Soltus 50mg Strip Of 10 Tablets
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INTAS PHARMACEUTICALS LTD
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Product Summary
| Salt Content | Amisulpride(50.0 Mg) |
| Uses | Schizophrenia, acute psychotic episodes |
| Therapy | Anti-psychotics |
| Side effects | Indigestion, blurred vision, constipation, nausea, headache, tremors, dizziness, tremors, drowsiness, anxiety, inability to stay still, increased saliva secretion, fatigue, vomiting, difficulty sleeping, weight gain, involuntary movements, raised prolactin levels. |
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Medical Description
Soltus 50 mg tablet is used for treating schizophrenia and acute psychosis. It has an active component called amisulpride 50 mg. It belongs to the class of atypical antipsychotic medications. It works by blocking receptors and increasing dopamine and serotonin levels in the brain. These are chemical substances present that help stabilises the mood and reduce the activity of the nerve cells in the brain.
Schizophrenia is a psychological disorder that affects a person's ability to think, feel and behave correctly. Soltus tablets help treat symptoms like irritability, anxiety, and other behaviour problems in these patients. This medicine is also used in treating postoperative nausea and vomiting at low doses, in combination with other medications. It can also be used for treating depression. It cannot be used in children under 18 years of age.
Soltus tablet has some side effects like nausea, dizziness, vomiting, etc. Before using this medicine, inform your doctor about your current treatments to prevent any medicine interaction and adverse effects. Also, inform your doctors that you are suffering from heart diseases, kidney, liver problems, seizures, etc. It is not recommended to use this medicine in certain conditions, and it may require dose adjustments in others.
Uses
- Schizophrenia (a mental disorder that affects a person's ability to think and feel with abnormal behaviour)
- Acute psychotic episodes
Contraindications
Do not use the Soltus tablet if you have any of the following conditions:
If you are allergic to any component of Soltus tablet
If you are already on other antipsychotic medication.
If you are using Levodopa for the treatment of Parkinson's disease.
If you have breast cancer or a family history of breast cancer. This medicine can increase prolactin (hormone) levels in the body.
If you have an adrenal gland tumour (pheochromocytoma), this medicine can cause life-threatening high blood pressure.
If you are pregnant or planning for a pregnancy.
Side effects
- Indigestion
- Blurred vision
- Constipation
- Nausea
- Headache
- Tremors
- Dizziness
- Tremors
- Drowsiness
- Anxiety
- Inability to stay still
- Increased saliva secretion
- Fatigue
- Vomiting
- Difficulty sleeping
- Weight gain
- Involuntary muscle movements
- Raised prolactin levels in the blood
- Disclaimer - Most of these side effects do not require medical treatment, and they will disappear once you have adjusted to the dose. But, if any of these conditions persist for a long duration, consult your doctor immediately.
Precautions and Warnings
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
Talk to your doctor if
- You have any previous mild liver or kidney condition; this medicine may need some dose adjustment.
- You are older in age; the effects of the medicine are exaggerated, so use it with caution.
- You have a bleeding disorder, or you are on a blood thinner, use this tablet with caution.
- You are using any medications like painkillers that cause sedation or tranquillisation.
- You have a seizure disorder and are on anti-epileptic medications, do not use them without informing your doctor.
- You have any suicidal or self-harming thoughts, talk to your doctor.
- You have any heart condition, stroke, be cautious while using this medicine.
- You are using any herbal medicines or supplements; they can interfere with this medicine.
- Monitor your blood glucose levels, as this medicine can cause fluctuations in blood glucose levels.
Directions for Use
- Take the Soltus tablet exactly as prescribed by the doctor.
- Do not exceed or change the dosage, even if you cannot feel its effects.
- You can take it with or without food, preferably at bedtime.
- Do not break this tablet or chew it.
- Take the tablet 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 have adverse effects.
Storage and disposal
Store the Soltus tablets in dry conditions. Keep them away from wet surfaces, direct sunlight, and humid conditions. Keep this away from children and pets.
Dispose of the packaging carefully after using it. Throw it away if the package has been opened. Before taking the tablet, check the expiration date, and dispose of the medicine if it's past the expiration date.
Dosage
Overdose
- The Soltus tablet overdose can cause symptoms like dizziness, tremors, agitation, convulsion, nausea, vomiting, hypotension, increased heart rate, sleep disturbances, confusion, diminished reflexes and coma. If you overdose on this medicine and experience any of these symptoms, immediately seek emergency medical treatment from a nearby hospital.
Missed a Dose
If you have missed a dose of the Soltus tablet, take it as soon as possible. If you remember missing a dose when it's already time to take the next dose, then skip the missed dose and take the next one. Talk to your doctor if you have any confusion about it. Do not take both doses together as it can cause an overdose.
Mode of Action
How Does It Work?
Soltus tablet consists of amisulpride. It belongs to the atypical antipsychotic class of medications. It works by increasing dopamine and serotonin activity by blocking their receptors. These are chemical substances responsible for improving mood, ability and cognitive behaviour. By blocking these receptors, the effect of these substances lasts longer, which helps in enhancing the various symptoms of psychological and mental disorders.
Interactions
Interactions with other medicines
- If you are using a medicine that lower potassium like diuretics, laxatives, etc. with Soltus tablet, it can further lower the potassium levels in the blood and cause adverse effects
- It is not recommended to use Soltus tablet with Levodopa for Parkinson’s diseases, as both of them have precisely the opposite effect,
- If you are using medicines that lower heart rate, this medicine can reduce heart rate even more.
- If you are already using other antipsychotic, antidepressant or anti-seizure medications, using Soltus tablets can cause severe side effects.
- Be cautious if you are using other sedatives, heart medicines, antimalarial medications, antihistamines, etc. All of them can cause medical interactions.
Interactions with food items
- Do not take the Soltus tablet with alcohol. It can interfere with the effects of the medicine and increase the severity of side effects like drowsiness, dizziness, mood disorders, etc.
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Manufacturer Details
Brand:SOLTUS
Manufacturer Name:INTAS PHARMACEUTICALS LTD
Address:<p>1. Chinubhai Centre, Off. Nehru Bridge, Ashram Road, Ahmedabad - 380009. Gujarat. India.</p>
Country of Origin:India
Vendor Details
Fulfillment Information: Soltus 50 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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