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What is Mosapride?

Mary McMahon
Mary McMahon
Mary McMahon
Mary McMahon

Mosapride is a medication that can increase the frequency and intensity of bowel contractions. It is a gastrokinetic agent, a medication available for the treatment of lack of bowel motility. When the bowels contract infrequently and weakly, patients can develop medical issues like delayed gastric emptying. Mosapride is available by prescription only to treat this condition, and a doctor may use it in the treatment plan for a number of different medical conditions.

Irritable bowel syndrome, acid reflux disease, and other conditions characterized by decreased gut motility can all benefit from mosapride therapy. When the patient takes the medication, the gut will contract more regularly and strongly. This encourages timely gastric emptying, as well as movement of food through the gut, allowing the body to metabolize it efficiently and effectively. The mosapride may be taken as part of a larger therapeutic plan or independently to see if it will resolve the problem.

People with irritable bowel syndrome can benefit from mosapride therapy.
People with irritable bowel syndrome can benefit from mosapride therapy.

Patients on this medication can experience side effects like nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, although it is usually well tolerated. A doctor may adjust the dosage as the patient starts to respond to the medication to find the most appropriate dosing for the patient's needs. It can take several days to adjust to a dosage change and the patient will need to provide feedback to the doctor so she can make decisions about whether to keep going or try a different dose or medication.

Nausea and vomiting are possible side effects of mosapride.
Nausea and vomiting are possible side effects of mosapride.

Mosapride should be kept in a cool, dry place out of the reach of other people. Patients may be advised to combine the medication with lifestyle changes like eating a series of small meals throughout the day, rather than one or two large ones, and exercising. Exercise can help people metabolize food faster, especially when it is paired with increased gut motility from drugs like mosapride.

Daily ingestion of probiotic supplements may help increase the population of beneficial organisms in the gut and reduce the occurrence of irritable bowel syndrome.
Daily ingestion of probiotic supplements may help increase the population of beneficial organisms in the gut and reduce the occurrence of irritable bowel syndrome.

Patients who continue to experience symptoms or who develop severe side effects may be switched to a different medication to see if it will be more effective. If this does not resolve the issue, other treatment options like surgery may need to be considered to address the patient's medical problem.

This medication is not sold worldwide. If a doctor would normally prescribe mosapride and it is not available, a pharmacist may have an alternative to recommend and the doctor can write a new prescription. People planning travel and concerned about medication availability can request an extra prescription to fill before they leave, ensuring availability of their medications during a trip.

Mary McMahon
Mary McMahon

Ever since she began contributing to the site several years ago, Mary has embraced the exciting challenge of being a TheHealthBoard researcher and writer. Mary has a liberal arts degree from Goddard College and spends her free time reading, cooking, and exploring the great outdoors.

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Mary McMahon
Mary McMahon

Ever since she began contributing to the site several years ago, Mary has embraced the exciting challenge of being a TheHealthBoard researcher and writer. Mary has a liberal arts degree from Goddard College and spends her free time reading, cooking, and exploring the great outdoors.

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Discussion Comments

lluviaporos

Irritable bowel syndrome is a really annoying disease. The worst thing about it is that they only tell you you have it if they have eliminated all the other possibilities.

As well as taking medication like mosapride, you should make sure you just generally watch your diet and try to keep it as healthy, and as regular as possible.

They say that psychological treatments can also help, as stress can cause flare ups, but I don't know about that so much. Personally, I'd rather just take the medication!

browncoat

If you are going to get travel supplies of mosapride, it's a good idea to make sure all your medical documents are in order as well.

If possible, I would even get them translated into the language of the country you will be visiting.

It happens all the time that people get stopped and have forgotten their papers, so they have no proof as to what kind of pills they are carrying around.

You could end up in jail, and while it will probably get sorted out in the long run, in the short run it could ruin your vacation.

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    • People with irritable bowel syndrome can benefit from mosapride therapy.
      By: joshya
      People with irritable bowel syndrome can benefit from mosapride therapy.
    • Nausea and vomiting are possible side effects of mosapride.
      By: Johan Lenell
      Nausea and vomiting are possible side effects of mosapride.
    • Daily ingestion of probiotic supplements may help increase the population of beneficial organisms in the gut and reduce the occurrence of irritable bowel syndrome.
      By: chaoss
      Daily ingestion of probiotic supplements may help increase the population of beneficial organisms in the gut and reduce the occurrence of irritable bowel syndrome.
    • A pharmacist may be able to find an alternative to mosapride, as it's not sold everywhere.
      By: Deklofenak
      A pharmacist may be able to find an alternative to mosapride, as it's not sold everywhere.
    • People with acid reflux disease may benefit from mosapride therapy.
      By: pathdoc
      People with acid reflux disease may benefit from mosapride therapy.
    • Mosapride is available by prescription only.
      By: Kaspars Grinvalds
      Mosapride is available by prescription only.
    • Irritable bowel syndrome can benefit from mosapride therapy.
      By: stefanolunardi
      Irritable bowel syndrome can benefit from mosapride therapy.