Manufacturer: Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Salt Composition : Levosulpiride(12.5mg)
Vial of 2ml Injection
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Levazeo 12.5mg Injection is given as an injection by a doctor or a nurse. It is usually recommended when the patient exhibits severe nausea and vomiting and oral administration is not feasible. It is generally given 2-3 times a day or as recommended by the doctor. Get the injection as many times as the doctor has prescribed and do not stop it suddenly. Once the symptoms subside, you can switch to oral therapy.
Some common side effects of this medicine include menstrual disorders, breast enlargement in males, increased prolactin level in the blood, and increased libido. It may also cause drowsiness in some people, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Consult your doctor immediately if there are missed periods, abnormal milk secretion, or changes in sexual desire. They may be able to suggest ways to prevent or reduce the side effects.
Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any medical conditions such as heart disease, history of epilepsy, or gastrointestinal hemorrhage. Let your doctor also know about all the other medicines that you are taking. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctors before taking this medicine.
The main mechanism of action of levosulpiride consists of blocking the D2 dopaminergic receptors, preferentially located on the presynaptic membranes in the dopaminergic pathways of the brain; this means that sulpiride is a selective autoreceptor blocker.
The main mechanism of action of levosulpiride consists of blocking the D2 dopaminergic receptors, preferentially located on the presynaptic membranes in the dopaminergic pathways of the brain; this means that sulpiride is a selective autoreceptor blocker.
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 Levazeo
Menstrual disorder
Breast enlargement in male
Increased libido
Increased prolactin level in blood
Extrapyramidal symptoms
Weight gain
Akathisia (inability to stay still)
Increased liver enzymes
Constipation
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
Sedation
Maculopapular rash
If you have allergic to levosulpiride or similar medicines. If you have any psychiatric disorder such as fits, sudden change in mood. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding. If you are suffering from changes in breast tissues and nodules and have a high level of prolactin hormone.
Levazeo 12.5mg Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Levazeo 12.5mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Levazeo 12.5mg Injection is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Levosulpiride is used for the treatment of upper abdominal pain and bloating, nausea, vomiting, irritable bowel movement, irregular emptying of the stomach in diabetic patients, It is also used for the treatment of depression and schizophrenia in adults.
Drug-Drug Interactions: LEVOSULPIRIDE may interact with pain killers, anticholinergic drugs, medicines that prolong the QT interval, medicines that cause electrolyte disturbances, narcotics, and aluminium and magnesium-containing antacids (aluminium hydroxide, magnesium hydroxide).
Kindly do not self administer.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Levazeo 12.5mg Injection, please consult your doctor.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
