Evorid Tablets (Levosulpiride)

Adult dose

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

This medication should not be used by pregnant women or women who may become pregnant, and by breastfeeding women. Patients with gastrointestinal bleeding, mechanical obstruction, or perforation should not be given this drug as it may stimulate gastrointestinal motility and be harmful. It should not be used in patients with specific tumors such as pheochromocytoma, as it may cause hypertension. Patients with allergies to this medication or those who cannot tolerate it should also avoid its use. It is safer for patients with epilepsy, manic conditions, or in the manic phase of bipolar disorder not to use this medication. Caution is needed in patients with breast-related diseases, as this medication may increase prolactin hormone secretion and cause breast abnormalities. Hypertensive patients, children, and the elderly should use this medication cautiously, particularly children, as they may experience side effects more easily and should avoid overdose. During the use of this medication, symptoms such as amenorrhea, excessive milk secretion, gynecomastia, involuntary movements, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, hypertension, and arrhythmia may occur, so the patient's condition should be monitored carefully. Severe side effects may include neuroleptic malignant syndrome; in such cases, symptoms like high fever, muscle rigidity, and altered consciousness may appear, so the use of this medication should be stopped immediately and intensive treatment should be received at a hospital. Rarely, symptoms such as skin rashes or edema, drowsiness, dizziness, and erectile dysfunction may appear, so consult a doctor if any of these occur. This medication affects endocrine function and increases prolactin hormone secretion, so patients should be thoroughly informed before use and advised to take caution. Activities requiring concentration, such as driving a car or operating machinery, should be avoided during the use of this medication. When combined with medications that may affect the heart, the risk of arrhythmias may increase, so it is essential to consult a doctor when taking this medication alongside others. This medication may interact with certain drugs, so inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking other medications. It is safer not to administer this medication to pregnant or breastfeeding women as the safety for the fetus or newborn has not been established. Elderly patients should be particularly cautious about dose adjustment and side effects as their kidney function may decline, leading to prolonged drug presence in the body. Although this medication alleviates vomiting symptoms, it should be used cautiously in cases of intoxication, intestinal obstruction, or vomiting due to brain tumors, and due to reported reproductive-related side effects in animal studies, long-term use requires caution.

• Amenorrhea
• galactorrhea
• gynecomastia
• tremors
• tongue twisting
• anxiety
• involuntary movements around the mouth
• thirst
• heartburn
• nausea

This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. It is recommended to maintain storage temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius to safely preserve the efficacy of the medication.

Appearance

White round tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 500 tablets/bottle