Degan .40 tablets. 10 mg.

Degan WHAT IS AND WHAT IT IS USED
Degan is a drug that accelerates gastric emptying and also prevents nausea ( feeling sick ) .
Degan be used in diagnostic procedures and for the treatment of the following conditions :
disorders of gastrointestinal motility and gastrointestinal disorders manifested by dyspepsia ( discomfort in the stomach or after eating origvane ) , acids , gases , or due to disease such as gastroesophageal reflux disease ( returning the contents from the stomach into the esophagus ) , gastritis ( inflammation of the stomach) , duodenitis ( inflammation of the duodenum ), or peptic ulcer disease ;
and postoperative diabetic gastroparesis ( delayed emptying of stomach contents into the intestine ) or gastroparesis of unknown origin ;
prevention of post-operative nausea and vomiting ;
prevention and treatment of nausea and vomiting after chemotherapy or radiotherapy ;
gastric stasis (decreased locomotor activity of the stomach, leading to the retention of gastric contents ) , nausea and vomiting associated with migraine .
 
2 . BEFORE YOU TAKE Degan
Do not take Dagan if
you are allergic ( hypersensitive) to metoclopramide or any of the excipients ;
suffer from epilepsy ;
suffering from pheochromocytoma (a tumor of the cells that produce catecholamines such as adrenaline , noradrenaline and dopamine ), since in these cases can cause hypertensive crisis ;
have memory . prolactin tumor;
taking other drugs that cause extrapyramidal symptoms (eg involuntary movements) ;
have gastrointestinal bleeding ;
have mechanical obstruction ( clogging ) or perforations of the gastrointestinal tract , or in the case where the stimulation of the motility of the gastrointestinal tract is undesirable ;
you had called . neuroleptic-induced tardive dyskinesia ( involuntary rhythmic movements, most often on the tongue and / or face) in the past;
have Parkinson's disease .
Take special care with Dagan if:
you are elderly ;
are under the age of 30 years.
Dagan should not be given to children and adolescents under 15 years old ( weighing less than 60 kg ) .
You should tell your doctor:
if you have depression , especially suicidal ;
if you have atopy (tendency to allergies ( including asthma ) ) ;
if you have porphyria (a rare inherited or acquired defects of metabolism called . porphyrins ) ;
if you have kidney damage , liver or cirrhosis of the liver;
if you have heart disease ;
if you have high blood pressure;
If you are experiencing dystonic reactions ( abnormal muscle tone , causing deformation of the body). Treatment should be stopped immediately . See also section 4 . ;
If you develop tardive dyskinesia ( uncontrollable shudder or spasms of the arms and legs) . Treatment should be stopped immediately . See also section 4 . ;
if symptoms similar to Parkinson's disease ( tremors, rigid posture , mask-like face , slow movements and shuffling gait and unbalanced ) . See also section 4 .
Taking other medicines
Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription.
This is particularly important for these drugs , as they may interact with Dagan :
digoxin ( a drug for the treatment of heart disease ) ;
paracetamol, acetylsalicylic acid , opioid analgesics such as morphine ( protivobolkovi drugs ) ;
cyclosporine ( an immunosuppressant used in organ transplants ) ;
diazepam ( for treatment of insomnia or agitation ) ;
levodopa (a drug for Parkinson's disease ) ;
tetracyclines (for the treatment of a bacterial infection ) ;
anticholinergic agents ( for the treatment of various conditions , e.g. . gastrointestinal disorders , loss of bladder control or gut) ;
lithium, monoamine oxidase ( MAO ) inhibitors, serotoninergic agents ( for treating depression ) ;
neuroleptics (for the treatment of various psychiatric disorders) ;
tetrabenazine (a drug for the symptomatic treatment of hyperkinetic movement disorders ) ;
sedatives ( tranquilizers ) ;
sleeping .
Avoid alcohol while taking these drugs.
Since Dagan affect transit time of food through the gastrointestinal tract and thereby the rate of resorption may be necessary to adjust the dose of oral
antidiabetic drugs and insulin.

Dagan station with food and drink
Take the tablets 30 minutes before meals .

Pregnancy and lactation
Ask your doctor or pharmacist before taking any medicine .
You should tell your doctor if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy . The use of metoclopramide in pregnant should be avoided , especially during the first three months of pregnancy.
Metoclopramide should not be used if you are breastfeeding .

