REMOXIPRIDE

Remoxiprideis a drug that is also known as an atypical antipsychotic. It is highly selective for dopamine D2-receptors and is often used to treat schizophrenia and other psychoses.

Uses

Remoxipride is used in the treatment of schizophrenia and other psychoses.

Warnings

Do not use in people with allergy to Remoxipride

Porphyria
Comatose states
CNS depression
Pheochromocytoma
Lactation
History of blood disorders

Side Effects

Remoxipride may have the following side effects:

Extrapyramidal effects in neonates
Parkinsonian symptoms
Gastrointestinal disturbances
Nasal congestion
Antimuscarinic symptoms
Blood dyscrasias
Photosensitization
Hepatitis and jaundice
Aplastic anemia

Precautions

Take extra caution in patients with the following medical conditions:

Liver impairment
Kidney impairment
Cardiovascular disease
Parkinson’s disease
Epilepsy
Depression
Myasthenia gravis
Prostatic hypertrophy
Severe respiratory disease
Blood dyscrasias
History of jaundice
Elderly
Pregnancy

Interactions

Remoxipride may interact with the following medicines:

Antacids containing aluminium/magnesium hydroxide and sucralfate
Moclobemide

Overdose & Brands

If you think you may have used Remoxipride more than the usual dose, seek medical help immediately.

Available Brand

Roxiam