Amisant 50mg Tablet
Amisant 50 MG Description
Amisant tablet is used to treat psychiatric disorders like schizophrenia, which affects a person's ability to think, feel and behave correctly. It has positive symptoms like confusion and hallucinati
on and negative symptoms like lack of facial expression and decreased speaking. Helping with both positive and negative symptoms is the primary use of Amisant tablet. The active ingredient of the Amisant tablet is amisulpride. It is an atypical antipsychotic medicine. The mode of action of the Amisant tablet is by blocking receptors and increasing dopamine and serotonin levels in the brain. These chemical substances help stabilise mood and prevent overactivity of the nerve cells in the brain. Nausea, dizziness, vomiting, etc., are some of the side effects of Amisant tablets. It is not meant for use in children under 18. It is vital to inform the treating doctor of any prescribed medicines being taken to check for any potential interactions and adverse effects. Also, persons suffering from heart diseases, kidney or liver problems, seizures, etc., or other previous conditions should inform their doctor.
Product Summary
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Contains | Amisulpride(50.0 Mg) |
Uses | Schizophrenia |
Side effects | Indigestion, Blurred vision, Constipation, Nausea, Headache, Tremors, Dizziness, Drowsiness, Anxiety, Inability to stay still, Increased saliva secretion, Raised prolactin levels |
Therapy | ANTI-PSYCHOTICS |
Uses of Amisant 50 MG
- As per CDSCO, Amisant tablet is used to treat
- Acute and chronic schizophrenic disorders are prominent in both positive and negative symptoms. It is also effective on those with predominantly negative symptoms.
Contraindications of Amisant 50 MG
Side effects of Amisant 50 MG
- The side effects of Amisant tablet are as follows:
- Indigestion
- Blurred vision
- Constipation
- Tremors
- Dizziness
- Tremors
- Drowsiness
Precautions and Warnings of Amisant 50 MG
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You have any history of mild liver or kidney condition.
- You have a bleeding disorder or are on a blood thinner medication.
- You are using any medications like pain relievers that cause sedation or tranquillisation.
- You are diagnosed with a seizure disorder and are on anti-epileptic medications.
- You have a heart condition or had a stroke.
- You have any suicidal or self-harming thoughts and sudden mood changes.
- You use herbal or ayurvedic medicines or supplements.
- You are an older adult over the age of 65.
- You have diabetes. Try to monitor your blood glucose levels, as this medicine can cause fluctuations in blood glucose levels.
Mode of Action of Amisant 50 MG
How Does It Work?
Directions for Use of Amisant 50 MG
- Take Amisant tablets precisely as prescribed by the doctor.
- Do not increase the dosage of Amisant tablets, even if you cannot notice its effects.
- Take this medicine without trying to break or chew it.
- Do not use it with other medications without notifying your doctor.
- Do not take this medicine if its packaging has been already opened.
- Do not stop using this medication abruptly, as it can cause adverse effects from withdrawal.
Interactions of Amisant 50 MG
Interactions with other medicines
- It is not recommended to take Amisant tablets with Levodopa tablets used for Parkinson's disease, as they have exactly opposite effects.
- Be cautious with the dosage if you use other sedatives, heart medicines, antimalarial medicines, antihistamines, etc. They can interact with Amisant tablets and cause increased drowsiness.
- It is better not to take Amisant tablets if you use diuretics and laxatives that lower blood potassium levels; Amisant tablets can further lower potassium levels and cause adverse effects.
- It is not recommended to take Amisant tablets if you use medicines that lower heart rate.
- It is not recommended to take Amisant tablets if you are already using other antipsychotic, anti-depressant, or anti-seizure medications; using Amisant tablets with these can cause severe adverse effects....
Interactions with food items
- Eat simple food while using Amisant tablets. It is best to avoid spicy food.
Storage and disposal of Amisant 50 MG
Dosage of Amisant 50 MG
Overdose
Missed a Dose
Content Details
Dr. Varsha Parihar
MBBS, MD (Community Medicine)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What should I do if I do not notice any difference after using Amisant tablets?
Q: Is it possible for me to gain weight after using Amisant tablets?
Q: Can I use Amisant tablets for depression?
References
- Amisulpride 50 mg Tablets [Internet]. Amisulpride 50 mg Tablets: Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) - (EMC). [cited 6 Mar 2022] -
- Abbas AI, Hedlund PB, Huang X-P, Tran TB, Meltzer HY, Roth BL. Amisulpride Is a Potent 5-HT7 Antagonist: Relevance for Antidepressant Actions in Vivo [Internet]. Psychopharmacology. U.S. National Library of Medicine. 2009 [cited 6 Mar 2022] -
- Amisulpride [Internet]. Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. U.S. National Library of Medicine. 2021 [cited 6 Mar 2022] -
- CDSCO [Internet]. cdscoonline.gov.in. 2022 [cited 6 Mar 2022] -
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