Sulpiride

Therapeutic Group

Psycholeptics (Antipsychotic, Anxiolytic/Hypnotic)

Indication Dosage

Sulpiride is a medication that is often prescribed by doctors to help people who are dealing with mental health issues. It is mainly used to treat conditions like schizophrenia and other disorders where a person may have problems with their thoughts, feelings, or behaviors. Sulpiride can help to reduce symptoms like hearing voices or feeling extremely anxious. It is important to remember that only a doctor can decide if Sulpiride is the right treatment for you, so be sure to talk to them if you have concerns about your mental health.

Vschizophrenia With Predominantly Negative Symptoms: 

  • Adult & Children Above 14 Yrs: 200-400 Mg Twice Daily, Increased Gradually According To Response; Maximum 800 Mg Per Day 
  • Elderly: Lower Initial Dose To Be Given, Increased Gradually According To Response 

Schizophrenia With Mainly Positive Symptoms: 

  • Adult & Children Above 14 Yrs: 200-400 Mg Twice Daily, Increased Gradually According To Response; Maximum 2.4 G Per Day 
  • Elderly: Lower Initial Dose To Be Given, Increased Gradually According To Response

Content

  • Tab 25mg /50mg /100mg /200mg: Sulpiride 25mg /50mg /100mg /200mg.
  • Cap 50mg: Sulpiride 50mg.
  • Syp 250mg: Per 5 ml: Sulpiride 250mg.

Pregnancy

Avoid Unless Potential Benefit Outweighs Risk

Stability

  • Substituted Benzamide

Contra Indications

  • Phaeochromocytoma, Comatose States, Severe Hepatic, Renal Or Blood Disease, Cns Depression, alcohol Intoxication.

Precautions

  • Phaeochromocytoma, Comatose States, Severe Hepatic, Renal Or Blood Disease, Cns Depression, alcohol Intoxication.

Lactation

  • Contraindicated, Avoid

Side Effects

  • Acute Dystonic Reactions Such As Facial And Skeletal Muscle Spasms And Oculogyric Crises
  • Leucopenia
  • Hyperprolactinaemia
  • Acute Dyskinesias
  • Akathisia
  • Parkinsonism
  • Drowsiness
  • Insomnia
  • Agitation
  • Tachycardia
  • Arrhythmias; Ecg Changes
  • Hypotension
  • Antieholinergiceffects (e.g. Dry Mouth
  • Blurred Vision)
  • Respiratory Depression
  • Rash
  • Photosensitivity
  • Hypoglycaemia
  • Impaired Temperature Regulation
  • Convulsions
  • Male Sexual Dysfunction
  • Rarely
  • Agranulocytosis
  • Tardive Dyskinesia
  • Jaundice
  • Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome
  • Pigmentary Retinopathy

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