Arpizol 5 Tablet
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Overview
Product introduction
Arpizol 5 Tablet is an antipsychotic medicine. It is used in the treatment of schizophrenia (a mental disorder that can result in hallucinations or delusions and also adversely affects a person’s ability to think and behave) and mania. It can also be used to treat depression and bipolar disorders.
Arpizol 5 Tablet is taken by mouth with or without food preferably at morning. However, it is advisable to take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor and if you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. It is important that this medication is not stopped suddenly without talking to doctor as it may worsen your symptoms.
Some common side effects of this medicine includes nausea, vomiting, blurred vision, and dryness in mouth. Initially, this medicine may cause sudden drop in the blood pressure when you change positions, so it is better to rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down. It also causes dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. This medicine may increase your blood sugar and cholesterol levels. However, modifying your lifestyle by having a healthy diet and doing exercise regularly can reduce this side effect. Remember to inform doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood or behavior, new or worsening depression, or suicidal thoughts while taking this medicine.
Benefits
Uses of Arpizol Tablet
Benefits of Arpizol Tablet
In Mania
Mania means extremely excited or elevated mood. Arpizol 5 Tablet helps calm the mood and relax the nerves. This stabilises the mood and prevents the symptoms of mania from recurring again. Taking Arpizol 5 Tablet will ensure that you have a better social life and are able to do daily activities more comfortably.
In Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a mental disorder in which a person’s thinking ability, feelings and behavior become abnormal. Arpizol 5 Tablet helps restore the chemical imbalances in the brain that are responsible for such changes. It improves thoughts, behavior and enhances the quality of life
Side Effects
Side effects of Arpizol Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Arpizol
- Akathisia (inability to stay still)
- Anxiety
- Blurred vision
- Constipation
- Dizziness
- Fatigue
- Headache
- Increased saliva production
- Indigestion
- Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
- Nausea
- Parkinsonism
- Restlessness
- Sleepiness
- Tremors
- Vomiting
- Diabetes
Safety Advice
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Arpizol 5 Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Arpizol 5 Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Arpizol 5 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Arpizol 5 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Arpizol 5 Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Arpizol 5 Tablet is recommended.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Arpizol 5 Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Arpizol 5 Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
How to use
How to use Arpizol Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Arpizol 5 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Arpizol Tablet works
Arpizol 5 Tablet is an atypical antipsychotic. It works by changing the action of certain chemical messengers in the brain that affect thoughts.
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