Lespride Tablet
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Product introduction
Lespride Tablet is used in the treatment of gastric problems like nausea, vomiting, heartburn, or indigestion. It also prevents acid reflux (acid going up to the food pipe) and hence helps in the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
Lespride Tablet is taken by mouth with or without food. However, it is advisable to take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor and if you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember.
Some common side effects of this medicine includes headache and fatigue. It also causes dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. You should immediately consult doctor if you have absence of periods, abnormal milk secretion, changes in sexual desire, or fever after taking this medicine.
Side effects of Lespride Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Lespride
- Increased prolactin level in blood
- Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
- Sedation
- Maculopapular rash
- Extrapyramidal symptoms
- Weight gain
- Akathisia (inability to stay still)
- Increased liver enzymes
- Constipation
How to use Lespride Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Lespride Tablet may be taken with or without food.
How Lespride Tablet works
Lespride Tablet is a atypical antipsychotic. It works by increasing the release of acetylcholine (a chemical messenger). This increases the movement of stomach and intestines, and prevents reflux (acid going up to the food pipe).
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Lespride Tablet
Pregnancy
UNSAFE
Lespride Tablet is highly unsafe during pregnancy. It can cause serious harm to the unborn baby, including birth defects and pregnancy loss. Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
Breast feeding
UNSAFE
Lespride Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Lespride Tablet may cause side effects that could affect your ability to drive.
Lespride Tablet may cause drowsiness, numbness, or dyskinesias, therefore they should be advised to avoid driving and operations requiring supervision.
Lespride Tablet may cause drowsiness, numbness, or dyskinesias, therefore they should be advised to avoid driving and operations requiring supervision.
Kidney
CAUTION
Lespride Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Liver
CAUTION
Lespride Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
What if you forget to take Lespride Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Lespride Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Quick tips
- Take it as per dose and duration suggested by your doctor.
- Lespride Tablet may cause dizziness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you.
- Consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or breastfeeding.
- Consult with your doctor immediately if you have absence if periods, abnormal milk secretion or changes in sexual desire, fever, muscle stiffness.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Benzamide derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
NEURO CNS
Action Class
Atypical Antipsychotics
Interaction with drugs
Taking Lespride with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Talk to your doctor if you notice any unusual symptoms.
Concurrent use may increase the risk of restlessness, uncontrollable movements, tremors, rigid muscles, increased salivatio
Talk to your doctor if you notice any unusual symptoms.
Concurrent use may increase the risk of restlessness, uncontrollable movements, tremors, rigid muscles, increased salivatio
Patient concerns
FAQs
What is Lespride Tablet used for?
Lespride Tablet is mainly used to treat gastric problems like nausea, vomiting, heartburn, or indigestion. This medicine may be used sometimes to manage mental health conditions like depression or schizophrenia, depending on the dose.
What are the serious side effects of Lespride Tablet?
Although rare, serious side effects of Lespride Tablet may include muscle stiffness or shaking, high fever (possible neuroleptic malignant syndrome), seizures, and abnormal heart rhythm. You should seek immediate help if you notice any of these symptoms.
Who should not take Lespride Tablet?
Individuals should not take Lespride Tablet if they are allergic to any ingredient present in Lespride Tablet, have epilepsy or seizures, have breast cancer or tumors dependent on prolactin, or have severe kidney or liver disease.
Can I drive while taking Lespride Tablet?
You should avoid driving or using heavy machines if you feel drowsy, dizzy, or restless after taking Lespride Tablet, especially during the first few days.
What precautions should I take while using Lespride Tablet?
While using Lespride Tablet, you should avoid alcohol, monitor for abnormal movements or hormone changes, take medicine at the same time daily, and do not stop suddenly without medical advice.
Can Lespride Tablet affect my hormones?
Yes. Lespride Tablet may raise prolactin levels, which can cause symptoms like missed periods, milk discharge, or enlarged breasts in both men and women.
Is levosulpiride safe?
Levosulpiride is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor
Is levosulpiride an antidepressant?
No, it is used in the treatment of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease, irritable bowel syndrome, psychosis, dyspepsia
What is levosulpiride?
Levosulpiride belong to class of medication called as atypical antipsychotics. It acts by decreasing the activity of dopamine in the brain
What are its uses?
Levosulpiride is used in the treatment psychosis, depression, gastro-oesophageal reflux disease, irritable bowel syndrome and dyspepsia
Does levosulpiride cause erectile dysfunction?
No. patients should follow advice of the doctor regarding the possible side effects.
Can I take Lespride Tablet with omeprazole?
Lespride Tablet can be safely taken with omeprazole as no harmful effects have been reported clinically. A fixed-dose combination of these two medicines is also available. Lespride Tablet works by increasing the gut motility and Omeprazole decreases the acid production in the stomach. So, this combination is very effective in the treatment of reflux esophagitis associated with acidity, heartburn, intestinal and stomach ulcers.
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Address: SN-11 , PLOT NO.-01 , GUT NO.102 & 103 , SHENDRA JAHAGIR MIDC, JALNA ROAD , AURANGABAD
Country of origin: India
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