Solian 50mg. 200mg Tablet
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Treatment of acute and chronic schizophrenia.
Dosage (summary)
Adults: 400-800 mg/day for acute schizophrenia; 50-100 mg/day for predominant negative symptoms.
Special Populations
- Elderly
- Renal impairment
- Hepatic impairment
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Not recommended during pregnancy; contraindicated in breastfeeding.
Key Drug Interactions
- Class Ia and III antidysrhythmic medicines
- Levodopa
- CNS depressants
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to amisulpride
- Congenital QT-interval prolongation
- Severe renal impairment
- Children under 15 years
Common side effects
- Extrapyramidal symptoms
- Somnolence
- Constipation
- Nausea
Counselling Points
- Monitor for hyperglycaemia symptoms
- Avoid abrupt discontinuation
- Caution with driving or operating machinery
Serious warnings
- Risk of hyperglycaemia
- QT-interval prolongation
- Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
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