Aripat Md 20mg Tablets
Description
Aripat Md tablet is a prescription medicine used in the management of disorders such as Schizophrenia, Tourettes, depression, and mania. All these conditions affect a person's ability to think and fe
el as normal. Managing the symptoms of psychotic disorders like irritability, anxiety, and other behaviour patterns is among the primary uses of Aripat Md tablets. It can be recommended for adults and children in some conditions. The Aripat Md tablet has Aripiprazole as the main active ingredient. It belongs to a class of atypical antipsychotics. The mode of action of Aripat Md tablets works by stabilising the action of certain chemical messengers in the brain. These substances help stabilise the mood and lower the overactivity of the nerve fibres in the brain. Use Aripat Md medicine in the exact dose and duration advised by the doctor. If you have a history of heart, kidney and liver problems, seizures, etc., inform your doctors. This medicine is not given in some conditions. Try not to stop using Aripat Md medicine suddenly as it can cause withdrawal effects like irritation, vomiting, sweating, etc. This medicine does not have habit-forming potential.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹92.09 |
You Save | ₹29.08 (24% on MRP) |
Contains | Aripiprazole(20.0 Mg) |
Uses | Schizophrenia, Tourette's syndrome, Mania, Major depressive disorder, Irritability in autistic children |
Side effects | Indigestion, Headache, Tremors, Anxiety, Vomiting, Difficulty sleeping. |
Therapy | ANTI-PSYCHOTICS |
Uses of Aripat Md 20 MG
- As per USFDA, the Aripat Md Tablet is used for the following conditions.
- Treatment of Schizophrenia (lowers both positive and negative symptoms like hallucination, delusions, lack of pleasure, memory problems, cognitive problems, etc.)
- Management of sudden manic and mixed episodes in bipolar disorder.
- Major depressive disorder along with other treatments.
- Irritability in autism disorder
- Treatment of Tourette’s syndrome (repetitive actions or sounds/tics)
Contraindications of Aripat Md 20 MG
- If you have an allergic reaction to Aripat Md Tablet.
- If you are an older adult who already has dementia-related psychosis, Aripat Md medicine can cause a severe reaction and even death.
- If you are using other antipsychotic medication.
- If you have suicidal thoughts and behaviour changes, especially in adolescents.
- If you are pregnant, planning for a pregnancy or nursing.
- If you have any impulse control tendencies, such as addictive behaviour, inform your doctor.
- If you are diagnosed with tardive dyskinesia (involuntary movements) or neuroleptic malignant syndrome (various neurological symptoms)
Side effects of Aripat Md 20 MG
- Blurred vision
- Constipation
- Nausea
- Dizziness
- Inability to stay still
- Increased saliva secretion
Precautions and Warnings of Aripat Md 20 MG
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You have any liver condition, you may need a dose adjustment.
- You have a bleeding condition or are on a blood-thinner such as Warfarin, use the Aripat tablet carefully.
- You are using medications like opioids painkillers that cause sedation.
- You have any type of heart illness or stroke.
- You have a respiratory condition.
- You have a low white blood cell count.
- You are over 65 years. This medicine can cause increased side effects due to slow metabolism.
Mode of Action of Aripat Md 20 MG
How Does It Work?
Directions for Use of Aripat Md 20 MG
- Try to take the Aripat Md Tablet precisely as directed by the doctor.
- Do not increase the dosage of Aripat Md Tablet, even if you cannot notice any changes.
- Do not break the tablet or chew the tablet.
- Swallow the medicine as a whole.
- You can take the Aripat tablet with or without a meal.
- Do not take Aripat Md Tablets with other medicines without informing your doctor.
- Do not discontinue Aripat Md medication abruptly, as it can have adverse effects.
Interactions of Aripat Md 20 MG
Interactions with other medicines
- Aripat Md Tablets can interact with blood pressure or heart medicines such as captopril, enalapril, and atenolol. They can alter the effectiveness of the medicines.
- Notify your doctor if you are using other psychiatric conditions like depression, anxiety, etc. Such medicines can interact with Aripat Md tablets and cause severe reactions.
- Aripat Md medicine can react with certain heart medications for abnormal heart rhythm like amiodarone, quinidine, etc.
- Aripat Md Tablet also lowers the effects of some fungal, bacterial, and HIV medicines.
- This medicine can interact with certain seizure medications and may lower its effectiveness and precipitate seizures.
- Aripat Md Tablet can cause increased drowsiness when used with allergy medicines, opioid pain relievers, muscle relaxants, and other sleep-inducing medicines.
- Do not take St. John’s wort, a herb that treats depression, with Aripat Md medicine. Together, they can lead to serotonin toxicity and other life-threatening side effects.
Interactions with food items
- Avoid having grapefruit and its juice; grapefruit reduces the effect of Aripat Md medicine.
- You can take Aripat Md medicine with or without consuming food.
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Content Details

Dr. Vijay Y
MBBS, MD in Clinical Pharmacology
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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Q: Does the Aripat Md tablet cause weight gain if I use it every day?
References
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