Amisulpride Tablets 200 mg

Description

Amisulpride Tablets 200 mg – Amisulpride is part of a class of drugs known as ‘antipsychotics’, and they are mainly employed in the long-term (chronic) treatment of schizophrenia and postoperative nausea/vomiting. Schizophrenia is marked by hallucination signs (hearing or seeing things which do not exist) and delusions (erroneous beliefs). In schizophrenic illnesses, there are positive symptoms (such as delusions, hallucinations and disorders of thought) and negative symptoms (such as blunted affect, social withdrawal and emotional). Nausea is an uncomfortable sensation in which the individual needs to vomit, while vomiting is an involuntary reflex action that ejects the contents of the stomach through the mouth.

Amisulpride has Amisulpride restores the balance of some natural chemicals in the brain. The principal action of Amisulpride is to block some dopamine receptors in the brain and rectify the overactivity of dopamine. Conversely, it also impacts other brain neurotransmitters like serotonin (5-HT), which can also result in its therapeutic action. Amisulpride also prevents the feeling of vomiting/nausea by inhibiting the D2 receptors that are found in the chemoreceptor trigger zone (CTZ) of the brain that causes vomiting.

Benefits:

• Amisulpride has Amisulpride, a class of drugs known as antipsychotics that is employed to treat a mental disorder named schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.
• Amisulpride possesses anti-emetic action, either employed as monotherapy or combined with other antiemetic medications for the prevention of nausea and vomiting, which could be experienced following surgery.
• The most important action of Amisulpride is to inhibit some of the dopamine receptors of the brain and normalise dopamine’s excess activity, thus exerting a sedative effect on the brain.
• Amisulpride can help reduce hallucinations and make you think more clearly and positively about yourself, feel less agitated and become more active in daily life.

Uses:

Amisulpride is prescribed in the management of schizophrenia. Amisulpride is an atypical antipsychotic drug. It acts by balancing the action of certain chemical messengers in the brain which influence thoughts.

Directions to Use:

• Read carefully all the instructions before taking this tablet.
• Read this drug after consulting your doctor.
• Take this in the same amount as recommended by your doctor.
• Do not consume more than the required amount of this medicine.
• Consume this medicine along with a meal.
• Do not crush or chew these tablets.

Dosage:

Consume this medicine in the appropriate dose as advised by your medical practitioner. Do not overdose on this medicine because other illnesses will haunt you. Never discontinue taking this medicine unless and until your doctor advises you to discontinue.

Storage:

Keep this medicine in a dry, cool place. Do not store this medicine in sun or where pets and children can reach.

Side Effects:

• Dizziness
• Drowsiness 
• Difficulty sleeping 
• Lightheadedness
• Blurred vision
• Dry mouth
• Constipation
• Weight gain
• Decreased blood pressure
• Dystonia 
• Akathisia 
• Parkinsonism
• Breast enlargement in men
• Unusual production of breast milk in women, and breast pain
• High blood sugar 

Precautions:

• Amisulpride treats schizophrenia.
• Take the drug at home at night so you do not get drowsy in the daytime.
• Exercise caution in driving or performing any act requiring concentration, as Amisulpride may lead to dizziness and drowsiness.
• To reduce the likelihood of dizziness or fainting, get up slowly if you have been lying or sitting.
• Do not drink alcohol during treatment with this medication, as it can increase the side effects.
• It can cause weight gain, blood sugar, cholesterol, and triglycerides (fats) levels to rise. Healthy eating and regular exercise are recommended.
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, intend to get pregnant or are breastfeeding.
• Do not discontinue the use of Amisulpride without first consulting your doctor, as it can lead to aggravation of symptoms.