Piride 50Mg Tablets 20S (Pack Size 2 X 10S)

Brand : amarant healthcare

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SPECIFICATION

Requires Prescription (YES/NO)

Yes

Generics

Levosulpiride

Used For

Schizophrenia

How it works

It is a selective antagonist at dopamine ( D2) receptors . It exerts a regulation action both on the central and peripheral nervous circuits controlling the dynamics of digestive system.

USAGE AND SAFETY

Dosage

Levosulpiride

Side Effects

Sleep disturbances , over stimulation , and agitation . Extrapyramidal effects. Cardiovascular effects, hypotension.

Drug Interactions

Alcohol , CNS depressants , guanethidine , anticholinergics , antacids , NSAIDs.

Indication

Levosulpiride (25mg) is indicated for : Gastroesophagal Reflux Disease , Irritable bowel syndrome . Levosulpiride ( 50mg ) is indicated for Schizophrenia , endogenous and reactive suppressive states.

When not to Use

Levosulpiride should not be taken if you are allergic to it. Levosulpiride is not recommended if you have epilepsy (brain disorder with abnormal brain activity), bipolar disorder (a mental disorder with mood shifts), breast cancer, or bleeding in the stomach and intestine. Inform your doctor if you have any pre-existing liver, kidney, or other problems. Inform your doctor if you are taking any other herbs and medicines.

PRECAUTIONS

Precaution

Bipolar disorder is a mood disorder associated with episodes of mood swings ranging from depressive lows to manic highs. Levosulpiride is not recommended for use if you have bipolar disorder, as it can trigger manic episodes.

WARNINGS

Warning 1

Epilepsy is a neurological disorder in which nerve cell activity in your brain is disturbed, causing seizures. Levosulpiride is not recommended for use if you have epilepsy as this medicine can trigger seizures.

Warning 2

Breast cancer is a type of cancer occurring in the cells of breasts. Levosulpiride increases the levels of the prolactin hormone in your body. This can worsen breast cancer. Hence this medicine is not recommended for use if you have breast cancer.

Warning 3

Levosulpiride has to be used with caution in elderly people as the risk of side effects is high. Your doctor will choose the correct dose of the medicine for you after assessing you clinically.