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Levopride Tablets (Levosepride)

Levopride Tablets (Levosepride)

Prescription medicationTabletOral
Ingredient · strength
Levosulpiride›25mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
Boryeong Biopharma Co., Ltd.
Appearance
White, round tablet
Packaging
Bottle - 30 tablets/bottle, Bottle - 500 tablets/bottle
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 202002295 · Approved 2020.04.02

Summary

Main use
Relief of functional dyspepsia symptoms (e.g., abdominal bloating, heartburn, and nausea)
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
Adults: Take 25 mg of levosulpiride orally three times daily before meals.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Boryeong Biopharma Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

Relief of functional dyspepsia symptoms (e.g., abdominal bloating, heartburn, and nausea)

  • Functional dyspepsia
  • abdominal bloating
  • upper abdominal discomfort
  • heartburn
  • belching
  • nausea
  • vomiting
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This medication helps relieve symptoms such as abdominal bloating, upper abdominal discomfort, heartburn, belching, nausea, and vomiting caused by functional dyspepsia. It reduces digestive discomfort, thereby improving everyday life, and promotes the expulsion of gas from the stomach, alleviating abdominal bloating. It also reduces heartburn and upper abdominal discomfort, improving digestive function. These effects help patients maintain a comfortable digestive state. Therefore, it is used to effectively relieve various symptoms of functional dyspepsia.

How to take

Adult dose

Adults: Take 25 mg of levosulpiride orally three times daily before meals.

Precautions

This medication should not be used in women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, and in breastfeeding women. It should not be administered to patients with gastrointestinal bleeding, mechanical obstruction, perforation, or other conditions where stimulating gastrointestinal motility could be dangerous. This medication should not be used in patients with certain tumors such as pheochromocytoma due to the risk of elevated blood pressure. It must not be taken if there is an allergy or intolerance to this medication. Patients with epilepsy, manic phases of bipolar disorder, or any manic state should avoid this drug. Patients with breast-related conditions should not use this medication. Patients with genetic disorders that prevent lactose breakdown should not take this medication due to the lactose it contains. Patients with hypertension should use this medication cautiously, and children and the elderly should also take care due to the risk of side effects. Long-term use of this medication can lead to hormonal disturbances such as amenorrhea, galactorrhea, and gynaecomastia, which should be carefully monitored. Neurological side effects such as tremors, tongue twisting, and agitation can rarely occur; if these symptoms appear, the medication should be discontinued immediately. Rarely, involuntary movements around the mouth may persist, so caution is needed with long-term use. Gastrointestinal side effects may include dry mouth, heartburn, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and constipation. Cardiac side effects such as hypertension or arrhythmia may occur, so caution is required. A serious side effect called neuroleptic malignant syndrome has been reported, and if symptoms such as high fever, muscle rigidity, or changes in consciousness occur, the drug should be discontinued immediately and emergency treatment obtained. Occasionally, skin rash or edema may occur, and if such symptoms arise, the medication should be stopped. This drug can cause drowsiness, dizziness, insomnia, or lethargy, so it is recommended to avoid driving or operating machinery. Alcohol intake should be avoided while taking this medication, and due to possible interactions with other drugs, consultation with a doctor or pharmacist is essential. Particular caution should be taken not to use this medication with drugs that affect the heart or cause electrolyte imbalances. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should not take this medication due to the lack of confirmed safety for fetuses or newborns. Elderly patients should use this medication cautiously, as reduced kidney function may cause the drug to remain in the body longer, increasing the risk of side effects; dosing and interval should be adjusted carefully.

Side effects

  • Amenorrhea
  • galactorrhea
  • gynecomastia
  • tremors
  • tongue twisting
  • anxiety
  • involuntary movements around the mouth
  • thirst
  • heartburn
  • nausea
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  • vomiting
  • diarrhea
  • constipation
  • hypertension
  • arrhythmia
  • high fever
  • muscle rigidity
  • immobility
  • irregular pulse and blood pressure
  • sweating
  • tachycardia
  • numbness
  • coma
  • rash
  • edema
  • burning sensation
  • fatigue
  • insomnia
  • drowsiness
  • dizziness
  • unsteadiness
  • erectile dysfunction
  • changes in libido

Not everyone experiences these, and they can vary from person to person.

Storage

This medication can be sensitive to air and moisture, so it must be stored in a tightly sealed container. It is advisable to keep it at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. This will help maintain the medication's effectiveness for a longer period.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

White, round tablet

Package unit

Bottle - 30 tablets/bottle, Bottle - 500 tablets/bottle

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