Amisulpride: Medication for schizophrenia

Authors

  • Annop Phupradit Pharmacy Department, Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University

Keywords:

amisulpride, antipsychotics, schizophrenia

Abstract

Amisulpride is a benzamide derivative which categorized as second generation antipsychotics that selectively blocks dopamine 2 and dopamine 3 receptors. The clinical efficacy of amisulpride to treat schizophrenia is superior to the first generation antipsychotics as well as non-inferior to the second generation antipsychotics. The recommended doses of amisulpride in schizophrenia patients with positive symptoms are higher than that of negative symptoms (400-800 and 50-300 mg/day, respectively). In terms of safety, the most common side effects of amisulpride are extrapyramidal symptoms and hyperprolactinemia, however the side effects are considered lower when compared to haloperidol and risperidone. Few metabolic side effect is found and the effects of adrenergic, cholinergic, and histamine blocking are still not reported. Moreover, the QT prolongation associated with cardiac sudden death from amisulpride overdose was reported. Therefore, the risk assessment should be performed prior to starting amisulpride, and closely monitoring after using medication.

Author Biography

Annop Phupradit, Pharmacy Department, Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University

B.Pharm, M.Sc. in Pharm (Clinical pharmacy)

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2021-12-30

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Phupradit A. Amisulpride: Medication for schizophrenia. Thai J Hosp Pharm [internet]. 2021 Dec. 30 [cited 2026 Jan. 5];31(3):251-67. available from: https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/TJHP/article/view/251583