Levopril Tablets (Levosulpiride)

Adult dose

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

This medication should not be used in women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, and in nursing women. It should not be administered to patients with gastrointestinal bleeding, mechanical obstruction, or perforation, as the gastrointestinal motility stimulation effect of this drug could be harmful. In patients with specific tumors such as pheochromocytoma, this medication can induce hypertension and should not be used. Those who have hypersensitivity or cannot tolerate this medication should avoid it. For patients with epilepsy or in the manic phase of bipolar disorder, this medication may exacerbate symptoms and should not be used. Care should be taken in patients with issues related to the mammary glands, as this drug may cause hormonal secretion abnormalities worsening symptoms. This drug contains lactose and should not be administered to patients with lactose intolerance or related genetic disorders. Particular caution should be exercised when using this medication in patients with hypertension, children, and the elderly, with children being especially cautious to avoid overdose. This drug may cause amenorrhea, excessive lactation, gynecomastia due to hormonal secretion abnormalities, and if such symptoms occur, medication should be stopped immediately. Occasionally, side effects such as body tremors, tongue twisting, and anxiety may occur, and if these symptoms appear, the medication should be discontinued. Long-term use may result in involuntary movements around the mouth, which may persist even after stopping the medication. Gastrointestinal symptoms such as dry mouth, heartburn, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and constipation may occur. Cardiac-related side effects may include hypertension or arrhythmias. A serious side effect known as Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome can occur; if symptoms such as high fever, muscle rigidity, or changes in consciousness appear, the medication should be stopped immediately and hospital treatment sought. Rarely, rash or swelling may occur, and if such symptoms arise, medication should be discontinued. Additionally, sensations of warmth, fatigue, insomnia, drowsiness, dizziness, imbalance, erectile dysfunction may occur. While taking this medication, it is advisable to avoid activities requiring concentration, such as driving or operating machinery. Care must be taken among patients with heart-related issues due to the risk of arrhythmias. Patients at risk of stroke should use this medication particularly cautiously. This drug may interact with other medications, so caution is advised when using it alongside anticholinergics, narcotic analgesics, digoxin preparations, or other benzamide drugs. Unexpected side effects may occur when combined with psychiatric medications, and it should not be taken with alcohol. Moreover, there is an increased risk of cardiac arrhythmias when combined with drugs that prolong the QT interval, so caution is needed. It is also safer to avoid using it with medications that cause electrolyte imbalances. Pregnant or nursing women should not take this medication due to potential risks to the fetus or neonate. The elderly, due to decreased renal function which may prolong the drug’s presence in the body, should have their dosage and administration intervals adjusted and should monitor for side effects. This medication is effective in relieving vomiting symptoms and may hide symptoms of toxicity from other drugs, intestinal obstruction, or vomiting caused by brain tumors, so caution should be exercised during use. Animal studies have reported possible testicular atrophy, decreased pregnancy rate, and potential for pituitary and mammary gland tumors, so precautions should be taken with long-term use.

• Amenorrhea
• galactorrhea
• gynecomastia
• tremors
• tongue twisting
• anxiety
• oral involuntary movements
• thirst
• heartburn
• nausea

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to avoid exposure to air or moisture. It is advisable to maintain storage temperatures between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

White round tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 500 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle