Lesuride Injection 2ml
Key Information
Generic Name
Generic Name Levosulpiride 12.5 mg
Manufacturer
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Country of Origin
India
Detailed Information
Introduction
INTRODUCTION ABOUT LESURIDE INJECTIONLESURIDE INJECTION contains Levosulpiride which belongs to the group of medicines called Dopamine Antagonists. It is used to manage nausea, vomiting, indigestion and diabetic gastroparesis (diabetes that ca
Uses
a delay in emptying the stomach contents into the intestines). It can also be used to manage depression and schizophrenia (disorder of thoughts and behavior) in adults. LESURIDE INJECTION should be used only under medical supervision. It is highly recommended by doctors only when oral therapy is not feasible. Before receiving LESURIDE INJECTION inform your doctor if you have any kidney or heart problems. You must also inform your doctor if you have epilepsy, mania or any other mental illness as a precaution. LESURIDE INJECTION is not recommended for use in patients having bleeding or any blockage or tear in the gut. It is also not suitable for use in patients having cancer or tumours in the body. Inform your doctor before receiving LESURIDE INJECTION if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. The most common
How It Works
LESURIDE INJECTION is an antipsychotic medicine with anti-emetic and anti-dyspeptic properties. It acts by blocking the actions of certain chemical messengers (dopamine and serotonin) in the brain that controls the mood, behaviour and movement of stomach muscles. As a result, it improves muscle movement in the stomach (gastric motility) and reduces the unpleasant symptoms of GI tract (such as nausea, vomiting, indigestion, sensation of fullness and lack of appetite). It can also stabilize your mood, reduces the signs of depression and control abnormal thoughts and behaviours.
Directions for Use
LESURIDE INJECTION will be given to you only by a doctor or a nurse into the vein (intravenously) or into the muscles (intramuscularly). Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of therapy for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.
Side Effects
receiving LESURIDE INJECTION are headache, drowsiness, tiredness, breast enlargement and discharge and decrease in sex drive. Consult your doctor if any of these side effect bothers you. USES OF LESURIDE INJECTIONIt is used to manage: nausea and vomiting indigestion diabetic gastroparesis (causing sensation of fullness or lack of appetite) depression schizophrenia HOW LESURIDE INJECTION WORKSLESURIDE INJECTION is an antipsychotic medicine with anti-emetic and anti-dyspeptic properties. It acts by blocking the actions of certain chemical messengers (dopamine and serotonin) in the brain that controls the mood, behaviour and movement of stomach muscles. As a result, it improves muscle movement in the stomach (gastric motility) and reduces the unpleasant symptoms of GI tract (such as nausea, vomiting, indigestion, sensation of fullness and lack of appetite). It can also stabilize your mood, reduces the signs of depression and control abnormal thoughts and behaviours. DIRECTIONS FOR USELESURIDE INJECTION will be given to you only by a doctor or a nurse into the vein (intravenously) or into the muscles (intramuscularly). Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of therapy for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition. SIDE EFFECTS OF LESURIDE INJECTIONCOMMON headache drowsiness, sedation tiredness weight gain lack of sleep increased salivation, tremor breast enlargement and discharge decrease in sex drive, problems in erection stomach pain, constipation, dry mouth, diarrhea menstrual changes hot flushes RAREContact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects after receiving LESURIDE INJECTION: signs of Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (such as high fever, rigid muscles, mood swings, fast or irregular heartbeat, changes in blood pressure, increased sweating) feeling dizzy or faint while standing up
Warnings & Precautions
& PRECAUTIONSPREGNANCYLESURIDE INJECTION is not recommended for use in pregnant women as it may harm the growing baby. Therefore, consult your doctor before receiving it. BREASTFEEDINGLESURIDE INJECTION is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women. Therefore, consult your doctor before receiving it. DRIVING AND USING MACHINESDo not drive or operate any heavy tools or machines if you feel drowsy after receiving LESURIDE INJECTION. ALCOHOLAvoid consumption of alcohol while receiving LESURIDE INJECTION, as it could make you feel drowsier. KIDNEYLESURIDE INJECTION should be used with caution in patients with kidney problems. Therefore, consult with your doctor before receiving it. ALLERGYDo not receive LESURIDE INJECTION if you are allergic to Levosulpiride. HEART DISEASELESURIDE INJECTION should be used with caution in patients with heart problems (such as cardiac insufficiency, prolong QT interval). Therefore, consult with your doctor before receiving it. OTHERSLESURIDE INJECTION is not recommended for use if you: have pheochromocytoma (tumours of the adrenal gland) have epilepsy (fits) have prolactinoma (a non-cancerous tumour of pituitary gland) have breast cancer have mania (elevated mood) have manic depression (alternative episodes of excitement and sadness) have bloody stools or bleeding in the gut have blockage or tear in the intestines Before receiving LESURIDE INJECTION, inform your doctor if you: have or had a previous history of stroke or problems in blood circulation have porphyria (an inherited blood disorder) Use in pediatrics: LESURIDE INJECTION is not recommended for use in children and adolescents (aged below 18 years) unless prescribed by the physician. Therefore, consult your doctor for advice. Use in geriatrics: LESURIDE INJECTION should be used with caution in elderly patients. Therefore, consult your doctor before receiving it.
Drug Interactions
SA. Drug – Drug Interactions: Before receiving LESURIDE INJECTION inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines such as: levodopa, ropinirole (medicines used to manage Parkinsonism) medicines used to manage high blood pressure (such as propranolol, atenolol, amlodipine, diltiazem, clonidine, methyldopa, ramipril, azilsartan) medicines used to manage severe tics (such as pimozide) medicine used to manage mental illness or depression (such as haloperidol, lithium, imipramine, thioridazine, sulpiride) methadone (a medicine used to manage drug addiction) other medicines used to manage stomach disorders (such as cisapride, aluminium hydroxide, sucralfate) medicines used to manage anxiety (such as diazepam, clonazepam, pentobarbital, phenobarbital) narcotic analgesics (used for pain relief) Ex. morphine, fentanyl, pethidine medicines used to manage allergic reactions (Ex. cetirizine, levocetirizine) analgesics (used for pain relief) Ex. codeine, oxycodone anticholinergic medicines (used to reduce muscle movements) Ex. atropine Overdosage: LESURIDE INJECTION will be administered to you only by a doctor or a nurse in a hospital and so it is unlikely to receive an overdose. However, consult your doctor or nurse if you experience any unusual symptoms such as extrapyramidal disturbances (such as involuntary muscle contraction, tremors, muscles stiffness, involuntary facial movements and inability to sit still) and sleep disorders. SYNOPSIS Drug : Levosulpiride Pharmacological Category : Dopamine (D2) Receptor Antagonists Therapeutic Indication : Indigestion, Nausea, Vomiting, Diabetic Gastroparesis, depression, Schizophrenia Dosage Forms : Tablets, Capsule, Injection MORE INFORMATION Keep LESURIDE INJECTION out of the sight and reach of children Store LESURIDE INJECTION at room temperature
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Last Updated
09 Nov 2022