Anguk Levosulpiride Tablet

Adult dose

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

This medication should not be used in pregnant women or women who may become pregnant, and in breastfeeding women. It should not be administered to patients with gastrointestinal bleeding, mechanical obstruction, or perforation, as the medication may harm them by stimulating gastrointestinal motility. Caution is required in patients with certain tumors such as pheochromocytoma, as this medication may induce hypertension. Patients with a history of allergic reactions to this medication or those who have difficulty tolerating it should not use it. It is advisable not to administer this medication to patients with epilepsy, manic states, or those in the manic phase of bipolar disorder. Patients with breast-related conditions should be cautious, as this medication may increase prolactin secretion and worsen symptoms. Care must be taken when using this medication in hypertensive patients, children, and the elderly, especially since children may easily exhibit extrapyramidal symptoms, so overdose should be avoided. This medication may cause side effects such as amenorrhea, excessive secretion of breast milk, gynecomastia due to hormonal secretion abnormalities; if symptoms occur, patients should consult a physician immediately. Neurological symptoms such as tremors, tongue twisting, and anxiety may rarely occur, and if such symptoms appear, medication use should be discontinued. Long-term use may result in tardive dyskinesia, such as involuntary movements around the mouth, and in such cases, discontinuation of the medication is necessary. Gastrointestinal side effects such as dry mouth, heartburn, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and constipation may occur. Cardiac-related side effects such as hypertension or arrhythmia have been reported rarely, so attention to heart health is required. A serious adverse effect known as neuroleptic malignant syndrome may occur, and if symptoms such as high fever, muscle rigidity, or altered consciousness arise, immediate treatment is necessary. Rash or swelling may occur rarely, and in this case, medication should be discontinued. During treatment with this medication, drowsiness, dizziness, insomnia, and lethargy may appear, so it is advisable to avoid driving or operating machinery. This medication may interact with other drugs, so caution is needed when taken with anticholinergics, analgesics, digitalis preparations, other neuroleptics, and alcohol. When used in combination with drugs that increase the risk of cardiac arrhythmias, the cardiac status should be closely monitored. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should not use this medication for the safety of the fetus and newborn. The elderly should be cautious as renal function decline may lead to increased drug concentration, necessitating dose adjustment and side effect monitoring. This medication may suppress vomiting symptoms; thus, the cause of vomiting should be accurately identified before use. Animal tests have shown that this medication may affect reproductive function, so caution is advised for long-term use.

• 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 sealed container. Moreover, it is important to store it at a temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius to maintain the medication's efficacy. Avoid direct sunlight or high temperatures, and keep it out of reach of children.

Appearance

White round tablet

Package unit

30 tablets, 500 tablets