Xanapride Benefits & Uses

Xanapride is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Diabetes (Read More - 10 Home Remedies for Diabetes)

Xanapride 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: Diabetes Type 2 Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 2 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Diabetes Type 2 Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Xanapride Related Warnings

Is the use of Xanapride safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Xanapride. It is best to stop taking Xanapride immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.

Moderate
Is the use of Xanapride safe during breastfeeding?

Information about safety of Xanapride for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.

Unknown
What is the effect of Xanapride on the Kidneys?

There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Xanapride. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.

Moderate
What is the effect of Xanapride on the Liver?

Xanapride may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Xanapride on the Heart?

Side effects of Xanapride rarely affect the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Xanapride with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Gatifloxacin

Moderate

Ibuprofen

Captopril

Propranolol

Aspirin

Fluconazole

Xanapride Contraindications

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

Heart Disease
Liver Disease
Hypoglycemia (Low Blood Sugar)
Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase Deficiency
Alopecia
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Xanapride

Is this Xanapride habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Xanapride.

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

Xanapride does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, Xanapride is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Xanapride cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Xanapride Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Xanapride

There is no information on the effects of taking Xanapride with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Xanapride

Taking alcohol with Xanapride can be dangerous.

Severe