Gkine 50 Tablet belongs to a class of drugs called 'gastroprokinetics' primarily used in the treatment of the disorders associated with reduced gastrointestinal motility. Besides this, Gkine 50 Tablet 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 condition of digestion, 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 contractions of the digestive tract do not work properly, leading to a variety of gastrointestinal issues.
Gkine 50 Tablet contains 'Itopride' that works by increasing the level of acetylcholine concentration which in turn increases the Gastrointestinal peristalsis movement thereby, accelerating gastric emptying time and eases the movement of food through the entire gastrointestinal tract. Gkine 50 Tablet 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.
Take Gkine 50 Tablet as prescribed. Your doctor will advise how often you take Gkine 50 Tablet based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience diarrhoea, stomach pain, headache, dry mouth or drowsiness. Most of these side effects of Gkine 50 Tablet 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 Gkine 50 Tablet or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Gkine 50 Tablet is not recommended for children below 16 years of age. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before taking Gkine 50 Tablet. If you have Parkinson's disease, internal bleeding of stomach and intestine, please consult a doctor before taking Gkine 50 Tablet. 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.