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Amisulpride

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Medically Reviewed by Oluni Odunlami, MD TheMediTary.Com | Reviewed: Aug 16, 2023  Additional Content by TheMediTary.Com

Generic name: amisulpride [ a-mi-sul-pride ]

Drug class: Atypical antipsychotics, Miscellaneous antiemetics

Dosage form: intravenous solution (5 mg/2 ml)

Availability: Prescription only

Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data available

Brand names: Barhemsys

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Uses Warnings Before Taking Dosage Side effects Interactions

What is Amisulpride?

Amisulpride is used alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting after a surgery.

Amisulpride may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

Before you are treated with amisulpride, tell your doctor about all your medical conditions or allergies, all medicines you use, and if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

How should I take Amisulpride

Amisulpride is given as an infusion into a vein.

A healthcare provider will give you this injection while you are being prepared for surgery.

Dosing information

Usual Adult Dose for Nausea/Vomiting -- Postoperative:

Prophylaxis: 5 mg given IV infusion over 1 to 2 minutes ONCE
Treatment: 10 mg given via IV injection over 1 to 2 minutes) ONCE

Comments:
-Preventative doses should be given at the induction of anesthesia.
-Treatment doses should be given after surgical procedures.
-IV lines may be flushed before or after administration with compatible fluids.

Uses:
-Alone or in combination with an antiemetic of a different class for the prevention of PONV
-Treatment of postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) in patients who received antiemetic prophylaxis with an agent of a different class OR in those who did not receive prophylaxis

Detailed Amisulpride dosage information
Amisulpride Dosage information (more detail)

Before Taking

You should not be treated with amisulpride if you are allergic to it.

Tell your doctor if you have ever had:

  • a heart rhythm disorder;

  • long QT syndrome (in you or a family member);

  • congestive heart failure; or

  • an electrolyte imbalance (such as low levels of potassium or magnesium in your blood).

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

You should not breastfeed within 48 hours after receiving amisulpride. If you use a breast pump during this time, throw out any milk you collect. Do not feed it to your baby.

What happens if I miss a dose?

Amisulpride is used as a single dose and does not have a daily dosing schedule.

What happens if I overdose?

Since amisulpride is given by a healthcare professional in a medical setting, an overdose is unlikely to occur. However, overdose symptoms may include slow heartbeats, tremors, involuntary muscle movements, fainting, or seizure.

What should I avoid while using Amisulpride?

Follow your doctor's instructions about any restrictions on food, beverages, or activity.

Amisulpride side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Amisulpride may cause serious side effects. Call your doctor at once if you have:

  • sudden dizziness (like you might pass out);

  • fast or pounding heartbeats, fluttering in your chest;

  • shortness of breath; or

  • low potassium level--leg cramps, constipation, irregular heartbeats, fluttering in your chest, increased thirst or urination, numbness or tingling, muscle weakness or limp feeling.

Common side effects of amisulpride may include:

  • low potassium;

  • feeling light-headed;

  • stomach bloating; or

  • pain where the medicine was injected.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

See more: Amisulpride Side Effects

What other drugs will affect Amisulpride?

Amisulpride can cause a serious heart problem. Your risk may be higher if you also use certain other medicines for infections, asthma, heart problems, high blood pressure, depression, mental illness, cancer, malaria, or HIV.

Tell your doctor about all your other medicines you take for nausea or vomiting, especially droperidol or ondansetron.

Other drugs may affect amisulpride, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any medicine you start or stop using.

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Drug class: Atypical antipsychotics

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