Arpizol 5mg Strip Of 10 Tablets
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Product Summary
| Salt Content | Aripiprazole(5.0 Mg) |
| Uses | Schizophrenia, Mania, Bipolar disorder, Tourette's syndrome, Irritability associated with Autism. |
| Therapy | Anti-psychotics |
| Side effects | Akathisia (inability to stay still), Muscle stiffness, Anxiety, Tremors, Acid or sour stomach, Dry mouth, Running nose, Weight gain, Blurred vision, Constipation, Dizziness, Fatigue, Headache. |
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Medical Description
Arpizol Tablet is an antipsychotic and mood stabiliser primarily used to treat mood disorders such as schizophrenia, autism-related irritability, and Tourette's syndrome. In addition, Arpizol Tablet, in combination with other antidepressant medications, aids in treating mental depression. Schizophrenia impairs a person's capacity to feel, think, and act rationally. Tourette's syndrome is a neurological condition marked by involuntary, repeated motions or sounds (tics). Psychosis may be triggered by changes in the action of chemical messengers in the brain known as neurotransmitters (such as dopamine and serotonin).
Arpizol Tablet contains Aripiprazole, which stabilises and blocks dopamine and serotonin receptors in the brain, preventing overactivity and reducing positive symptoms of schizophrenia such as hallucinations, misbelief, and unfriendly features. Arpizol Tablet boosts dopamine and serotonin receptor activation in various brain parts. It aids in the management of negative symptoms of schizophrenia, such as a lack of emotion, social isolation, poor focus, and memory loss. As a result, Arpizol Tablet helps to alleviate mood swings, sadness, and other psychotic issues.
Take an Arpizol tablet whole with a glass of water, with or without food. It shouldn’t be crushed, chewed, or broken. Your doctor will tell you how often you should take an Arpizol Tablet based on your medical situation. Drowsiness, headaches, fatigue, akathisia (inability to sit still), problems sleeping, light-headedness, indigestion, shaking, blurred vision, nausea, vomiting, anxiety, and increased saliva production are all possible side effects. Most Arpizol Tablet side effects do not require medical treatment and fade away with time. Please visit your doctor if the side effects persist or worsen.
Please inform your doctor if you are allergic to Arpizol Tablet or other medications. In senior patients over 65, Arpizol Tablet should be taken with caution. Adverse responses such as dizziness, inability to walk and balance, orthostatic hypotension (blood pressure drop after standing up), and drowsiness are more likely. If you're pregnant or breastfeeding, avoid using Arpizol Tablet and talk to your doctor. Children under 15 should not use Arpizol Tablets. Consult a doctor right away if you experience any self-harming ideas or behaviours while taking Arpizol Tablet. Before using the Arpizol tablet, tell your doctor if you have diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, fits, involuntary muscular movements, especially in the face, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), blood clots, a history of stroke or heart attack, kidney or liver issues.
Uses
- Schizophrenia
- Mania
- Bipolar disorder
- Tourette's syndrome
- Irritability associated with Autism
Contraindications
- Diabetes
- Suicidal thoughts
- Alzheimer's disease
- A type of movement disorder called parkinsonism
- Tardive dyskinesia, a disorder characterised by involuntary movements of the face, mouth and tongue
- Neuroleptic malignant syndrome, a reaction characterised by fever, muscle rigidity and confusion
- Chronic heart failure
- Orthostatic hypotension, a form of low blood pressure
- Seizures
- Metabolic syndrome
- Dementia in an older person
- Overweight
Side effects
- Akathisia (inability to stay still)
- Muscle stiffness
- Anxiety
- Acid or sour stomach
- Dry mouth
- Running nose
- Weight gain
- Blurred vision
- Constipation
- Dizziness
- Fatigue
- Headache
- Increased saliva production
- Indigestion
- Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
- Nausea
- Parkinsonism
- Restlessness
- Sleepiness
- Tremors
- Vomiting
Precautions and Warnings
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
Talk to your doctor if
- You develop impulse control difficulties such as excessive eating, spending, addicted gambling, or abnormally strong sex desire so that the dose can be changed.
- You observe sudden mood changes, odd movements, or suicidal thoughts.
