SULPIRIDE

Sulpiride Information

Sulpiride Indications

This selective dopamine D2 antagonist is generally prescribed to sufferers from depression and psychosis. Some physicians and / or pharmacists sometimes call it a 'major tranquillizer', as it blocks the patient’s brain dopamine receptors. If you want to know more about this medication and the benefits that the intake of Sulpiride will grant you, we advise you to seek professional help (at the nearest medical setting).

Sulpiride Warnings

Although Sulpiride has helped a lot of patients from around the world, some medical conditions are known to contra indicate a therapy with this medication, as the organism that suffers from those specific disorders will not respond well to a therapy with this drug. These medical conditions are known to include:

1. Allergic reaction or hypersensitivity to Sulpiride’s ingredients
2. Breast cancer or any other prolactin-dependent tumoral conditions
3. Over dosage with other medications
4. Parkinson’s disease
5. Severe heart disorders
6. Hypokalemia
7. Phaeochromocytoma
8. Epileptic medical conditions

This medication has been studied on pregnant animal females. These studies did not show any type of feto-toxic or embryo-toxic actions of this medication. Sulpiride has been given to a small number of human female patients who were pregnant. The results were similar to the previous ones. However, this does not prove that the intake of this medication is safe in the case of pregnant patients. A therapy with Sulpiride ought to be given to a pregnant female only if it is strictly indicated by a professional. Furthermore, the female’s new-borns ought to be kept under strict medical supervision for an appropriate period of time, as they could experience various extra-pyramidal side effects.

Sulpiride has been found in the breast-milk of lactating females. We have no clear information regarding the consequences that this could have on the nursing infant. We recommend women not to breast feed their infants if they are using this medication.

Sulpiride Intake Guidelines

In pharmacies a patient can find Sulpiride in its two forms: the oral solution and the tablets. When your physician has prescribed you to start taking this medication he should have indicated you which form of this drug you should use. Furthermore, he or she has also given you a set of very important instructions which you ought to follow with care during your entire therapy with this medication.

In order to avoid missing your doses of Sulpiride and to get the maximum benefits from your therapy with this medication, we recommend you to take in your doses of this drug at regular time intervals (at the same hour each day). The effects of your treatment with this drug might not be clear until several weeks of intense therapy. It is strictly forbidden to end your intake of Sulpiride without your doctor’s direct consent. This could trigger severe consequences, side effects that are also known as “withdrawal symptoms”.

Sulpiride Dosage

The appropriate dose of Sulpiride, the one that will help your medical condition improve, depends on certain factors: age, sex, general health condition and so on. Your physician is the only one who is able to prescribe you a proper dose of this medicine. If you want to take another form of this medication, you dosage must be altered. Ask your physician for further information.

Sulpiride Overdose

Although Sulpiride does not have high toxicity levels, large doses of this medication could trigger severe dystonic crises (that are, luckily, reversible). These crises can be accompanied by protrusion of the tongue, torticollis, and / or trism. Some patients who have overdosed with Sulpiride have experienced symptoms similar to those caused by Parkinson’s disease, while other have suffered from coma. The treatment that is given to patients suffering from Sulpiride Overdose depends on the symptoms that they are experiencing. However, most patients with similar medical issues are given anticholinergic medicines like Benztropine, Biperiden and so on. All patients who are thought to be suffering from overdose with this medication ought to be kept under close medical supervision as they are prone to developing arrhythmias.

Sulpiride Missed Dose 

A missed dose of Sulpiride ought to be taken in as soon as you have access to the medication. If it is already time for another prescribed dose of this medicine, skip the one that you have missed and proceed with your regular treatment.

Sulpiride Side Effects

1. shakiness
2. mood changes
3. insomnia
4. diarrhea, constipation
5. dry mouth
6. stuffy nose
7. sexual problems
8. skin rashes
9. weight gain
10. convulsions
11. jaundice

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