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Levosulpiride | A Prokinetic Agent
| Introduction | Levosulpiride avaiable under the brand of Levopraid, is an atypical antipsychotic medication. It is used to treat psychiatric disorders such as depression, schizophrenia, vertigo, and hallucinations. However, it can also be used to treat digestive issues such as GERD, IBS, indigestion, and chronic heartburn. It is also prescribed by doctors to prevent premature ejaculation. |
| Class of Medicine | Levosulpride | A Prokinetic Agent, belongs to the antipsychotic medication class (also known as neuroleptics or tranquillizers). It is mostly used to treat hallucinations, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, anxiety, and vertigo, among other mental illnesses. |
| Mode of Action | The main mechanism of action of levosulpiride is to block the D2 dopaminergic receptors, which are preferentially located on the presynaptic membranes in the brain’s dopaminergic pathways; this means that sulpiride is a selective autoreceptor blocker. |
| Medical Uses | Levosulpiride is used to treat the following conditions: Psychosis |
| Avaiability & Usage | Levosulpride is available in tablet form. Should be taken only on your doctor’s prescription. Take LEVOSULPIRIDE with or without food. The tablet form of LEVOSULPIRIDE should be swallowed as a whole, do not crush, or break the tablet. |
| Side Effects | Patients taking levosulpiride frequently experience the following side effects: Amenorrhea is the absence of menstrual periods. The following are rare but serious side effects: A potentially fatal condition characterised by a high fever |
| Important Warning | Patients with a history of neuroendocrine tumours, epilepsy, manic states, abnormally high levels of prolactin in the blood, painful, lumpy breasts, heart disease, any allergy, and during pregnancy and breastfeeding should exercise caution. |
| Available Brands | Levopraid |
