convio 1mg tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects & Substitutes
What is convio 1mg tablet used for?
Consticalo 2 Tablet (Prucalopride) is used to treat GASTRO INTESTINAL. It contains Prucalopride (1mg), which Selective serotonin 5-HT4 receptor agonist; enhances gastrointestinal motility b. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.
- Generic Name: Prucalopride
- Manufacturer: Wellvio Healthcare Pvt Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: A
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ convio 1mg tablet Uses & Benefits
Chronic idiopathic constipation; constipation-predominant irritable bowel syndrome (IBS-C).
Off-label uses: Gastroparesis; chronic intestinal pseudo-obstruction.
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Prucalopride |
| Brand Name | Consticalo 2 Tablet |
| Manufacturer | Wellvio Healthcare Pvt Ltd |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | GASTRO INTESTINAL |
| Action Class | Serotonin (5-HT4) receptor agonist-Prokinetic agent |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Store at room temperature (20-25ยฐC); protect from moisture and light. |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Selective serotonin 5-HT4 receptor agonist; enhances gastrointestinal motility by increasing acetylcholine release from enteric neurons.
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take convio 1mg tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of convio 1mg tablet
โ Common Side Effects
- Headache
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Abdominal pain
- Flatulence
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Severe diarrhea leading to electrolyte imbalance
- Hypersensitivity reactions
- Cardiac arrhythmias (rare)
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- QT prolongation
- Seizures
- Hepatotoxicity
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Ketoconazole | Major | Increased prucalopride exposure due to CYP3A4 inhibition |
| Rifampin | Major | Decreased prucalopride exposure due to CYP3A4 induction |
| Atropine | Moderate | Reduced prokinetic effect due to anticholinergic action |
| Morphine | Moderate | Opposing effects on gastrointestinal motility |
๐จ Major Interactions
- CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g., ketoconazole)
- CYP3A4 inducers (e.g., rifampin)
โก Moderate Interactions
- Anticholinergic drugs
- Opioid analgesics
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Metoclopramide
- Domperidone
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
No significant food interactions; may be taken with or without food.
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
No specific interaction; alcohol may worsen gastrointestinal symptoms.
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to prucalopride; intestinal obstruction; severe inflammatory bowel disease; renal impairment (CrCl <30 mL/min).
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Bowel movement frequency; renal function; signs of hypersensitivity.
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Not recommended; excreted in breast milk in animal studies.
๐ Overdose Management
Supportive care; activated charcoal if recent ingestion; monitor for arrhythmias.
โฐ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered; skip if almost time for next dose; do not double dose.
๐จโโ๏ธ Reviewed by Expert
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Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.