Axamide 100mg Capsule

Reviews How to Use Benefits Uses Side Effects

Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Aareen Healthcare Pvt Ltd
Active Ingredient	Rebamipide (100mg)
Chemical Class	Quinolinone Derivative
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	GASTRO INTESTINAL
Action Class	Prostaglandins & epidermal growth factor stimulator
User Rating	4.3
User Reviews	440

FAQ

What if you forget to take Axamide Capsule?

If you miss a dose of Axamide 100mg, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.\n

Axamide 100mg Capsule Reviews

Axamide 100mg is a prescription medicine used in the treatment of peptic ulcers and mouth ulcers. It increases the synthesis of a chemical messenger which improves the healing of the ulcer.

Axamide 100mg is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should take this medicine until your doctor tells you to stop. Let your doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.

Common side effects of this medicine include indigestion. This is usually mild and disappear after a short time. Consult your doctor if they persist. Lifestyle modifications like having a rich fiber diet, increase fluid intake and regular exercise can help you to get better results.

Before taking this medicine, you should let your doctor know if you have liver or kidney problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor. Your doctor may suggest a routine blood test to check the functioning of your liver while you are taking this medicine.

How Axamide 100mg Capsule Works

Axamide 100mg is a mucosal protective agent. It increases the synthesis of prostaglandin, a chemical messenger which improves healing of the ulcer.

How to Use Axamide 100mg Capsule

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Axamide 100mg may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Benefits of Axamide 100mg Capsule

In Treatment of Peptic ulcer disease: Peptic ulcer disease is a condition in which painful sores or ulcers develop in the inner lining of the stomach or gut (intestine). Axamide 100mg reduces the amount of acid your stomach makes which prevents further damage to the ulcer as it heals naturally. You may be given other medicines along with this medicine depending on what caused the ulcer. You need to keep taking the medicine as it is prescribed for it to be effective, even if the symptoms seem to disappear.
In Treatment of Mouth ulcers: Mouth ulcers are small painful sores on inner lips, gums, tongue, roof of the mouth or throat that may interfere with eating, drinking and even talking. Axamide 100mg blocks chemicals in our brain that are responsible for pain sensation and inflammation. Therefore it provides relief from pain, discomfort and symptoms of inflammation such as redness or swelling due to mouth ulcers. This makes it easier for you to go about your daily activities. Continue using it as advised by the doctor to get maximum benefit.

Uses of Axamide 100mg Capsule

Treatment of Mouth ulcers
Treatment of Peptic ulcer disease

Axamide 100mg Capsule Side Effects

Safety Tips

Alcohol ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Axamide 100mg. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding ^UNSAFE

Axamide 100mg is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.

Kidney ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

There is limited information available on the use of Axamide 100mg in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Driving ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

It is not known whether Axamide 100mg alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Pregnancy ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Axamide 100mg may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Liver ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

There is limited information available on the use of Axamide 100mg in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

Quick Tips

Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
It can also be taken while you're taking NSAIDs (anti-inflammatory and analgesic drug) to lowers the chance of developing stomach ulcers.
Inform your doctor immediately if you develop symptoms such as rash, itch and hives.
Axamide 100mg helps in the treatment of stomach, intestinal and mouth ulcers.
Do not stop taking this medicine unless your doctor instructs you to do so.
Your doctor may get routine blood tests done to assess the functioning of your liver. Inform your doctor if you develop symptoms such as abdominal pain, loss of appetite, darkened urine or yellowing of the eyes or skin.

References

Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO).
Mohan H.K, Manjunath H, et al. Rebamipide: A Novel Agent in the Treatment of Recurrent Aphthous Ulcer and Behcet's Syndrome. Indian J Dermatol. 2013;58(5): 352-54.
Naito Y, Toshikazu Y, et al. Rebamipide: a gastrointestinal protective drug with pleiotropic activities. Expert Rev Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2010;4(3).
Wallace JL, Sharkey KA. Pharmacotherapy of Gastric Acidity, Peptic Ulcers, and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. p. 1317.