Amisulpride

• As per CDSCO, Amisulpride is used in the treatment of acute and chronic schizophrenic disorders.

When should one not use Amisulpride

• If you are allergic to components of Amisulpride.
• If you are already on other antipsychotic medication.
• If you are taking anti-Parkinson's medicine Levodopa.
• If you have breast cancer or a family history of breast cancer. This medicine can increase prolactin (hormone) levels in the body.
• If you have Parkinson's disease or dementia.
• If you have an adrenal gland tumour, this medicine can cause life-threatening high blood pressure.
• If you are pregnant or planning for it.

Common side effects of this drug are:

• Nausea
• Dizziness
• Blurred vision
• Constipation
• Increased saliva secretion
• Weight gain
• Tremors

Other General Warnings

• You have any allergic reactions after taking Amisulpride.
• You have any suicidal ideation or self-harming thoughts.
• You experience severe changes in thought, behaviour or mood.
• You notice a sudden decrease or loss of vision.
• Your symptoms do not improve, or there is worsening of your condition.
• You have a history of mild or severe liver or kidney conditions; this medicine may need a dose adjustment.
• You have withdrawal symptoms like agitation, nausea, tremor, sweating and confusion.
• You are using any ayurvedic or herbal medicines, vitamins and other health supplements.
• You have respiratory issues.

How Does It Work?

Interactions with other medicines

• Anxiety meds, such as diazepam, clonazepam, chlordiazepoxide, alprazolam and lorazepam. You may experience sedation and drowsiness.
• Blood pressure-lowering medicine, such as amlodipine, lisinopril, losartan, or metoprolol. You may have low blood pressure.
• Pain killers, such as morphine, oxycodone, fentanyl, hydrocodone, tramadol, and codeine. Interaction may cause more sedation and drowsiness.
• Anti-Parkinson medicines such as levodopa. Taking this medicine with Levodopa for Parkinson's disease is not recommended, as they have exactly opposite effects.
• Interaction with Antifungal medications like itraconazole and ketoconazole can reduce its effects.
• Interaction with Antidepressants or mood-elevating medicines like fluoxetine and desipramine can cause increased side effects.
• Interaction with other sedatives, heart medicines, antimalarial medicines, antihistamines, etc. All these medications can cause interactions.

Interactions with food items

• You can continue with the regular diet as food doesn't influence the effect of Amisulpride.

Overdose

Missed a Dose