Prescription status:
Prescription required
Manufacturer Name:
TORRENT PHARMACEUTICALS LTD
Drug classification:
Atypical antipsychotics
What is this used for:
When to not take this medicine:
Allergic to Amisulpride
Signs of an allergic reaction may include a skin rash, itching, shortness of breath or swelling of the face, lips or tongue.
How should i take the medicine:
Take this medicine with an adequate amount of water as directed by the physician. Do not take this medicine in small or larger amounts than recommended.
How this medicine works:
Helps ease the symptoms of depression and schizoaffective disorders by blocking the dopamine D2 receptor.
Side effects
Pregnancy warning: Not assigned (unknown)
Use of this medicine is not recommended for individuals who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant unless absolutely necessary as the safety and efficacy of this medicine is not well established. Inform your doctor about the use of either medicines. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
Lactation warning:
Use of this medicine is not recommended for lactating and breastfeeding mothers unless absolutely necessary. Inform your doctor about the use of this medicine. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
Renal dose adjustments:
Care must be taken for individuals with kidney disease while taking this medicine. Please discuss appropriate dose adjustments with your doctor. Your doctor may also prescribe a suitable alternative on the basis of creatinine clearance values.
Hepatic dose adjustments:
Care must be taken for individuals with liver disease while taking this medicine. Please discuss appropriate dose adjustments with your doctor. Your doctor may also prescribe a suitable alternative.
Drug interactions:
Inform your doctor about the use of either medicines. When these medicines are taken or used together, they can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm that may be serious and potentially life-threatening, although it is a relatively rare side effect. If you experience any signs and symptoms like dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath then inform the doctor on priority. Appropriate dose adjustments may be done, or suitable alternate medicine may be considered based on the condition.
Inform your doctor about the use of either medicines. When these medicines are taken or used together, they can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm that may be serious and potentially life-threatening, although it is a relatively rare side effect. If you experience any signs and symptoms like dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath then inform the doctor on priority. Appropriate dose adjustments may be done, or suitable alternate medicine may be considered based on the condition.
Inform your doctor about the use of either medicines. When these medicines are taken or used together, can occasionally cause slowing of the heart rate or other irregular heart rhythm, and combining it with medications like acebutolol may increase that risk. If you experience any signs and symptoms like dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath then inform the doctor on priority. Appropriate dose adjustments may be done, or suitable alternate medicine may be considered based on the condition.
Inform your doctor about the use of either medicines. When these medicines are taken or used together, they can increase if you have low blood levels of magnesium or potassium, which can occur with bowel cleansing preparations or excessive use of medications that have a laxative effect. If you experience any signs and symptoms like dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath then inform the doctor on priority. Appropriate dose adjustments may be done, or suitable alternate medicine may be considered based on the condition.
Inform your doctor about the use of either medicines. When these medicines are taken or used together, can occasionally cause slowing of the heart rate or other irregular heart rhythm, and combining it with medications like acebutolol may increase that risk. If you experience any signs and symptoms like dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath then inform the doctor on priority. Appropriate dose adjustments may be done, or suitable alternate medicine may be considered based on the condition.
Alcohol interactions:
Consumption of alcohol is not recommended while receiving/taking this medicine as it may cause interactions and lead to serious adverse effects and may worsen the health condition
Food interactions:
N/A.
Expert Advice:
Missed dose instructions:
Take this medicine as soon as you remember. However if it is almost the for your next dose skip the dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double dose to make up for the missed dose.
Over dose Instructions:
Seek emergency treatment or contact your physician in case if you experience any unusual signs and symptoms during the treatment with this medicine.
Storage Instructions:
References:
DrugBank [Internet]. Go.drugbank.com. 2020 [cited 9 October 2020]. Available from: https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB06288
Amisulpride 50mg Tablets - Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2020 [cited 9 October 2020]. Available from: https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/3963/pil#gref
[Internet]. Medsafe.govt.nz. 2020 [cited 9 October 2020]. Available from: https://www.medsafe.govt.nz/consumers/cmi/s/solian.pdf
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