Levosulpiride Uses – Composition – Dosage – Side Effects – Uses In Pregnancy – Price – Medfoster
| Drug Information | |
|---|---|
| Formula Name | Levosulpiride |
| Brand | Pacific Pharma | High-Q | Scilife etc |
| Drug Type | Antipsychotic |
| Drug Formula | Levosulpiride (Antipsychotic) |
| Chemical Formula | C15H23N3O4S |
| Uses | |
| Uses Of Levosulpiride | Vomiting, Irritable bowel movement, Depression and Prevention of Premature ejaculation etc. |
| Levosulpiride Uses In Urdu | الٹی ، چڑچڑاپن آنتوں کی نقل و حرکت ، افسردگی اور قبل از وقت انزال کی روک تھام وغیرہ |
| Side Effects | |
| Levosulpiride Side Effects | Excessive sweating, Change in heart rate, Weight gain, Irregular menstrual periods. |
| Levosulpiride Price In Pakistan (As of Dec 2022) | |
| Price | (200 To 350) PKR Per Box |
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| Levosulpiride In Pakistan | |
| PACIFIC PHARMA | |
| HIGH-Q | |
| SCILIFE | |
| EVOSOL | |
| DOPARIDE | |
What is Levosulpiride?
The Antipsychotic medicine Levosulpiride is used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and dyspepsia (indigestion). It is also employed in the treatment of psychotic diseases such as somatic symptom disorders and persistent schizophrenia. It raises the pressure on the inferior oesophageal (food pipe) sphincter, preventing food and acid from the stomach from backing up into the mouth. Levosulpiride also improves mood, behaviour, and thinking by blocking the effects of chemical receptors in the brain such as dopamine.
What is the Class of Levosulpiride?
Levosulpiride belongs to a group of medicines called Prokinetic , Psycholeptic and Antipsychotics.
What are the alternatives of Levosulpiride in Pakistan?
There are several pharmaceuticals manufacture this medicine. levosulpiride brands in Pakistan are:
- CARESUL
- COLOPRID
- CROLE
- DEPOSID
- DEPROSULP
- DISPRIDE
- DOPARIDE
- ELERAL
- EVOSOL
- FRIDOWN
- L-PRIDE
levosulpiride 50 mg/ 25 mg uses
- Levosulpiride is used for the treatment of upper abdominal pain
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- irritable bowel movement
- depression
- schizophrenia in adults
- prevention of premature ejaculation
What are the side effects of Levosulpiride?
The common side effects of using Levosulpiride mentioned below, but they can differ from person to person.
- Drowsiness
- Breast tenderness
- Irregular menstrual periods
- Constipation
- Weight gain
- Unusual tiredness and weakness
- Increased salivation
- Fever
- Excessive sweating
- Change in heart rate
What is the price of Levosulpiride in Pakistan?
Levosulpiride are made by different pharmaceuticals in Pakistan and the price ranges between 200 PKR to 350 PKR per Box.
Note: Prices May differ as this data was taken as of NOV, 2022
FAQS
Q. When to take levosulpiride before or after food?
A. Take the tablet with a glass of water 30 minutes before food.
Q. What is levosulpiride mechanism of action?
A. The main mechanism of action of levosulpiride consists of blocking the D2 dopaminergic receptors.
Q. levosulpiride long term use in weeks?
A. Levosulpiride is usually prescribed for 4 weeks but it could be taken as long as 8 weeks with the consent of your doctor.
Q. levosulpiride 25 mg tablet uses?
A. It is used to treat (mild to moderate) upper abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, depression.
Q. levosulpiride 50 mg tablet uses
A. It is used to treat (moderate to gross) upper abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, depression.