Alevo 12.5mg Injection
Alevo 12.5mg Injection is a medicine used in the treatment of gastrointestinal problems like functional dyspepsia, nausea, vomiting, and diabetic gastroparesis. It improves food movement and treats disorders of the stomach and intestines.
Alevo 12.5mg Injection
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Alevo 12.5mg Injection is a medicine used in the treatment of gastrointestinal problems like functional dyspepsia, nausea, vomiting, and diabetic gastroparesis. It improves food movement and treats disorders of the stomach and intestines.
Alevo 12.5mg Injection is a medicine used in the treatment of gastrointestinal problems like functional dyspepsia, nausea, vomiting, and diabetic gastroparesis. It improves food movement and treats disorders of the stomach and intestines.
Alevo 12.5mg Injection is given as an injection by a doctor or a nurse. It is usually recommended when the patient exhibits severe nausea and vomiting and oral administration is not feasible. It is generally given 2-3 times a day or as recommended by the doctor. Get the injection as many times as the doctor has prescribed and do not stop it suddenly. Once the symptoms subside, you can switch to oral therapy.Some common side effects of this medicine include menstrual disorders, breast enlargement in males, increased prolactin level in the blood, and increased libido. It may also cause drowsiness in some people, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Consult your doctor immediately if there are missed periods, abnormal milk secretion, or changes in sexual desire. They may be able to suggest ways to prevent or reduce the side effects.Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any medical conditions such as heart disease, history of epilepsy, or gastrointestinal hemorrhage. Let your doctor also know about all the other medicines that you are taking. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctors before taking this medicine.
03Uses
Treatment of Functional dyspepsia
Treatment of Nausea
Treatment of Vomiting
Treatment of Diabetic gastroparesis (diabetic nerve disease affecting stomach)
04How To Use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
05How It Works
Alevo 12.5mg Injection is an atypical antipsychotic. It works by increasing the release of acetylcholine (a chemical messenger). This increases the movement of stomach and intestines, and prevents reflux (acid going up to the food pipe) as well as nausea or vomiting. Since it modulates the motor function of the gastrointestinal tract, it also improves delayed gastric emptying.
06What If You Miss A Dose?
If you miss a dose of Alevo 12.5mg Injection, please consult your doctor.
07Benefits
In Treatment of Functional dyspepsia
Functional dyspepsia is another term for indigestion that is not associated with a specific cause. It may cause symptoms such as an early feeling of fullness after eating, stomach pain or discomfort, nausea, and bloating. Alevo 12.5mg Injection helps treat these symptoms by increasing the rate of stomach emptying. Some simple lifestyle changes can help stop or reduce these symptoms. Think about what foods trigger your symptoms and try to avoid them; eat smaller, more frequent meals; try to lose weight if you are overweight and try to find ways to relax. Do not eat within 3 to 4 hours of going to bed.
In Treatment of Nausea
Alevo 12.5mg Injection blocks the action of chemicals in the body that can make you feel or be sick. This medicine helps you feel better and at ease. It is given as an injection by a doctor and you should follow the doctor’s instructions carefully to get the most benefit from this medicine.
In Treatment of Diabetic gastroparesis (diabetic nerve disease affecting stomach)
Diabetic gastroparesis is a condition in diabetic patients in which the stomach cannot empty digested food normally. Symptoms may include heartburn, nausea, vomiting, and feeling full faster than normal while eating. Alevo 12.5mg Injection helps relieve these symptoms and restores normal movement of food in the stomach and intestines. This improves your digestion and makes you feel better.show moreshow less
08Side Effects
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Increased libido
Increased prolactin level in blood
Breast enlargement in male
Menstrual disorder
09Safety Information
Alcohol:CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Alevo 12.5mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Alevo 12.5mg Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Alevo 12.5mg Injection is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving:UNSAFE
Alevo 12.5mg Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.Alevo 12.5mg Injection may cause drowsiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you.
Kidney:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Alevo 12.5mg Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Alevo 12.5mg Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
References
Sources and references
Lozano R, Concha MP, Montealegre A, et al. Effectiveness and safety of levosulpiride in the treatment of dysmotility-like functional dyspepsia. Ther Clin Risk Manag. 2007;3:149-55. view
Gupta S, Garg GR, Halder S, et al. Levosulpiride: A Review. Delhi Psychiatry Journal. 2007;10 :144-46. view
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