Proglumide

Antipeptic Ulcerant · Gastric secretion inhibitor

Indications

Duodenal ulcer, gastritis.

Dosage

Adults: 800 mg to 1200 mg daily in 2-3 divided doses. Children: Not recommended.

Adverse Effects

Rash, constipation, nausea, diarrhoea, dizziness, drowsiness, insomnia, headache, and dry mouth, heart rhythm abnormalities, internal bleeding, and suicidal thoughts or ideations.

Advice to Patient

Take with meals.

Pharmacokinetics

Bioavailability: 60%-70%. Half-life elimination: Approx. 24 hrs. Time to peak, plasma: 2 hr.

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