Gressami 50mg Strip Of 10 Tablets
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Product Summary
| Salt Content | Amisulpride(50.0 Mg) |
| Uses | Schizophrenia |
| Therapy | Anti-psychotics |
| Side effects | Nausea, Dizziness, Blurred vision, Constipation, Increased saliva secretion, Weight gain, Tremors |
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Medical Description
Gressami tablet is a prescription medicine used to treat schizophrenic disorder. Schizophrenia is a mental health condition characterised by episodes of hallucination, delusion, disordered thinking and behaviour.
Gressami tablet contains Amisulpride as an active ingredient. Amisulpride belongs to an atypical antipsychotic class of medicine. It works by blocking the serotonin and dopamine receptors in the brain.
Gressami tablet dosage should be taken as advised by your doctor. There are also many side effects associated with this medicine, so the dosage must be carefully monitored, especially in the elderly. Do not quit taking the Gressami tablet suddenly without consulting your doctor, as it can cause clinical worsening of your condition or may lead to withdrawal symptoms.
Uses
- As per CDSCO, the Gressami tablet is used to treat acute and chronic schizophrenic disorders.
Contraindications
- Gressami tablet is contraindicated in the following cases:
- If you are allergic to components of Gressami Table
- If you are already on other antipsychotic medication
- If you have breast cancer or a family history of breast cancer
- 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 and kidney disease
- If you have respiratory issues
Side effects
- The side effects of the Gressami tablets include the following:
- Nausea
- Dizziness
- Blurred vision
- Constipation
- Increased saliva secretion
- Weight gain
- Tremors
Precautions and Warnings
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
Talk to your doctor if
- You have any allergic reactions after taking a Gressami tablet.
- You have any suicidal ideation or self-harming thoughts.
- You experience sudden changes in mood, thought or behaviour.
- You notice a sudden decrease in vision.
- You have mild or severe liver or kidney disease; this medicine may need a dose adjustment.
- You have withdrawal symptoms like agitation, nausea, tremor, sweating and confusion.
- You are using any herbal medicines, vitamins and other health supplements.
Directions for Use
- Take Gressami tablet as prescribed by the doctor.
- Take Gressami tablet with or without food or as prescribed by the doctor.
- Take Gressami tablet on a regular schedule, preferably at the same time every day, to maintain its constant level in the body.
- Swallow the whole tablet orally with a full glass of water. Do not crush the tablet or chew this medicine.
- Do not take a Gressami tablet with other medications without consulting your doctor.
- Do not stop taking the Gressami tablet suddenly, as it may lead to withdrawal side effects.
- Do not exceed the dosage on your own, even if you cannot feel its effects.
Storage and disposal
Store Gressami tablets at room temperature in a cool and dry area, away from sunlight. Keep the medication away from children and pet animals in a closed cabin.
Do not flush Gressami tablets down into the toilet or throw them into the dustbin. Medicines disposed of in this manner may contaminate the environment.
Properly dispose of Gressami tablet when it has expired or is no longer required.
Dosage
Overdose
Overdose of Gressami tablet can cause agitation, confusion, dizziness, tremors, convulsion, nausea, vomiting, sleep disturbances, hypotension, increased heart rate, diminished reflexes and coma. If you experience these overdose symptoms, immediately seek emergency medical treatment from a nearby hospital.
Missed a Dose
If you have missed a dose of the Gressami tablet, take it as soon as possible. If you remember missing a dose when it is already time to take the next scheduled dose, skip the missed dose and take the next scheduled dose. Do not take both doses together as it can cause overdose side effects. However, if you keep missing doses regularly, please consult your doctor.
Mode of Action
How Does It Work?
Gressami tablet contains Amisulpride-50 mg as an active ingredient. Amisulpride works by blocking the serotonin and dopamine receptors in the brain. It is effective in treating both positive symptoms (delusion, hallucination, etc.) and negative symptoms (flat affect, inability to experience pleasure).
Interactions
Interactions with other medicines
- Gressami tablet interaction with anxiety medicines, such as clonazepam, diazepam, chlordiazepoxide, alprazolam and lorazepam, may result in sedation and drowsiness.
- Taking Gressami tablets with Levodopa for Parkinson’s disease is not recommended, as they have exactly opposite effects.
- Gressami tablet interaction with blood-pressure-lowering medicine may lead to low blood pressure, such as amlodipine, lisinopril, losartan, or metoprolol.
- Gressami tablet interaction with painkillers, such as morphine, oxycodone, tramadol, fentanyl, hydrocodone and codeine, may cause sedation and drowsiness.
- Gressami tablet interaction with antifungal medications like itraconazole and ketoconazole can reduce its effects.
- Gressami tablet interaction with antidepressants or mood-elevating medicines like fluoxetine and desipramine can cause increased side effects.
- Gressami tablet interacts with other sedatives, heart medicines, antimalarial medicines, antihistamines, etc. All these medications can cause interactions.
Interactions with food items
- There is not much information available on food interaction with Gressami tablets.
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Manufacturer Details
Brand:GRESSAMI
Country of Origin:India
Vendor Details
Fulfillment Information: Gressami 50 MG Tablet (10) will be delivered by a licensed retail pharmacy nearest to your location. Order acceptance and fulfillment are dependent upon the verification of your doctor's valid prescription (where applicable) and the current stock of this medicine.
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