Pantoprazole
Uses
Pantoprazole is used for the treatment of acidity,duodenal ulcer, heartburn, intestinal ulcers and stomach ulcers.
How it Works
Pantoprazole works by stopping the cells in the lining of the stomach from producing too much acid, and this helps to prevent ulcers from forming, or assists the healing process where damage has already occurred. Pantoprazole works by decreasing the amount of acid, and this can also help to reduce the symptoms of acid reflux disease, such as acidity,duodenal ulcer, heartburn, intestinal ulcers and stomach ulcers.
Common Side effects
Patients who take Pantoprazole may suffer from such side effects;
Diarrhea,
Vomiting,
Abdominal pain,
Vonstipation,
Headaches,
Skin rashes
Cinitapride
Uses
Cinitapride is used in the treatment of overactive digestive tract which can cause heartburn, indigestion, acid reflux, ulcer dyspepsia, and delayed gastric emptying.
How it Works
Cinitapride works by stimulating the release of acetylcholine, a chemical messenger that can increase the motility of the Intestine muscles. Cinitapride slows the actions of the muscles to reduce the symptoms caused by overactive digestive tract. Cinitapride is known a antiemetic medication which prescribed to treat conditions caused by an overactive digestive tract.
Common Side effects
Patients who take Cinitapride may suffer from such side effects;
Headache,
Drowsiness,
Dizziness,
Loss of appetite,
Nausea,
Vomiting,
Stomach discomfort,
Diarrhea,
Constipation,
Muscle or joint pain,
Discoloured urine or stools,
Jaundice