Last Friday, Xiao Meng had a dinner party, and when he returned home, he had stomach pain, vomiting, and diarrhea. As a result, not only was the stomach pain not cured, but I went to the emergency department to find out that I had acute gastroenteritis. What's going on?
It is important to note that domperidone ≠ digestive aid
Domperidone, as an evergreen tree in the field of digestion, is well known by the majority of patients. It is a prokinetic drug that relieves stomach discomfort caused by indigestion by promoting gastrointestinal peristalsis, promoting gastric emptying, and allowing food to enter the intestine quickly for absorption. However, many patients often mistake domperidone for a digestive aid, leading to adverse reactions and unwanted health problems.
First, we need to understand the difference between digestive aids and domperidone. Digestive aids mainly promote the secretion of digestive enzymes in the gastrointestinal tract, regulate gastrointestinal function, and alleviate symptoms caused by insufficient secretion of digestive enzymes. Domperidone inhibits nausea and vomiting and prevents bile reflux by coordinating the contraction of the pylorus, but it cannot treat symptoms such as stomach acid and stomach pain.
When taking domperidone, there are a few things to keep in mind:
1. Symptomatic use: domperidone is mainly used to treat symptoms such as functional dyspepsia and nausea and vomiting. For stomach upset caused by other causes, domperidone may not be appropriate. Therefore, before using domperidone, you should read the instructions carefully and follow your doctor's advice.
2. Pay attention to adverse reactions: domperidone can sometimes lead to an increase in serum prolactin levels, and symptoms such as galactorrhea and menstrual irregularities occur. Male patients may experience breast development, breast suffocation, pain, etc. In addition, domperidone may cause adverse cardiac effects, especially in older people and when used in high doses. Therefore, when using domperidone, attention should be paid to observing the cardiac response, and if there is any abnormality, the drug should be stopped in time and medical attention should be sought in time.
3. Do not use it for a long time: Domperidone should be used as needed and for a short period of time, not for a long period of time. Long-term use may increase the risk of adverse effects and may also lead to drug dependence.
4. Contraindications: Pregnant women, lactating women, children, and people who are allergic to domperidone should contraindicate the drug. These populations are prone to allergic reactions and serious adverse reactions when using domperidone.
5. Pay attention to drug interactions: domperidone may interact with other drugs, such as anticholinergics, calcium channel blockers, etc. When using domperidone, concomitant use of these drugs should be avoided or the dose should be adjusted so as not to affect the efficacy of the drug or increase the adverse effects.
If the stomach is upset, how to choose the medicine?
If you have an upset stomach, you don't necessarily have to take medication. For temporary stomach discomfort, some of them can be cured by diet and psychological adjustment.
What should I do if the symptoms persist? You can consult a doctor after roughly judging your symptoms, and the following provides a few small examples to help you judge it~ Finally, if your stomach is upset, you still need to go to the hospital in time to improve the relevant examinations and follow the doctor's instructions for scientific treatment!