Arpizol 20mg Tablet
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SUN PHARMA
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TABLET
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Product Summary
| Salt Content | Aripiprazole(20.0 Mg) |
| Uses | Bipolar depression, mania and schizophrenia. |
| Therapy | Anti-psychotics |
| Side effects | Drowsiness, headache, inability to sit still, difficulty in sleeping, indigestion, nausea |
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Medical Description
Arpizol 20 mg Tablet is an antipsychotic medicine and a mood stabiliser used in the treatment of mood disorders such as schizophrenia, treatment of depression, Tourette's syndrome, and autism-related irritability.
Schizophrenia impairs a person's capacity to feel, think, and act rationally. Arpizol 20 mg Tablet has aripiprazole that blocks dopamine and serotonin receptors in the brain, preventing hyperactivity. Arpizol 20 mg Tablet boosts dopamine and serotonin receptor activation in various parts of the brain.
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, avoid using Arpizol 20 mg Tablet and seek medical advice. Children under the age of 15 should not take Arpizol 20 mg Tablet. See a doctor right away if you have any self-harming ideas or behaviours while using Arpizol 20 mg Tablet. Do not self medicate or abruptly stop using Arpizol 20 mg Strip Of 10 Tablets since it may lead to adverse effects.
Uses
- According to CDSCO, Arpizol 20 mg is used in,
- Treatment of various psychotic conditions like schizophrenia
- Treatment of mood disorders like mania
- Treatment of bipolar disorder
- Treatment of symptoms associated with depression
- Treatment of Tourette's syndrome
- Treatment of autism-related irritability
Contraindications
- If you take MAOIs (Monoamine oxidase inhibitors) or have taken them within the last 14 days
- If you have kidney impairment or are on medication for kidney disorders, Arpizol 20 mg tablets can be unsafe for you.
- If you have heart problems. Arpizol 20 mg can cause the heartbeat to speed up or change.
- If you have a low heart rate or symptoms of diarrhoea and vomiting.
- If you have diabetes.
Side effects
- Drowsiness
- Headache
- Inability to sit still
- Difficulty in sleeping
- Blurred vision
- Vomiting
Precautions and Warnings
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
Talk to your doctor if
- You experience fluctuation in blood sugar levels.
- You experience suicidal or self-harmful thoughts and behavioural changes after taking Arpizol 20 mg Tablet. Caretakers must be vigilant, especially in the case of adolescents and young adults.
- You may experience moderate to severe drowsiness and impairment of physical ability.
- You have angle-closure glaucoma, use this medication with caution.
- You conceive during the course of Arpizol Tabs or are planning a pregnancy.
- Your job involves activities that require a high level of mental attention, such as driving a car or operating machinery.
- Arpizol 20 mg must not be administered to children under the age of 18, because the safety and efficacy of this medicine are not established.
Directions for Use
- Follow your doctor's instructions for taking Arpizol Tablet.
- Do not alter the dosage of Arpizol 20 mg without consulting with the doctor.
- Arpizol 20 mg tablet is not a chewable pill. Ensure you do not crush or break it before taking it.
- Swallow Arpizol 20mg Tablet as a whole with a glass of water.
- Do not discontinue the use of Arpizol 20 mg without first visiting your doctor.
- Do not handle Arpizol Tabs with wet hands.
Storage and disposal
Keep Arpizol Tabs in a cool and dry place in its original container at temperatures below 30°C. Store Arpizol Tablets away from the reach of children and pets at home. Dispose of unused/expired Arpizol Tabs as biomedical waste to avoid accidental consumption by animals and humans.
Dosage
Overdose
An overdose of Arpizol 20 mg Tablet overdose may be moderate or severe. Signs and symptoms of a mild overdose include drowsiness, visual disturbances, and mouth dryness. If you or someone you know has overdosed on Arpizol 20 mg Tablets, call your doctor right away or go to the nearest emergency room.
Missed a Dose
If you miss a dose of Arpizol 20 mg Tablets, consume it as soon as you recall. Skip the missed dose if the gap is too long or it is almost time for the next dose. Do not take two doses of Arpizol 20 mg at the same time.
Mode of Action
How Does It Work?
Arpizol 20 mg Tablet suppresses the dopamine receptors in the brain, thereby managing the positive and negative symptoms of schizophrenia such as hallucinations, misbelief, and unfriendliness. Arpizol 20 mg Tablet enhances general behaviour, allowing a person to have a better social life and go about everyday tasks more comfortably.
Interactions
Interactions with other medicines
- Antihypertensive medications can interact with Arpizol 20 mg, causing dizziness, lightheadedness and fluctuating blood pressure levels.
- Arpizol 20 mg can interfere with the therapeutic action of antidiabetic medications. So, blood glucose levels may rise with this co-administration of these two medications.
- Prokinetic agents like metoclopramide interact with Arpizol 20 mg, increasing the risk of abnormal body movements and jerks in the arms and legs.
- Antifungal agents like ketoconazole and itraconazole, when taken with Arpizol 20 mg, the reaction may lead to dizziness, dry mouth and irregular heartbeats.
Interactions with food items
- Taking Arpizol 20 mg Tablet with grapefruit juice may diminish its effectiveness.
- St. John's Wort and Arpizol 20 mg 10 may interact with each other.
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Manufacturer Details
Brand:ARPIZOL
Manufacturer Name:SUN PHARMA
Address:<p>1. 90, Delhi - Jaipur Road, Sector 32, Gurugram, Haryana 122001</p>
Country of Origin:India
Vendor Details
Fulfillment Information: Arpizol 20 MG Tablet (10) will be delivered by a licensed retail pharmacy nearest to your location. Order acceptance and fulfillment are dependent upon the verification of your doctor's valid prescription (where applicable) and the current stock of this medicine.
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