Racecadotril

Indications	Oral Acute diarrhoea *Adult:* 100 mg tid, up to 7 days.
Warnings / Precautions	Renal insufficiency, pregnancy, lactation.
Adverse Reactions	Vomiting, nausea, constipation, abdominal pain, thirst, vertigo and headache.
Mechanism of Actions	Racecadotril increases the availability of endogenous opioids (enkephalins) by inhibiting the membrane-bound enkephalinase. These enkephalins activate δ-opioid receptors in the GI tract. This leads to a reduction in cAMP mucosal levels, resulting in a reducted secretion of water and electrolytes in the intestinal lumen. Onset: Within 30 min.
Administration	May be taken with or without food.
ATC Classification	A07XA04 - racecadotril ; Belongs to the class of other antidiarrheals.
Available As	Racecadotril 1 gm Racecadotril 10 mg Racecadotril 100 mg Racecadotril 15 mg Racecadotril 3 gm Racecadotril 30 mg Racecadotril 50 mg

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