clinical trials included 1275 patients with dyspepsia, gastro-oesophageal reflux disorder (GORD), Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), nausea and vomiting or other related conditions in 31 double-blind, placebo-controlled studies.

All patients were at least 15 years old and received at least one dose of domperidone (domperidone base). The median total daily dose was 30 mg (range 10 to 80 mg), and median duration of exposure was 28 days (range 1 to 28 days). Studies in diabetic gastroparesis or symptoms secondary to chemotherapy or Parkinsonism were excluded.

The following terms and frequencies are applied: very common (≥1/10); common (≥1/100 to <1/10); uncommon (≥1/1,000 to <1/100); rare (≥1/10,000 to <1/1,000); very rare (<1/10,000), Where frequency cannot be estimated from clinical trials data, it is recorded as “Not known”.

4) Ventricular arrhythmias Sudden cardiac death QTc prolongation Torsade de Pointes Gastrointestinal disorders Dry mouth Diarrhoea Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorder Rash Pruritus Urticaria Angioedema Renal and urinary disorders Urinary retention Reproductive system and breast disorders Galactorrhoea Breast pain Breast tenderness Gynaecomastia Amenorrhoea General Asthenia disorders and administration site conditions Investigations Liver function test abnormal Blood prolactin increased * exacerbation of restless legs syndrome in patients with Parkinson’s disease.

In 45 clinical studies where domperidone was used at higher dosages, for longer duration and for additional indications including diabetic gastroparesis, the frequency of adverse events (apart from dry mouth) was considerably higher.

This was particularly evident for pharmacologically predictable events related to increased prolactin. In addition to the reactions listed above, akathisia, breast discharge, breast enlargement, breast swelling, depression, hypersensitivity, lactation disorder, and irregular menstruation were also noted.

Cardiovascular effects:

Domperidone has been associated with prolongation of the QT interval on the electrocardiogram. During post-marketing surveillance, there have been very rare cases of QT prolongation and torsades de pointes in patients taking domperidone.

8). ). A higher risk was observed in patients older than 60 years patients taking daily doses greater than 30 mg, and patients concurrently taking QT-prolonging drugs or CYP3A4 inhibitors. Domperidone should be used at the lowest effective dose in adults and adolescents 12 years of age and older.

). Electrolyte disturbances (hypokalaemia, hyperkalaemia, hypomagnesaemia) or bradycardia are known to be conditions increasing the proarrythmic risk. Treatment with domperidone should be stopped if signs or symptoms occur that may be associated with cardiac arrhythmia, and the patients should consult their physician.

Patients should be advised to promptly report any cardiac symptoms.

Use with apomorphine:

Domperidone is contra-indicated with QT prolonging drugs including apomorphine, unless the benefit of the co-administration with apomorphine outweighs the risks, and only if the recommended precautions for co-administration mentioned in the apomorphine SmPC are strictly fulfilled.

Please refer to the apomorphine SmPC. e. 6 mmol/L). The dosing frequency of Domperidone 10 mg Tablets should be reduced to once or twice daily depending on the severity of the impairment. The dose may need to be reduced. Co-administration of levodopa Although no dosage adjustment of levodopa is deemed necessary, an increase of plasma levodopa concentration (max 30-40%) has been observed when domperidone was taken concomitantly with levodopa.

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1. 2). • Prolactin-releasing pituitary tumour (prolactinoma). , in patients with gastro-intestinal haemorrhage, mechanical obstruction or perforation. • Confirmed or suspected pheochromocytoma due to the risk of severe hypertension episodes.