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Levosulpiride
INFORMATION ABOUT LEVOSULPIRIDE
Levosulpiride Uses
Levosulpiride is used in the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (acid reflux), irritable bowel syndrome, heartburn, schizophrenia and depression.
How Levosulpiride works
Levosulpiride is a atypical antipsychotic. It works by increasing the release of acetylcholine (a chemical messenger). This increases the movement of stomach and intestines, and prevents reflux (acid going up to the food pipe).
Common side effects of Levosulpiride
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common
Increased prolactin level in blood, Extrapyramidal symptoms, Weight gain, Akathisia (inability to stay still), Increased liver enzymes, Constipation, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Sedation, Maculopapular rash
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13 Jun 2023 | 11:29 AM (UTC)
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Expert advice for Levosulpiride
- Take it as per dose and duration suggested by your doctor.
- Levosulpiride may cause dizziness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you.
- Consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or breastfeeding.
- Consult with your doctor immediately if you have absence if periods, abnormal milk secretion or changes in sexual desire, fever, muscle stiffness.
Frequently asked questions for Levosulpiride
Levosulpiride is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor
No, it is used in the treatment of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease, irritable bowel syndrome, psychosis, dyspepsia
Levosulpiride belong to class of medication called as atypical antipsychotics. It acts by decreasing the activity of dopamine in the brain
Levosulpiride is used in the treatment psychosis, depression, gastro-oesophageal reflux disease, irritable bowel syndrome and dyspepsia
No. patients should follow advice of the doctor regarding the possible side effects.
Levosulpiride can be safely taken with omeprazole as no harmful effects have been reported clinically. A fixed-dose combination of these two medicines is also available. Levosulpiride works by increasing the gut motility and Omeprazole decreases the acid production in the stomach. So, this combination is very effective in the treatment of reflux esophagitis associated with acidity, heartburn, intestinal and stomach ulcers.