IMIPRIDE-25
MRP: 650
Packaging: 10x10
Pack Type: tablet
Composition:
Levosulpiride 25mg
Indication:
Gastro Esophageal Reflux Diseases, Peptic & Duodenal Ulcers, Hyperacidity with Diabetic Gastroparesis, Other Dysmotility conditions.
Description:
Levosulpiride 25mg is a selective D2-dopamine receptor antagonist, primarily used for its prokinetic, antidepressant, and antipsychotic effects. It regulates gastrointestinal motility and improves symptoms related to functional dyspepsia, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and gastric reflux. It is also used in psychiatric conditions like depression, schizophrenia, and anxiety disorders.
Mechanism of Action:
Levosulpiride enhances gastrointestinal motility by blocking dopamine receptors in the gut and also acts on central dopamine pathways, improving mood and psychotic symptoms.
Tags:
- Enhances gastric motility and stomach emptying
- Effective in treating GERD, bloating, nausea, and indigestion
- Useful in IBS and functional dyspepsia
- Manages symptoms of depression and schizophrenia
- Improves mood, appetite, and digestion
Usage Information
Dosage
Adults: 1 tablet (25mg) once or twice daily, 30 minutes before meals Do not chew or crush Take with water on an empty stomach Duration: As advised by the physician
Side Effects
Common side effects: Drowsiness Fatigue Mild headache Weight gain Galactorrhea (increased prolactin levels) Rare/serious side effects: Gynecomastia Irregular menstrual cycles Restlessness or extrapyramidal symptoms (rare)
Contraindications
Do not use in patients with: Parkinson’s disease Severe liver or kidney disease Epilepsy or seizure disorders Breast cancer or prolactin-dependent tumors Hypersensitivity to Levosulpiride
Availability
Levosulpiride 25mg tablet uses Levosulpiride for gastric motility Prokinetic medicine Levosulpiride for IBS and GERD Levosulpiride for anxiety GI stimulant drug Dopamine antagonist tablet