Amisulpride
- Generic Name
- Amisulpride
- Brand Names
- Barhemsys
- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- Chemical Formula
- C17H27N3O4S
- CAS Number
- 71675-85-9
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- 8110R61I4U
- Background
Amisulpride is a benzamide derivative and a dopamine receptor antagonist that selectively works on dopamine D2 and D3 receptors. As an antipsychotic agent, amisulpride alleviates both positive and negative symptoms of schizophrenia, and it exhibits antidepressant properties in patients with psychiatric disorders, dysthymia, and major depression. Amisulpride ...
- Indication
Intravenous amisulpride is indicated in adults for the prevention of postoperative nausea and vomiting, either alone or in combination with an antiemetic of a different class. It is also indicated for the treatment of postoperative nausea and vomiting in patients who have received anti-emetic prophylaxis with an agent of a different class or have not receive...
- Associated Conditions
- Acute Schizophrenia, Chronic Schizophrenia, Negative Symptoms, Post Operative Nausea and Vomiting (PONV)
- Associated Therapies
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