Levosulpiride (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. This drug may stimulate gastrointestinal motility, which could be dangerous for patients with gastrointestinal bleeding, mechanical obstruction, or perforation. Patients with certain tumors that can cause hypertension or those allergic to this medication should also avoid taking it. It should not be administered to patients with epilepsy, manic episodes, or in the manic phase of bipolar disorder. Particularly, patients who are lactose intolerant or have certain genetic issues should avoid this medication as it contains lactose. Caution should be exercised when administering this medication to patients with hypertension, children, and the elderly; in the case of children, overdose should be avoided. Due to its effects on the endocrine system, symptoms such as amenorrhea, excessive lactation, and gynecomastia may occur, so if any abnormal symptoms appear, use should be discontinued immediately. Additionally, extrapyramidal symptoms such as tremors or abnormal tongue movements, agitation may rarely occur, so caution is required. Long-term use may lead to involuntary movements, requiring continued monitoring. Gastrointestinal side effects such as dry mouth, heartburn, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and constipation may occur. Cardiac side effects such as hypertension or arrhythmias may also appear, and in severe cases, symptoms of a life-threatening condition known as neuroleptic malignant syndrome can occur, necessitating immediate treatment if high fever, muscle rigidity, or altered consciousness appear. Rashes or edema may rarely develop, along with insomnia, drowsiness, dizziness, ataxia, erectile dysfunction, or changes in libido.

• 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 air or moisture from entering, and it should be kept at room temperature, between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way helps maintain the effectiveness of the medication and prevent degradation.

Appearance

White, round tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 500 tablets/bottle