Levotron Tablets (Levosulpiride)

Adult dose

Adults: Administer 25 mg of levosulpiride orally 3 times daily before meals.

This medication should not be administered to women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, or to nursing mothers. In patients with gastrointestinal bleeding, disorders, perforations, etc., the gastrointestinal motility stimulant effect of this medication may be harmful, so it should not be given. The use of this medication should also be avoided in patients whose blood pressure may be elevated due to specific tumors. Patients who have had allergies or side effects from this medication should avoid taking it. It is also safer for patients with impaired liver function or those in certain stages of mental illness not to use this medication. Patients with lactose intolerance or specific genetic metabolic disorders should not take this medication due to the lactose it contains. Great caution should be exercised when administering this medication to hypertensive patients, children, and the elderly, and children should avoid overdose. This medication may cause side effects such as menstrual irregularities, excessive secretion of milk, and gynecomastia due to hormonal secretory abnormalities, so use should be discontinued immediately if such symptoms occur. Rarely, neurological side effects like tremors, abnormal tongue movements, and anxiety may occur, and in such cases, dosing should also be stopped. Long-term use may result in involuntary movements around the mouth, and this symptom may continue even after discontinuation of the medication. Gastrointestinal side effects such as dry mouth, heartburn, vomiting, diarrhea, and constipation may occur. Cardiac side effects such as hypertension or arrhythmia may appear, so caution is required. A serious side effect known as Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome can occur, and if symptoms such as high fever, muscle rigidity, or altered consciousness appear, medication should be discontinued immediately and emergency treatment should be sought. Rarely, rashes or edema may occur, and if such symptoms arise, medication should be stopped. During treatment with this medication, symptoms such as drowsiness, dizziness, or insomnia may occur, so it is advisable to avoid driving or operating machinery. This medication can interact with other drugs, so it is essential to consult with a doctor or pharmacist, especially when used with anticholinergics, analgesics, certain cardiac medications, or other psychiatric drugs. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should avoid this medication as it may affect the fetus or newborn. Elderly patients may experience increased drug concentrations due to declining kidney function, so special attention should be paid to dose adjustments and monitoring for side effects. This medication has the effect of alleviating vomiting, which may mask symptoms of other diseases, so it should be used with caution. Animal studies have reported the possibility of reproductive function decline and tumor development, so risks should be considered with long-term use.

• Amenorrhea
• hyperprolactinemia
• gynecomastia
• tremor
• tongue twisting
• anxiety
• involuntary movements around the mouth
• thirst
• heartburn
• nausea

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to prevent air or moisture from entering, and it is best kept at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way will help maintain the drug's effectiveness for a longer time.

Appearance

It is a white round tablet.

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 500 tablets/bottle