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Dogmatil

One Point Lesson “O.P.L”

Prepared by Ghufran Allahham

Use and Dose Adverse reactions Contraindications

Sulpiride is a drug that is classified in the group of 1- Sulpiride is used to treat Sleepiness, Lack of energy, Sulpiride is contraindicated in
benzamide and in the group of antidepressants . a psychiatric (mental) illness Weight gain, Constipation, the following conditions:
called schizophrenia. Increased or decreased sex 1.patients with adrenal
Coverage 2- It is an antipsychotic. drive, Difficulty sleeping , Feel- tumors
According to Bupa policy Dogmatil is Only covered ing confused ,Blurred vision, 2. who have breast cancer or
in case of “ psychatric disorder”, but it is NOT covered Dose Rashes . increased secretion of
with irritable bowel syndrome. For anxiety-depressive disorders prolactin.
the recommended dose range is 3. who suffering from acute
100-400 mg twice a day (before porphyria (hereditary liver
breakfast and before dinner) disorder).

For Schizophrenia the recom- Sulpiride should be very
mended dose range is 400-800 cautiously applied in the
mg twice a day. following conditions:
Use in specific populations 1. patients older than 70
It is necessary to adjust the dose Sulpiride should not be used years
in patients who have kidney dam- during pregnancy, especially 2. patients with epilepsy.
age . during the last trimester. 3. who have any heart or
Application during the last kidney disease.
trimester can cause following
symptoms in newborns:
Muscle weakness and muscle
cramps, Difficulty breathing,
Feeding problems, Drowsiness,
Anxiety.

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