Opride: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Opride Benefits & Uses

Opride is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Acidity (Read More - Home remedies for acidity)
GERD
Peptic Ulcer (Read More - Gentle and Natural: Best Home Remedies for Stomach Ulcers)
Heartburn (Read More - Home Remedies for Heartburn: Natural Ways to Alleviate Discomfort)

Other Benefits

Opride Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease) Before or After Meal: Before meal Single Maximum Dose: 40 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 8 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Acidity Before or After Meal: Before meal Single Maximum Dose: 40 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Acidity Before or After Meal: Before meal Single Maximum Dose: 20 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Opride Related Warnings

Is the use of Opride safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women can take Opride without worrying about any side effects.

Safe
Is the use of Opride safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding can experience some moderate side effects of Opride. Immediately discontinue Opride if you observe any side effects. Contact your doctor, and restart using it only if your doctor considers it safe for you.

Moderate
What is the effect of Opride on the Kidneys?

There are no side effects of Opride on the kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Opride on the Liver?

Opride may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Opride on the Heart?

There are no any side effects of Opride for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Opride with Other Drugs

Opride should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Atazanavir

Emtricitabine

Methotrexate

Nelfinavir

Moderate

Opride Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Opride unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Gastric Cancer
Diarrhea (Loose Motions)
Osteoporosis
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Opride

Is this Opride habit forming or addictive?

Opride is not addictive in nature.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Opride as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, the use of Opride is considered safe.

Safe
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Opride is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Opride Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Opride

You can take Opride with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Opride

Taking Opride with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.

Severe

Frequently asked Questions about Opride

Question over 5 years ago

Is Opride over the counter drug?

Dr. Saikat Mukherjee MBBS , General Physician

No, you can not buy Opride over-the-counter. It is a prescription drug, without prescription of a healthcare practitioner, you can not buy directly from the pharmacy. It is for our own safety taking antibiotics without doctors advice can lead to unwanted side effects.

Question almost 6 years ago

How does Opride works?

Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician

Opride works by blocking the action of the enzyme in the wall of a stomach which is responsible for acid production in the stomach. By blocking the enzyme, the production of acid is decreased, and this helps to relieve the stomach from acidity, heartburn, GERD, stomach ulcer and other acidity related stomach problem.

Question almost 6 years ago

What is Opride?

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

Opride is a brand name of pantoprazole. It is a prescription medicine that belongs to the class of drug called proton pump inhibitor (PPI). It is mainly used for the short-term treatment of peptic ulcer, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GRED), Zollinger Ellison syndrome and other acidity related stomach problems. It is also used for the treatment of duodenal ulcer and heartburn.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Opride with levothyroxine?

ravi udawat MBBS , General Physician

Avoid taking Opride with levothyroxine because it delays the absorption of levothyroxine and also effects the efficacy of levothyroxine. Please seek guidance from your doctor regarding taking these two medicines together.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Opride without consulting a doctor?

Dr. Sangita Shah MBBS , General Physician

Opride is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful to people to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.