Amisulpride Pharmacology

Amisulpride

About Amisulpride
D2 AND D3 antagonist, Atipsychotics.
Mechanism of Action of Amisulpride
Amisulpride is a substituted benzamide atypical antipsychotic with general properties similar to those of sulpiride and is reported to have a high affinity for dopamine D2 and D3 receptors.
Pharmacokinets of Amisulpride
Absorption: Absorbed after oral and intramuscular administration
Distribution: Protein binding about 16%
Excretion: Excreted through urine
Onset of Action for Amisulpride
N/A
Duration of Action for Amisulpride
N/A
Half Life of Amisulpride
12 hrs
Side Effects of Amisulpride
1.Weight gain
2.Dizziness
3.Postural hypotension
4.Eextrapyramidal symptoms
5.Neuroleptic Malignant syndrome
6.GI disorder
Contra-indications of Amisulpride
1.Pheochromocytoma
2.Prolactin-dependent tumors
Special Precautions while taking Amisulpride
1.Renal impairment
2.Parkinson's disease
3.CV disease
4.History of epilepsy
Pregnancy Related Information
Contraindicated
Old Age Related Information
Use with caution
Breast Feeding Related Information
Contraindicated
Children Related Information
N/A
Indications for Amisulpride
Acute psychosis
Interactions for Amisulpride
1.Enhanced hypotensive and sedative effects when amisulpride given with opoid analgesics
2.Efficacy may be reduced by dopamine agonists
Typical Dosage for Amisulpride
1.Oral: Adult: ?15 yr: 400-800 mg daily in 2 divided doses. Max: 1.2 g daily. For patients with predominantly negative symptoms: 50-300 mg daily
2.Intramuscular: Adult: 400 mg daily
Schedule of Amisulpride
N/A
Storage Requirements for Amisulpride
Store in a well closed container. Keep out of the reach of children.
Effects of Missed Dosage of Amisulpride
N/A
Effects of Overdose of Amisulpride
N/A

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