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About Stride 200mg Tablet

Sulpiride belongs to a group of medicines called 'antipsychotics' used to treat nausea and vomiting post-surgery. In higher doses, Sulpiride also treats schizophrenia and acute psychotic episodes. Schizophrenia is a mental condition in which the person may feel, hear, or see things that are not there, believe things that are not true, feel unusually suspicious or confused. 

Sulpiride contains 'Amisulpride' that works by blocking chemical messengers' effects in the brain (dopamine and serotonin). This helps in improving mood, behaviour, and thoughts. Sulpiride elevates the symptoms of the disease and prevents them from coming back.  In this way, it improves disturbed thoughts, feelings, and behaviour. 

Uses of Stride 200mg Tablet

Nausea and vomiting post-surgery, Schizophrenia 

Medicinal Benefits of Stride 200mg Tablet

Sulpiride belongs to a group of antipsychotics used to treat schizophrenia in adults and children who are above 13 years old. Sulpiride improves the mood and behaviour in people who have an imbalance of chemicals known as a neurotransmitter in their brain. Thus, Sulpiride relieves psychotic symptoms like delusions, hallucinations, confusion, disturbing thoughts, and lack of self-awareness. 

Directions for Use

Take Sulpiride before, taking a meal. The tablet form of Sulpiride should be swallowed as a whole with a glass of water; do not chew, or crush the tablet. Usually, the recommended Sulpiride is between 50 mg and 800 mg each day. Initially, the doctor may advise the lower doses and then gradually increase the dose with time. Elderly persons have prescribed a lower dosage.

Side Effects of Stride 200mg Tablet

• Dry mouth
• Breast pain
• Constipation
• Blurred vision
• Putting on weight
• Feeling or being sick
• Menstrual period stops
• Feeling drowsy or sleepy
• Feeling anxious or agitated
• Difficulty sleeping (insomnia)
• Uncontrolled moments of arms and legs
• Unusual production of breast milk in women and men

Similar Drugs

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug-Drug Interaction:

Sulpiride may have interaction with aripiprazole (used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder), lorazepam, diazepam, alprazolam (used to treat anxiety disorders), citalopram, duloxetine, fluoxetine, escitalopram, trazodone, sertraline (used to treat depression), diphenhydramine, hydroxyzine (used to treat allergy), divalproex sodium (used to treat mania), gabapentin, clonazepam, lamotrigine, pregabalin (used to treat fits), oxycodone, tramadol (used to relieve pain), albuterol (used to treat breathing difficulty), and quetiapine (used to treat psychosis)

Safety Advice

ALCOHOL

Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking Sulpiride as it may change the way alcohol affects you.

 

BREAST FEEDING

Sulpiride can pass into the breastmilk, so it is not safe to breastfeed while taking Sulpiride.

DRIVING

Sulpiride causes tiredness, dizziness, and vision problems. Do not drive or operate machinery without consulting your doctor.

LIVER

Dose adjustment may be needed in patients with liver impairment.

KIDNEY

Dose adjustment may be needed in patients with kidney impairment.