Sulpiride

Sulpiride is a strong drug used for the treatment of mental health conditions and psychosis such as schizophrenia, or major depression. It belongs to the group of antipsychotic drugs, belonging to the benzamide class. The drug may be administered in lower doses to the patients of extreme anxiety or mild depression. There is evidence of its efficacy in the treatment of panic disorder. It is also a remedial therapy in cases of dysthymia.

The drug must be used with caution in elderly patients, pregnant or lactating women and children. Proper medical advice must be taken for patients suffering from or having a history or liver diseases, jaundice, severe respiratory disorders, patients in comatose, having cardiac problems and hypertension.

The side effects of the drug include extreme exhaustion and drowsiness initially. Other symptoms are weight gain, changes in sex drive, insomnia, rashes, blurred vision, headaches, agitation, muscle stiffness, sensitivity to light and a state of confusion.

The drug may create health complications on interaction with other medicines such as other antipsychotics, painkillers, antihistamines, tranquilisers, anti-depressants or anti-convulsants. You must tell your doctor if you are on any of the above mentioned medicines, any dietary supplements or other prescription drugs.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Psychiatrist before using this medicine.

• Schizophrenia

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Psychiatrist before using this medicine.

• Skin Rash

• Weight Gain

• Sleepiness

• Tremor

• Breast Pain

• Parkinsonism

• Akathisia

• Increased Liver Enzymes

• Drowsiness

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Psychiatrist before using this medicine.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Stride 100mg tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.
  Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  Caution is advised when driving or operating machinery.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

• Does this affect liver function?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Psychiatrist before using this medicine.

Below is the list of medicines, which contains Sulpiride as ingredient

• Stride 100Mg Tablet

  VGR Bio Lab

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Psychiatrist before using this medicine.

Sulpiride is selective neuroleptic that acts as an antagonist to dopamine D2. Sulpiride has little or no effect on histamine, acetylcholine, serotonin, norepinephrine and gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) receptors

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Psychiatrist before using this medicine.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Medicine

  Onabet Powder

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  Benadryl Dr Dry Cough Active Relief Syrup

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