Suprium
Suprium is used to treat mild to moderate depression and, in higher doses, for acute and chronic psychoses.
Form
kapseli, kova
Strength
50 mg
Active Ingredient
Sulpiride
Manufacturer
Neuraxpharm Sweden AB
How to Use
Dosage
Your doctor will determine the right dosage for you.
Method
Take capsules and tablets with a glass of water.
Important
Do not take more than the dose prescribed by your doctor.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Fatigue
- •Drowsiness
- •Difficulty sleeping
- •Milk discharge from breasts
- •Breast tenderness
- •Parkinson-like symptoms (e.g., tremors)
- •Physical restlessness
- •Constipation
- •Weight gain
- •Rash
- •Uncontrolled muscle movements (extrapyramidal symptoms)
RARE
- •Muscle stiffness
- •Unusual salivation
- •Involuntary movements or rigidity (neurological symptoms)
- •Low blood pressure when standing up
- •Breast enlargement
- •Sexual problems
- •Menstrual changes
- •Increased liver enzyme levels
- •Low white blood cell count (leukopenia)
- •Eye spasms
- •Severe irregular heartbeat
- •Blood clots (especially in legs, potentially leading to lung problems with chest pain and breathing difficulty)
- •Pneumonia from inhaling substances
- •Liver failure
- •Severe neuroleptic malignant syndrome (fever, stiff muscles, sweating)
- •Low sodium in blood
- •Abnormal hormone secretion (causes increased urination)
- •Severe allergic reactions (hives, shortness of breath, low blood pressure)
- •Seizures
- •Heart problems (abnormal ECG, cardiac arrest, sudden death)
- •Stiff neck (torticollis)
- •Lockjaw (trismus)
- •Reduced movement
- •Confusion
- •Muscle damage leading to kidney issues (rhabdomyolysis)
- •Fever
Important Warnings
- Do not use Suprium if you are allergic to sulpiride or any other ingredients, have a tumor in your adrenal gland (pheochromocytoma) or a prolactin-dependent tumor, or if you are taking levodopa.
- Use with caution if you have glaucoma, bowel obstruction, prostate enlargement, Parkinson's disease, epilepsy, kidney problems, heart disease, or a family history of 'long QT syndrome'.
- Contact your doctor immediately if you develop fever of unknown cause or an infection during treatment.
- Tell your doctor if you or anyone in your family has had blood clots or breast cancer.
- If you experience high fever, stiff muscles, sweating, or fast breathing, stop taking the medicine and contact your doctor right away. This could be a serious condition called neuroleptic malignant syndrome.
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- This medicine can make you tired and affect your ability to drive or operate machinery. Be careful until you know how it affects you.
- Avoid alcohol as it can increase the sedative effects. Tell your doctor about all other medicines you are taking as they can interact with Suprium.
- Use with caution in elderly patients. Diabetics should regularly monitor blood sugar levels.