- You have trouble sleeping, they may urge you to take Arpizol first thing in the morning.
- Arpizol has the potential to raise your blood sugar and cholesterol levels. Eat well, exercise often, and keep a close eye on your blood sugar and cholesterol levels.
- Arpizol has the potential to raise blood glucose and cholesterol levels in the body. These indicators must be assessed before treatment begins, and they must be monitored on a regular basis.
- Arpizol can induce involuntary tongue, lip, and face movements. The possibility of gradually lowering the dose or stopping the medication should be considered.
- Arpizol withdrawal symptoms include nausea, headache, diarrhoea, dizziness, and irritability. Do not stop using Arpizol suddenly. Under the direction of your doctor, gradually reduce your dose.
- Arpizol should be taken with caution in senior individuals over 65. It increases the risk of side effects such as dizziness, changes in mobility and balance, orthostatic hypotension (blood pressure drop on standing up), and drowsiness.
- Arpizol should not be given to children under the age of 15.
Directions for Use
- Arpizol Tablet should be taken exactly as directed by your doctor. Take an Arpizol Tablet orally whole with a glass of water, with or without food. It should not be crushed, chewed, or broken. Arpizol Tablet should be taken with or without food, and the liquid syrup should be shaken well before use. Use the measuring cup provided to take Arpizol Tablet in the doses suggested by your doctor. Self-administered injections are not recommended. Any healthcare expert can give it.
Storage and disposal
Keep the Arpizol pill and oral fluids away from light and moisture at room temperature. Six months after opening or after the expiration date, whichever comes first, discard the oral solution. Keep out of the bathroom. All medicines should be kept out of reach of children and pets.
Do not flush or pour medicines down the toilet or into a drain unless otherwise directed. When this product has expired or is no longer needed, properly dispose of it. Consult your pharmacist or a garbage removal firm in your area.
Dosage
Overdose
If you forget to take an Arpizol Tablet, do not take two doses at once because you risk overdosing. Never exceed the recommended dosage. In the event of an overdose, seek immediate medical attention.
Missed a Dose
If you miss taking a dose of Arpizol, remember to do so as quickly as possible. If your next dose is approaching, skip the missing dose and resume your regular dosing schedule of Arpizol. Do not take an extra dose to make up for a missed dose. If you've missed too many doses recently, talk to your doctor about altering or setting a new dosage plan to make up for missed doses.
Mode of Action
How Does It Work?
The active ingredient in Arpizol is aripiprazole, which is available as an oral tablet, an oral solution, and an injectable. It aids in treating psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia, mood disorders (such as manic and bipolar disorder), and depression.
Arpizol Tablet suppresses the dopamine receptor in our brain, so managing the positive and negative symptoms of schizophrenia (such as hallucinations, misbelief, and unfriendliness). As a result, Arpizol Tablet enhances general behaviour and ideas, allowing you to have a better social life and go about your everyday tasks more comfortably. Arpizol Tablet can be used to treat depression in combination with other medications. Arpizol Tablet is also used to treat Tourette's syndrome by reducing the degree of undesired sounds (tics).
Interactions
Interactions with other medicines
- Arpizol may interact with the following medicines:
- Medicines used to lower high blood pressure (metoprolol)
- Antipsychotics (olanzapine)
- Antidepressants (fluoxetine, paroxetine, venlafaxine)
- Antifungals (itraconazole, ketoconazole, clotrimazole)
- Medicines used to treat irregular heartbeat (amiodarone, flecainide, quinidine)
- HIV Medicines (nevirapine, efavirenz, indinavir, ritonavir)
- Painkillers (ibuprofen)
- Antibiotics (rifampicin, rifabutin)
- Anticonvulsants (phenytoin, carbamazepine, phenobarbital)
- Medicines for heartburn/ indigestion (metoclopramide)
- Muscle relaxants (cyclobenzaprine)
- Antihistamines (cetirizine, diphenhydramine)
Interactions with food items
- Grapefruit juice may interact with Arpizol Tablet. As a result, if you take an Arpizol Tablet with grapefruit juice, the efficacy of Arpizol Tablet may be reduced. Arpizol Tablet may interact with St. John's Wort (a herbal medication used to treat depression).
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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 5 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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