Sulpitac 100mg Tablet
Sulpitac 100 MG Description
The Sulpitac tablet is used for treating disorders like schizophrenia. It has a composition of Amisulpride 100 mg. It belongs to a class of atypical antipsychotic drugs. It works by blocking receptor
s and increasing dopamine and serotonin levels in the brain. These are chemical substances present that help stabilise the mood and prevent the overactivity of the nerve cells in the brain. Schizophrenia is a condition that affects the person's ability to think, feel and behave correctly. Sulpitac tablets help stabilise symptoms like irritability, anxiety, and other behaviours in these patients. This medicine is also used in treating nausea and vomiting at low doses. It cannot be used in children under 18 years of age. It does not have habit-forming tendencies. The Sulpitac tablet has side effects like nausea, dizziness, vomiting, etc. Before using this medicine, inform your doctor about all the drugs you are already taking to prevent drug interaction and adverse effects. Also, tell your doctor if you are suffering from heart diseases, kidney, liver problems, seizures, etc. You cannot use this drug in some conditions, and the dose needs to be adjusted in others.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹178.00 |
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Contains | Amisulpride(100.0 Mg) |
Uses | Schizophrenia, acute psychotic episodes |
Side effects | Indigestion, blurred vision, constipation, nausea, headache, tremors, dizziness, tremors, drowsiness, anxiety, inability to stay still, increased saliva secretion, fatigue, vomiting, difficulty sleeping, weight gain, involuntary movements, raised prolactin levels. |
Therapy | ANTI-PSYCHOTICS |
Uses of Sulpitac 100 MG
- Schizophrenia (a mental condition that affects a person's ability to think and feel with abnormal behaviour)
Contraindications of Sulpitac 100 MG
Side effects of Sulpitac 100 MG
- Indigestion
- Blurred vision
- Constipation
- Nausea
- Headache
- Tremors
- Dizziness
- Tremors
- Drowsiness
- Anxiety
- Inability to stay still
- Increased saliva secretion
- Fatigue
- Vomiting
- Difficulty sleeping
- Weight gain
- Involuntary muscle movements
- Raised prolactin levels in the blood
- Disclaimer - Most of these side effects do not require medical treatment, and they will disappear once you have adjusted to the dose. But, if any of these conditions persist for a long duration, consult your doctor immediately....
Precautions and Warnings of Sulpitac 100 MG
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- If you have any previous mild liver or kidney condition, this medicine may need a dose adjustment.
- If you have a bleeding disorder or are on a blood thinner, use this tablet with caution.
- If you are using any medications like painkillers that cause sedation or tranquilization.
- If you have a seizure disorder and are on anti-epileptic drugs, do not use it without informing your doctor.
- If you have any heart condition, stroke, be cautious while using this medicine.
- If you have any suicidal or self-harming thoughts, talk to your doctor.
- If you are using any herbal medicines or supplements, they can interfere with this medicine.
- The effects of the drug are exaggerated in older patients, so use it with caution.
- Monitor your blood glucose levels, as this medicine can cause fluctuations in blood glucose levels.
Mode of Action of Sulpitac 100 MG
How Does It Work?
Directions for Use of Sulpitac 100 MG
- Take the Sulpitac tablet exactly as prescribed by the doctor.
- Do not exceed the dosage, even if you cannot feel its effects.
- Do not break this tablet or chew it.
- Take the pill as a whole with a glass of water.
- Do not take it with other medications without informing your doctor.
- Do not take if the package has been opened.
- Do not suddenly stop taking this medication, as it can have adverse effects.
Interactions of Sulpitac 100 MG
Interactions with other medicines
- It is not recommended to use Soltus tablets with Levodopa for Parkinson’s disease, as they have exactly opposite effects.
- If you are using a medicine that lower potassium like diuretics, laxatives, etc., Sulpitac tablet can cause lower potassium even more and cause adverse effects
- If you use medicines that lower heart rates, this medicine can reduce heart rates even more.
- If you are already using other antipsychotic, antidepressant, or anti-seizure drugs, using Sulpitac tablets can cause severe side effects.
- Be cautious if you use other sedatives, heart medicines, antimalarial drugs, antihistamines, etc. All of them can cause drug interactions.
Interactions with food items
- Do not take the Sulpitac tablet with alcohol. It can interfere with the effects of the drug and increase the severity of side effects like drowsiness, dizziness, mood disorders, etc.
Storage and disposal of Sulpitac 100 MG
Dosage of Sulpitac 100 MG
Overdose
- Sulpitac tablet overdose can cause dizziness, tremors, agitation, convulsion, nausea, vomiting, hypotension, increased heart rate, sleep disturbances, confusion, diminished reflexes, and coma. If you overdose on this medicine and experience any of these symptoms, immediately seek emergency medical treatment from a nearby hospital....
Missed a Dose
Content Details
Dr. Vijay Y
MBBS, MD in Clinical Pharmacology
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: How long does it take for Sulpitac tablets to work?
Q: Do Sulpitac tablets cause weight gain?
- Sulpitac tablets are associated with only slight weight gain. This drug is not associated with significant weight gain, seen in other atypical antipsychotic drugs.
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