Aripra Mt 20 Mg Tablet 10
Aripra Mt 20 MG Description
Aripra Mt tablet is a prescription medicine used to treat disorders like Schizophrenia, Tourette, depression, mania, etc. These are psychiatric conditions that affect a person's ability to think, fee
l and behave as expected. Stabilising the symptoms of psychotic disorders like irritability, anxiety, and other behaviour patterns is among the primary uses of Aripra Mt tablets. It can be recommended for adults and children in some conditions. The Aripra Mt tablet has Aripiprazole as the single active ingredient. It belongs to a class of atypical antipsychotic medicines. The mode of action of Aripra Mt tablets works by stabilising the levels of certain chemical messengers in the brain. These chemical substances help stabilise the mood and lower the overactivity of the nerve cells in the brain. Use Aripra Mt medicine in the exact dose and duration prescribed by the doctor. Inform your doctors if you have a history of heart diseases, kidney and liver problems, seizures, etc. This medicine is not recommended in some conditions. Try not to stop using Aripra Mt medicine suddenly as it can cause withdrawal symptoms like irritation, vomiting, sweating, etc. It is not a habit-forming medicine and does not cause dependency.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹88.00 |
You Save | ₹12.00 (12% on MRP) |
Contains | Aripiprazole(20.0 Mg) |
Uses | Schizophrenia, Tourette syndrome, Mania, Major depressive disorder, Irritability in autistic children |
Side effects | Indigestion, Headache, Tremors, Anxiety, Vomiting, Difficulty sleeping |
Therapy | ANTI-PSYCHOTICS |
Uses of Aripra Mt 20 MG
- As per USFDA, Aripra Mt Tablet is used for the following conditions.
- Treatment of Schizophrenia (manages both positive and negative symptoms like hallucination, delusions, lack of pleasure, memory problems, cognitive problems, etc.)
- Management of sudden manic and mixed episodes associated with bipolar disorder
- Adjunctive therapy for major depressive disorder
- Irritability associated with autism disorder
- Treatment of Tourette syndrome (repetitive movements or sounds/tics)
Contraindications of Aripra Mt 20 MG
- It is contraindicated in the following cases:
- If you have an allergic reaction to any of the ingredients of Aripra Mt Tablet
- If you are an elderly patient who already has dementia-related psychosis, Aripra Mt medicine can cause a severe reaction and even early death
- If you are taking other antipsychotic medications
- If you have any suicidal thoughts and behaviour changes; especially in children
- If you are pregnant, planning for a pregnancy or breastfeeding
- If you have impulse control tendencies like addictive behaviour, inform your doctor. They may change Aripra Mt medicine or adjust the dose
- If you have tardive dyskinesia (involuntary movements) or neuroleptic malignant syndrome
Side effects of Aripra Mt 20 MG
- Side effects of Aripra Mt tablet include:
- Blurred vision
- Constipation
- Nausea
- Dizziness
- Inability to stay still
- Increased saliva secretion
Precautions and Warnings of Aripra Mt 20 MG
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You have an existing mild liver condition; you may need some dose adjustment.
- You have a bleeding disorder or are on a blood-thinner such as Warfarin, use this tablet with caution.
- You use medications like opioids or narcotic painkillers that cause sedation or tranquillisation.
- You have any heart illness or stroke.
- You have severe respiratory disease.
- You have a low white blood cell count.
- You are an elderly patient over 65 years. This medicine stays in the system longer and causes increased side effects due to slow metabolism.
Mode of Action of Aripra Mt 20 MG
How Does It Work?
Directions for Use of Aripra Mt 20 MG
- Try to take the Aripra Mt Tablet precisely as directed by the doctor.
- Do not increase the dosage of Aripra Mt Tablet, even if you cannot notice its effects.
- Try not to break the tablet or chew the tablet.
- Swallow the medicine as a whole.
- Do not take Aripra Mt Tablets with other medicines without informing your doctor.
- Do not discontinue Aripra Mt medication abruptly, as it can have adverse effects.
Interactions of Aripra Mt 20 MG
Interactions with other medicines
- Aripra Mt Tablets can interact with certain high blood pressure or heart medicines like captopril, enalapril, and atenolol. They can change the effectiveness of the medication.
- Inform your doctor if you are under treatment for other psychiatric conditions like depression, anxiety, etc. The medicines used for these conditions can interact with Aripra Mt tablets and cause severe reactions....
- Aripra Mt medicine can react with certain heart medications for abnormal heart rhythm like amiodarone, quinidine, etc.
- Aripra Mt Tablet also lowers the effects of some fungal, bacterial and HIV medications. Notify your doctor if you are using them.
- This medicine can also interact with certain seizure medications and may lower its effectiveness and precipitate seizures.
- Aripra Mt Tablet can cause increased drowsiness when used with allergy medicines, sleeping pills, opioid pain relievers, muscle relaxants and other sleep-inducing medication.
- Do not take St. John’s wort, a medicinal herb that treats depression, with this medicine. Together, they can cause serotonin toxicity and other life-threatening side effects.
Interactions with food items
- Avoid taking grapefruit and its juice; grapefruit reduces the effect of Aripra Mt medicine.
- You can take Aripra Mt medicine with or without consuming food.
Storage and disposal of Aripra Mt 20 MG
Dosage of Aripra Mt 20 MG
Overdose
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Content Details
Dr. Varsha Parihar
MBBS, MD (Community Medicine)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Can I stop taking Aripra Mt Tablets if I feel better?
Q: How long does it take for an Aripra Mt Tablet to work?
Q: Does the Aripra Mt tablet cause weight gain if I use it every day?
References
- Aripiprazole: Medlineplus drug information [Internet]. MedlinePlus. U.S. National Library of Medicine; [cited 9 Mar 2022]
- V; SET. Aripiprazole in schizophrenia and Schizoaffective Disorder: A Review [Internet]. Clinical therapeutics. U.S. National Library of Medicine; [cited 9 Mar 2022]
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