Driving and using machines
Indigestion can cause drowsiness , fatigue and dizziness. This can reduce mental and / or physical ability to drive or operate machinery , especially when combined with alcohol and sedatives . You should not drive or operate machinery if Dagan affects you in this way.

Important information about some of the ingredients
Each tablet contains 90 mg Dagan lactose. If your doctor said that you have an intolerance to some sugars , consult your doctor before taking the drug.
 
3 . HOW TO TAKE Degas
Always take Dagan exactly as your doctor tells you . If you are not sure, ask your doctor.
Adults and adolescents over 15 years ( body weight over 60 kg):
The usual dosage is one tablet three times daily. Take the tablets 30 minutes before meals .
For diagnostic procedures, using a single dose of 10 to 20 mg of metoclopramide.
The drug is not suitable for use in children and adolescents under 15 years old ( weighing less than 60 kg ) .
kidney disease
If you have impaired kidney function , you should take half the usual dose.
liver disease
Your doctor may prescribe a lower dose Dagan .
The duration of treatment depends on the underlying disease . The most common treatment takes 4 to 6 weeks . It should not be used longer than 12 weeks may exceptionally be used within 6 months.
If you take more than the amount of Dagan
Ask your doctor or pharmacist immediately if you take more than your prescribed dose .
Overdose may cause drowsiness, disorientation , irritability, agitation, spasms , and extrapyramidal reactions (involuntary movements) .

If you forget to take Dagan
If you forget to take a dose , take it as soon as you remember .
Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose.
 
4 . POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS

Like all medicines, Indigestion can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them .
Assessment of adverse reactions based on the frequency
 
Common : affects 1 to 10 users in 100
Uncommon
affects 1 to 10 users in 1000
Rare: affects 1 to 10 users in 10,000
Very rare affects less than 1 user in 10,000
Not known can not be estimated from the available data
 
Tell your doctor immediately if you notice any of the following serious side effects described . You may need urgent medical attention.
Very common:
dystonic reactions in children , adolescents and adults under 30 years ( muscle spasms , muscle stiffness , uncontrolled movements of the neck, face, tongue , speech disorders - see also section 2 .
Common:
dystonic reactions in adults aged 30 years or older - see also section 2 .
Uncommon:
Symptoms of an allergic reaction , which may include swelling of the face , lips , tongue or throat, or difficulty breathing or swallowing , skin rash with intense itching .
Very rare:
condition called neuroleptic malignant syndrome ( characterized by high fever , altered consciousness and hardened muscles) .
Not known:
tardive dyskinesia ( uncontrollable twitching and spasms of the arms and legs) - see also section 2 ;
similar to Parkinson's disease symptoms ( tremor, frozen posture , mask-like face , slow movements and shuffling gait unbalanced ) - see also section 2 .
Other side effects that should be reported are:
Common:
fatigue ;
drowsiness.
Uncommon:
hives;
skin rashes.
rare:
reduced number of white blood cells;
confusion ;
anxiety ;
anxiety ;
depression ;
yellowing of the skin and / or eyes , so called. jaundice ;
changes in liver function tests .
Very rare:
elevated blood pigments in newborns ;
increased sulfur - containing hemoglobin in the blood ;
visual disturbances ;
impaired blood circulation due to heart failure;
difficulty urinating ;
loss of control over bowel and bladder .
Not known:
unusual secretion of the mammary glands ;
irregular menstrual cycles ;
breast enlargement in men ;
impotence ;
headache ;
dizziness ;
insomnia ;
anxiety, which manifests itself in an inability to sit still in one place ;
transient redness of the face and body ;
low or high blood pressure;
nausea ;
vomiting ;
diarrhea ;
constipation ;
dry mouth .
If any of the side effects gets serious , or you notice other effects not listed in this leaflet , please tell your doctor or pharmacist.
 
5 . HOW TO STORE Degan
Keep out of reach of children.
Store below 25 ° C, protected from light. Store in original container.
Degan Do not use after the expiry date stated on the pack .
 
6 . ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Contents Dagan
The active substance is metoklopramidov hydrochloride.
Each tablet contains 10 mg metoklopramidov hydrochloride ( metoklopramidov as hydrochloride monohydrate).
The other ingredients are lactose , povidone , sodium starch glycolate, talc , hydrogenated vegetable oil .
Dagan looks like and contents of pack
Pack of amber glass bottles of 40 tablets containing 10 mg of metoclopramide hydrochloride monohydrate.