Levosulpiride
Information about Levosulpiride
Levosulpiride Uses
Levosulpiride is used in the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (acid reflux), irritable bowel syndrome, heartburn, schizophrenia and depression.
How Levosulpiride works
Levosulpiride is a atypical antipsychotic. It works by increasing the release of acetylcholine (a chemical messenger). This increases the movement of stomach and intestines, and prevents reflux (acid going up to the food pipe).
Common side effects of Levosulpiride
Increased prolactin level in blood, Extrapyramidal symptoms, Weight gain, Akathisia (inability to stay still), Increased liver enzymes, Constipation, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Sedation, Maculopapular rash
Available Medicine for Levosulpiride
LesurideSun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
₹95 to ₹2584 variant(s)
LevazeoTorrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹54 to ₹2519 variant(s)
LevogastrolAlembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹124 to ₹2583 variant(s)
NexiprideSun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
₹70 to ₹2407 variant(s)
NeoprideIntas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹77 to ₹2145 variant(s)
UlprideEris Lifesciences Ltd
₹88 to ₹1512 variant(s)
VolaprideMankind Pharma Ltd
₹13 to ₹592 variant(s)
LevogutMission Research Laboratories Pvt Ltd
₹70 to ₹902 variant(s)
LefitTas Med India Pvt Ltd
₹79 to ₹992 variant(s)
LeviprideIntas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹90 to ₹2443 variant(s)
Expert advice for Levosulpiride
- Take it as per dose and duration suggested by your doctor.
- Levosulpiride may cause dizziness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you.
- Consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or breastfeeding.
- Consult with your doctor immediately if you have absence if periods, abnormal milk secretion or changes in sexual desire, fever, muscle stiffness.