Generic Solian, Amisulpride

  • Generic Solian, Amisulpride
US Brand Name Solian
Generic Name Amisulpride
Other Brand NameSulpitac, Zulpride
Packing10
Manufacturer Sun, Unichem
Form Tablet
Strength 50 mg, 100 , 200 mg
 
200 mg $1.09
100 mg $0.59
50 mg $0.39
Quantity Tablet

 

Solian is the trade name of the medication Amisulpride, which is manufactured and marketed by the renowned drug company Sanofi Aventis. Recognized as an unusual antipsychotic drug (anti-anxiety agent employed to address psychotic conditions when a sedating effect is required), it is used to treat schizophrenia that is marked by alterations of reality and disruptions of thinking and language, and pulling out from social reach. As happened with any prescription medication, Solian can bring about undesired side effects in some individuals.

Mechanism of Function

Amisulpride functions by balancing out the association between the dopamine (a monoamine neurochemical found in the brain) and noradrenaline (a catecholamine precursor of epinephrine) and their receptors. Once become stable, a patient goes through broad alleviation of schizophrenic signs.

Dosage & Administration

Solian (Amisulpride) is a potent drug taken by mouth for the treatment of a psychological disorder. It has been established to relieve the symptoms induced by continuing schizophrenic disorder, for example hallucinations, illusions, troubles in thought process, and societal or emotional detachment. Though the trade name for Amisulpride is Solian, its generic forms are also offered in the marketplace. Dosages vary from 100 mg to 400 mg in tablet form and 100mg/mL in liquefied form.

Drug Contraindications

There are cases wherein an individual must not receive Amisulpride without utmost medical direction. Any patient who is susceptible or hypersensitive to any ingredient of the medicine, those having definite tumors or cancers, expectant or breastfeeding females, children before puberty, and those using other specific medications must evaluate the dangers with the gains of Amisulpride with their doctor. The doctor will be able to help the patient in determining if the usage of Amisulpride will be beneficial for them in the occurrence of these problems.

Since Solian is a powerful antipsychotic agent that features numerous contraindications, a whole physical workout must be accomplished before beginning the medication, and occasionally from that time on. In all situations, a healthcare provider must strictly monitor any patient consuming Amisulpride for the extent of time that they use it.

Side Effects

Affected persons who take Solian have accounted for various side effects while receiving the medication. The most widespread side effects (having an effect upon 10 percent or more of patients) include drowsiness, a fall in blood pressure, lightheadedness, putting on weight, a sudden muscle spasm or shaking of the hands, legs, face or tongue, elevated salivation, nervousness and confrontation. These adverse effects are generally gentle and may fizzle out with the passage of time. If they develop into exceedingly troublesome, confer with your medico.

Uncommon side effects that have an effect on 1-10 percent of patients using Solian comprise chronic sleeplessness, gastrointestinal disorder, xerostomia, secretion of milk and absence of menstrual periods in women, erectile dysfunction in men, and trouble in attaining sexual climax in both genders.

In highly exceptional cases, tardive dyskinesia, a condition that entails uncontrolled rolling of the tongue and jolting of the face or trunk or limbs may crop up. Its symptoms include involuntary recurring muscle spasms, convulsions, elevated blood glucose levels, abnormally sluggish heart rate and elicited liver enzymes.