Drug reference
sulpiride
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Drug class
Central Nervous System (Anti Psychotic (atypical))
Mechanism of action
Sulpiride acts selectively as a dopamine receptor antagonist in the brain, its effects on other neuronal systems being extremely limited. Indeed, it may act even selectively within the dopamine systems in that it would appear it specifically interacts with one sub-population of cerebral dopamine receptors.
Common side effects
- Insomnia
- Tremors
- Dizziness
- Leukopenia
- Hyperprolactinaemia
- Dyskinesia
Known interactions (5)
- Escitalopram + sulpiride Major
- Empagliflozin + sulpiride Moderate
- Esomeprazole + sulpiride Moderate
- Metformin + sulpiride Moderate
- Propranolol + sulpiride Moderate
Related conditions
Frequently asked questions
What drug class is sulpiride?
sulpiride belongs to: Central Nervous System.
How does sulpiride work?
Sulpiride acts selectively as a dopamine receptor antagonist in the brain, its effects on other neuronal systems being extremely limited. Indeed, it may act even selectively within the dopamine systems in that it would appear it specifically interacts with one sub-population of cerebral dopamine receptors.
What are the common side effects of sulpiride?
Insomnia, Tremors, Dizziness, Leukopenia, Hyperprolactinaemia, Dyskinesia
Which drugs interact with sulpiride?
Escitalopram, Empagliflozin, Esomeprazole, Metformin, Propranolol
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