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Sulpiride (also known as Sulpirid) is a benzamide derivative with antipsychotic, antidepressant, selective inhibitory effects on neuronal dopamine receptors (D2, D3, D4).
1. What is Sulpiride 50mg?
Sulpiride drug is made in the form of tablets, hard capsules with the content of Sulpiridee 25mg, 50mg, 200mg. This drug is an antipsychotic drug, has a neuroleptic effect and is indicated in some cases:
Treatment of some forms of anxiety in adults; Treatment of behavioral and emotional disorders (agitation, self-harm) in children over 6 years of age or adults; Treatment of acute and chronic schizophrenia.
2. Instructions for using Sulpiride 50mg
Sulpiride 50mg is taken orally. Here is a suggested dose for patients to refer to:
Adults: Take 400mg divided into 2 times/day. Depending on the patient's condition, the doctor can reduce the dose to 200mg / day divided into 2 times or increase the maximum dose to 1200mg, 2 times a day; Elderly: The usual starting dose in the elderly will be 1⁄4 or half the adult dose. However, for people with kidney problems, the doctor will consider reducing the dose of the drug; Children >14 years: The recommended dose is 3-5mg/kg body weight/day. *Note: Do not use Sulpiride 50mg for children <14 years old; To get the correct dose depending on the condition and the progress of each case, users should consult a doctor or medical professional.
Thuốc Sulpiride 50mg được dùng qua đường uống
3. What are the side effects of Sulpiride 50mg?
In some cases, Sulpiride 50mg can cause some side effects such as:
Drowsiness or insomnia; Menstrual disorders, amenorrhea; Increase lactation; Angina pectoris , arrhythmia; Epilepsy, agitation; Nausea and vomiting; Undigested; Dry mouth; Wheezing, unusual movements of the face and tongue; Rash, peeling skin; Pimples or soreness in the lips and mouth area; Neuroleptic malignant syndrome may occur. Overdose of Sulpiride can cause toxicity. Symptoms of clinical poisoning will be different depending on the dose:
Dosage from 1-3g: causing restlessness, psychological instability, gloom; Dosage from 3-7g: can cause agitation, confusion and extrapyramidal syndrome; Doses over 7g: can lower blood pressure and coma; Usually these symptoms will subside and disappear after a few hours. However, coma can persist for up to 4 days after high doses.
4. Notes when using Sulpiride
Before using Sulpiride, users should pay special attention if they have the following conditions:
Hypomania: erratic mood swings, easy anger, agitation and reduced need to sleep; Heart problems: If you or a family member has a history of heart problems, your doctor may order a heart health assessment and blood tests before prescribing medication. ; Epilepsy ; Parkinson disease ; Have liver and kidney problems; Elderly; Lost memory; High blood pressure ; Current or past history of thrombosis; Asthma ; Severe shortness of breath; Jaundice (or eyes) Weakness or an enlarged prostate gland ; Low blood potassium levels; Aggressive behavior or incitement Sulpiride is also contraindicated in the following cases:
Hypersensitivity to Sulpiridee or any other component of the drug; Suspected or present Prolactin-dependent tumors such as pituitary adenomas, breast cancer; Acute porphyria metabolism disorder; Adrenal myeloma ; People with barbiturate poisoning, opiates, alcohol; During the first 16 weeks of pregnancy and breastfeeding women; Children under 14 years old. In addition, Sulpiride can also make users more sensitive to sunlight, so cover up and use sunscreen every time you are exposed to the sun.
Thuốc Sulpiride 50mg có thể gây ra một số tác dụng phụ như buồn ngủ hoặc mất ngủ
5. Sulpiride drug interactions
Some drugs that can interact with Sulpiride 50mg include:
Pramipexole, Levodopa, Ropinirole; Sucralfate, Magnesium hydroxide; Antiarrhythmic drugs such as: Disopyramide, Amiodarone, Sotalol or Quinidine; Medicines to treat high blood pressure or heart problems such as: Clonidine, Verapamil, Diltiazem or Digitalis; Medicines to treat infections such as: Erythromycin Amphotericin, or Pentamidine; Diabetes medications such as Metformin tablets or insulin injections; Medicines to treat mental and emotional problems such as Pimozide, Thioridazine, Fluoxetine, Lithium, Dosulepin; Sedatives and sleeping pills such as Nitrazepam, Diazepam and Temazepam; Strong pain relievers such as Codeine phosphate, Morphine and Dihydrocodeine; Medicines used to treat shock such as Ephedrine, Adrenaline, and Dobutamine; The article has provided the information you need to know about the drug Sulpiride 50mg against psychosis and depression. We hope that the above information will help you in the process of using the drug for treatment.
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