Amipride 50mg Strip Of 10 Tablets
Description
Amipride Tablet is used for the treatment of schizophrenia. Schizophrenia is a mental health condition characterised by hallucinations, delusions, extremely disordered thinking and behaviour, impairi
ng daily functioning and disabling. Amipride Tablet helps stabilise symptoms like irritability, anxiety, and other behaviours in people suffering from schizophrenia. Amipride Tablet contains Amisulpride as an active ingredient. It belongs to a class of atypical antipsychotic medicines. It increases dopamine and serotonin levels in the brain. These are chemical substances that help stabilise the mood and prevent the overactivity of the nerve cells in the brain. Amipride Tablet dosage should be taken as advised by your doctor. There are also many side effects associated with this medicine, so it is advised to take it after the doctor’s consultation, and dosage must be carefully monitored. Do not stop taking this medicine suddenly without consulting your doctor, as it can cause clinical worsening of your condition or may lead to withdrawal symptoms.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹65.21 |
You Save | ₹20.59 (24% on MRP) |
Contains | Amisulpride(50.0 Mg) |
Uses | Schizophrenia |
Side effects | Nausea, Dizziness, Blurred vision, Constipation, Increased saliva secretion, Weight gain, Tremors |
Therapy | ANTI-PSYCHOTICS |
Uses of Amipride 50 MG
- As per CDSCO, Amipride is used in the treatment of acute and chronic schizophrenic disorders.
Contraindications of Amipride 50 MG
- If you are allergic to components of Amipride Tablet.
- 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.
- If you have liver disease.
- If you have kidney disease.
- If you have respiratory issues.
Side effects of Amipride 50 MG
- Nausea
- Dizziness
- Blurred vision
- Constipation
- Increased saliva secretion
- Weight gain
- Tremors
Precautions and Warnings of Amipride 50 MG
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You have any allergic reactions after taking Amipride Tablet.
- 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.
Mode of Action of Amipride 50 MG
How Does It Work?
Directions for Use of Amipride 50 MG
- Take Amipride Tablet as prescribed by the doctor.
- You can take this medicine with or without food or as prescribed.
- Take this medication on a regular schedule, preferably at the same time every day.
- Take the tablet as a whole with a full glass of water. Do not break/crush the tablet or chew this medicine.
- Do not take this tablet with other medications without consulting your doctor.
- Don’t suddenly stop taking this medication, as it may lead to withdrawal side effects.
- Do not consume if the package has been opened.
- Don’t exceed the dosage, even if you cannot feel its effects.
Interactions of Amipride 50 MG
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 for 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 of it.
- 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 the Amipride Tablet.
Storage and disposal of Amipride 50 MG
Dosage of Amipride 50 MG
Overdose
Missed a Dose
Content Details

Dr. Zishan Ahmad
MBBS, MD

Dr. Varsha Parihar
MBBS, MD (Community Medicine)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Can I take Amipride Tablet for depression?
Q: Does taking Amipride Tablet can cause weight gain?
Q: Can I discontinue Amipride Tablet on my own after I feel improvement in my symptoms?
References
- Amisulpride 100mg Tablets - Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2022 [cited 20 January 2022]. Available from:
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