name: | Itopride |
ATC code: | A03FA07 | route: | oral |
n-compartments | 1 |
Itopride is a prokinetic agent, acting as a dopamine D2 receptor antagonist and acetylcholinesterase inhibitor, primarily used for the treatment of gastrointestinal motility disorders such as functional dyspepsia. It is currently approved and used in several countries, particularly in Asia, but not in the United States or Europe.
Pharmacokinetic profile in healthy adult volunteers after single oral dose administration.
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