Levosulpiride

Therapeutic Group

Anti-Emetic & Anti-Nauseants

Indication Dosage

Levosulpiride is a medication used to treat digestive and mental disorders. Here are some indications for its use:

  • Gastrointestinal Disorders: Levosulpiride is commonly prescribed to treat digestive problems such as acid reflux, bloating, and indigestion. It helps to increase the movement of the stomach and intestines, which improves digestion.
  • Mental Disorders: Levosulpiride is also used to treat certain mental disorders such as schizophrenia, depression, and anxiety. It helps to regulate the levels of dopamine in the brain, which can improve symptoms of these conditions.
  • Nausea and Vomiting: Levosulpiride can be used to relieve nausea and vomiting caused by various conditions such as chemotherapy, gastroenteritis, and motion sickness. It works by blocking dopamine receptors in the brain that trigger nausea and vomiting.

Nausea And Vomiting, Vertigo, Ibs, Dyspepsia, Depression, Anxiety, Peptic Ulcer, And Gastro-esophageal Reflux Disease: 

  • Adult: 50 -200 Mg 

Schizophrenia: 

  • Adults: 200-400 Mg Twice Daily, Increase If Necessary Up To Max 1.2 Gm Twice Daily In Patients With Mainly Positive Symptoms Or Up To A Total Of 800 Mg Daily In Patients With Mainly Negative Symptoms, With Neither Predominating, Are Given the Usual Dosage To 400-600 Mg Twice Daily. 
  • Children Above 14 Yrs: 3-5 Mg/kg Daily. 

Tourette's Syndrome: 

  • Adults & Children Above 14 Yrs: 200-400 Mg Twice Daily.

Content

  • Cap /Tab 25mg /50mg /100mg: Levosulpiride 25mg /50mg /100mg.

Pregnancy

Contraindicated

Stability

  • Antipsychotic
  • Gastroprokinetic

Contra Indications

  • Epilepsy, Hyperprolactinaemia, Mania, Gi Hemorrhage, Comatose States, Cns Depression, Pheochromocytoma.

Precautions

  • Epilepsy, Hyperprolactinaemia, Mania, Gi Hemorrhage, Comatose States, Cns Depression, Pheochromocytoma.

Lactation

  • Contraindicated

Side Effects

  • Amenorrhea
  • Gynacomastia
  • Galactorrhoea
  • Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome
  • Sedation
  • Sleep Disturbance
  • Hypotension
  • Agitation
  • Dyskinesia
  • Cardiovascular Effects
  • Hypotension.

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