Gujulevosulpiride Tablet

Adult dose

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

This medication should not be used by women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, and by lactating women. It should not be administered to patients with gastrointestinal bleeding, mechanical obstruction, or perforation, as it may stimulate gastrointestinal motility and be harmful. It is also contraindicated for patients with certain tumors, specifically pheochromocytoma, as it can dangerously elevate blood pressure. Patients with allergies or intolerances to this medication should also avoid it. Patients with epilepsy, manic episodes, or the manic phase of bipolar disorder should not use this drug. Caution is advised for patients with breast-related conditions, as this medication may increase prolactin secretion and exacerbate breast issues. This medication contains lactose, so it should not be administered to patients with lactose intolerance or related genetic disorders. Careful use is necessary in patients with hypertension, children, and the elderly, and children should be particularly cautious of overdosing. Long-term use of this medication may lead to side effects such as amenorrhea, excessive milk secretion, and gynecomastia in women, so careful monitoring is necessary. Extrapyramidal symptoms such as tremors, tongue twisting, and anxiety may rarely occur, and if these symptoms appear, the medication should be discontinued. Gastrointestinal side effects may include dry mouth, heartburn, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or constipation. Cardiac side effects such as hypertension or arrhythmias may occur, so patients with cardiovascular diseases should use caution. A serious side effect known as neuroleptic malignant syndrome may occur rarely; if symptoms such as high fever, muscle rigidity, or altered mental status arise, immediate treatment is required. Additionally, rash, swelling, insomnia, drowsiness, dizziness, difficulties in walking, erectile dysfunction may rarely arise. It is advised to avoid activities requiring concentration, such as driving or operating machinery, while taking this medication. This medication may interact with other drugs, so special caution is required when used with anticholinergics, narcotic analgesics, digoxin, or other psychiatric medications. Taking this medication with drugs that may affect the heartbeat can increase the risk of arrhythmia, so monitoring is required. Women who are pregnant or lactating should not take this medication, and animal studies have reported potential harm to the fetus. Elderly patients may have impaired kidney function, which can prolong the medication's presence in the body, so dosage adjustments and side effect monitoring are necessary. Finally, this medication has an antiemetic effect and may mask or exacerbate vomiting symptoms caused by other factors, so it should be used cautiously after consulting with a healthcare professional.

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

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture. It is also safe to store at room temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius. This storage method helps preserve the effectiveness of the medication.

Appearance

This medicine is a white, round tablet.

Package unit

For domestic use - 30 tablets/bottle, For domestic use - 500 tablets/bottle, For export - 100 tablets/PPP