Amisure 100mg Tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects
What is amisure 100mg tablet used for?
Amisure 100mg Tablet contains Amisulpride, an atypical antipsychotic used to treat schizophrenia, particularly positive and negative symptoms. It works by blocking dopamine receptors in the brain, helping to restore chemical balance and reduce hallucinations, delusions, and social withdrawal. Always take as prescribed by your doctor.
- Generic Name: Amisulpride
- Manufacturer: Esteem Pharmaceuticals
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: A
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ amisure 100mg tablet Uses & Benefits
Schizophrenia (positive and negative symptoms); acute psychotic episodes; maintenance therapy.
Off-label uses: Bipolar depression, anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (limited evidence).
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Amisulpride |
| Brand Name | Amisant 200 Tablet |
| Manufacturer | Esteem Pharmaceuticals |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | NEURO CNS |
| Action Class | Atypical Antipsychotics |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Store at room temperature (15-30ยฐC), protected from light and moisture. |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Selective antagonist at dopamine D2 and D3 receptors, with higher affinity for D3 receptors. It also has some antagonistic activity at serotonin 5-HT2A receptors.
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take amisure 100mg tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
Dosage Timeline
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of amisure 100mg tablet
โ Common Side Effects
- Insomnia
- Anxiety
- Agitation
- Weight gain
- Constipation
- Nausea
- Dry mouth
- Sedation
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- QT prolongation
- Torsades de pointes
- Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
- Seizures
- Tardive dyskinesia
- Prolactin elevation (galactorrhea, gynecomastia)
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Hepatotoxicity
- Agranulocytosis
- Venous thromboembolism
- Pancreatitis
- Allergic reactions
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Levodopa | Major | Reduced efficacy of levodopa |
| Antihypertensives | Moderate | Increased hypotensive effect |
| CNS depressants | Moderate | Enhanced sedation |
๐จ Major Interactions
- Levodopa
- Dopamine agonists
- QT-prolonging drugs
- CYP3A4 inhibitors
โก Moderate Interactions
- Antihypertensives
- CNS depressants
- Lithium
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Antacids
- Cimetidine
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
Food may delay absorption but does not significantly affect bioavailability.
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
Alcohol may enhance CNS depressant effects; avoid concurrent use.
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to amisulpride; concomitant use with prolactin-dependent tumors; known QT prolongation; severe renal impairment (CrCl <10 mL/min); pheochromocytoma.
๐ Monitoring Parameters
ECG (QT interval), blood pressure, liver function tests, renal function, prolactin levels, extrapyramidal symptoms.
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Not recommended; amisulpride is excreted in breast milk and may cause adverse effects in the infant.
๐ Overdose Management
Supportive care; ECG monitoring; activated charcoal if recent ingestion; no specific antidote; treat arrhythmias as needed.
โฐ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered unless close to next dose; do not double dose.
๐จโโ๏ธ Reviewed by Expert
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Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.