Arip Mt 5mg Strip Of 10 Tablets
Arip Mt 5 MG Description
Arip Mt Tablet is used for treating disorders like Schizophrenia, mood disorders (such as mania and bipolar disorder) and Depressive Disorder. It has a composition of aripiprazole, which belongs to a
class of antipsychotic medicines. It functions by stabilising the dopamine and serotonin levels in the brain. These are chemical substances present in the brain that help stabilise the mood and prevent the overactivity of the nerve cells in the brain. Schizophrenic patients experience hallucinations, delusions, extremely disordered thinking and behaviour, impairing daily functioning, and disabling. Arip Mt Tablet helps stabilise symptoms like irritability, anxiety, and other behaviours in these patients. It can be used in adults and children over 13 years of age. Arip Mt Tablet helps calm the mood and relax the nerves. Arip Mt Tablet can be taken with or without food. It should be swallowed whole with a glass of water. The dosage and frequency of the medication will be decided by the doctor depending on your symptoms and the severity of your condition. Inform your doctors if you suffer from heart diseases, kidney and liver problems, seizures, etc. This medicine is not recommended in a few situations.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹53.59 |
You Save | ₹7.31 (12% on MRP) |
Contains | Aripiprazole(5.0 Mg) |
Uses | Schizophrenia, Bipolar disorder, Major depressive disorder, Mania |
Side effects | Blurred vision, Constipation, Nausea, Headache, Tremors, Dizziness, Anxiety, Increased saliva secretion, Difficulty sleeping. |
Therapy | ANTI-PSYCHOTICS |
Uses of Arip Mt 5 MG
- Schizophrenia
- Bipolar disorder
- Major depressive disorder
- Mania
Contraindications of Arip Mt 5 MG
- If you’re allergic to any element of Arip Mt Tablet
- If you are an elderly adult who already has dementia-related psychosis, it can cause early death.
- If you are already on other antipsychotic medication.
- If you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
- If you have impulse control disorders like addictive behaviour, inform your doctor. They may change the medicine or adjust the dose.
- If you have any suicidal thoughts and behavior changes, especially in children.
Side effects of Arip Mt 5 MG
- Blurred vision
- Headache
- Constipation
- Nausea
- Constipation
- Tremors
- Dizziness
- Anxiety
- Increased saliva secretion
- Difficulty sleeping
Precautions and Warnings of Arip Mt 5 MG
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You have suicidal thoughts.
- You have a seizure disorder and are on anti-epileptic medicines.
- You have any heart condition or stroke
- You have any respiratory diseases.
- The effects of the medicine are exaggerated in older patients, so use it with caution.
Mode of Action of Arip Mt 5 MG
How Does It Work?
Directions for Use of Arip Mt 5 MG
- Take the Arip Mt Tablet exactly as prescribed by the doctor. Read the prescription pamphlet carefully before using it. Talk to your doctor if you are unclear about the instructions.
- Do not exceed the dosage, even if you cannot feel its effects.
- Do not break the tablet or chew it.
- Take the pill as a whole, with a glass of water.
- Do not take it with other medications without informing your doctor.
- Do not take if the package has been opened.
- Do not suddenly stop taking this medication, as it can lead to withdrawal effects.
Interactions of Arip Mt 5 MG
Interactions with other medicines
- Tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and non-prescription medications you are taking or plan to take as there is a chance of medicine Interaction with the following medicine given below-
- If you are using high blood pressure medicine like captopril, enalapril, and atenolol.
- If you are taking treatment for other psychiatric conditions like depression, anxiety, etc., these may interact and make you more drowsy.
- If you are using medications for abnormal heart rhythm like amiodarone, quinidine, etc.
- If you are getting treated for fungal and bacterial infection
- If you are using HIV or TB medications
- If you are using Seizure medication like phenytoin, carbamazepine, phenobarbital, etc.
- If you are taking St John’s wort (a medicinal herb that treats depression).
Interactions with food items
- Food doesn’t influence the effect of Arip Mt Tablet. Talk to your doctor about any supplements or herbal drinks you are currently taking before using this medicine.
Storage and disposal of Arip Mt 5 MG
Dosage of Arip Mt 5 MG
Overdose
Missed a Dose
Content Details
Dr. Zishan Ahmad
MBBS, MD
Dr. Vijay Y
MBBS, MD in Clinical Pharmacology
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Can I Stop taking Arip Mt Tablet on my own?
Q: How long does it take for Arip Mt Tablet to show desirable effects?
Q: Does the Arip Mt Tablet cause weight gain?
References
- Aripiprazole dose and aripiprazole side effects
- aripiprazole | Michigan Medicine [Internet]. Uofmhealth.org. 2022 [cited 18 January 2022]. Available from
- A review of aripiprazole in the treatment of patients with schizophrenia or bipolar I disorder
- Aripiprazole: from pharmacological profile to clinical use
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