Levosulpiride
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Levosulpiride, sold under the brand name SULPEPTA , is a potent prokinetic agent of the benzamide class.[1] It is a selective antagonist of the dopamine D2 receptors and 5HT4 Agonism [2] on both central and peripheral nervous systems. Levosulpiride is claimed to have mood elevating properties.
Chemically, it is the (S)-(−)-enantiomer of sulpiride.
Uses
Levosulpiride is used in the treatment of:
- Psychosis
- Negative symptoms of schizophrenia
- Anxiety disorders
- Dysthymia
- Vertigo
- Dyspepsia
- Irritable bowel syndrome
- Premature ejaculation.
Levosulpiride is not currently licensed for treatment of premature ejaculation in the UK or other European countries.[3]
Side effects
Side effects include amenorrhea, gynecomastia, galactorrhea, changes in libido, and neuroleptic malignant syndrome.[4] In the U.S., as of 2013 only one case of adverse reaction to levosulpiride had been recorded on the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System Database.[3] A case of rapid onset resistant dystonia caused by low dose levosulpiride was reported in India.[5]
Mechanism of action
In contrast to most other neuroleptics which block both
Pharmacodynamics
Levosulpiride is a substituted benzamide derivative and a selective dopamine D2 antagonist with antipsychotic and antidepressant activity. Other benzamide derivatives include metoclopramide, tiapride, and sultopride.[6]
See also
References
- ^ "Levosulpiride - S-(-)-Sulpiride". Generon. Retrieved 2016-08-31.
- ^ "Levosulpiride". Stratech Scientific Ltd. Retrieved 2016-08-31.
- ^ PMID 23553446.
- ^ "Levosulpiride drug information". DrugsUpdate India.
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- ^ a b "Sulpiride". DrugBank. DB00391.