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About Apiz 5mg Tablet MD

ARIPIPRAZOLE belongs to a class of drugs called antipsychotics and mood stabilizer primarily used to treat mood disorders like schizophrenia, irritability linked with autism, and Tourette's syndrome. Besides this, ARIPIPRAZOLE also helps in managing mental depression along with other antidepressant medicines. Schizophrenia affects the ability of a person to feel, think and behave clearly. Tourette's syndrome is a mental disorder characterized by uncontrollable, repetitive movements or unwanted sounds (tics). Psychosis may be caused due to disturbances in chemical messenger activity known as neurotransmitters (like dopamine and serotonin) in the brain.

Uses of Apiz 5mg Tablet MD

Schizophrenia, Mania, Bipolar disorder

Medicinal Benefits of Apiz 5mg Tablet MD

ARIPIPRAZOLE contains Aripiprazole which is available in oral tablet, oral solution, and injection form. It helps treat various psychotic conditions like schizophrenia, mood disorders (such as mania and bipolar disorder), and sometimes depression. ARIPIPRAZOLE inhibits the dopamine receptor in our brain thereby controlling the positive symptoms (like hallucinations, misbelief and unfriendliness) and negative symptoms (like social isolation, lack of emotion, poor attention and memory loss) of schizophrenia. Thus, ARIPIPRAZOLE improves overall behaviour and thoughts and helps in having a better social life and comfortably doing daily activities. ARIPIPRAZOLE may be used in combination with other medicines to treat depression. Additionally, ARIPIPRAZOLE is also used to reduce unwanted sounds (tics) severity in Tourette's syndrome (a nervous system problem that causes unwanted sounds or sudden movements). 

Directions for Use

Use ARIPIPRAZOLE exactly as prescribed by a doctor. Oral tablet: Take ARIPIPRAZOLE with or without food and swallow whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew or break it. Liquid syrup: Shake the bottle well before use and take ARIPIPRAZOLE with or without food. Take ARIPIPRAZOLE in doses as prescribed by a doctor with the help of a measuring cup provided. Injection: Do not self administer. Any healthcare professional will administer it.

Side Effects of Apiz 5mg Tablet MD

Like all medicines, ARIPIPRAZOLE can cause some common side effects such as drowsiness, headache, tiredness, akathisia (inability to sit still), difficulty in sleeping, light-headedness, indigestion, shaking, blurred vision, nausea, vomiting, anxiety and increased saliva production. Most of these side effects of ARIPIPRAZOLE do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

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In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

If you are allergic to ARIPIPRAZOLE or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. ARIPIPRAZOLE should be used with caution in elderly patients above 65 years of age as there is an increased risk of adverse reactions such as dizziness, changes in the ability to move and balance, orthostatic hypotension (fall in blood pressure when standing up) and drowsiness. Avoid taking ARIPIPRAZOLE if you are pregnant or breastfeeding and consult a doctor. ARIPIPRAZOLE is not recommended for children below 15 years of age. If you have any self-harming thoughts or behaviour while taking ARIPIPRAZOLE, please contact a doctor immediately. If you develop impulse control disorders such as excessive eating, spending, addictive gambling, or abnormally high sex drive, inform your doctor so that the dose may be adjusted appropriately or are advised to stop taking ARIPIPRAZOLE. If you have diabetes, abnormal blood pressure, high cholesterol, fits, involuntary muscle movements especially in the face, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), blood clots, history of stroke or heart attack, kidney or liver problems, inform your doctor before taking ARIPIPRAZOLE.

Drug-Drug Interaction:

 ARIPIPRAZOLE may have interaction with medicines used to lower high blood pressure (metoprolol), antipsychotics (olanzapine), antidepressants (fluoxetine, paroxetine, venlafaxine), antifungals (itraconazole, ketoconazole), medicines used to treat irregular heartbeat (amiodarone, flecainide, quinidine), HIV drugs (nevirapine, efavirenz, indinavir, ritonavir), painkillers (ibuprofen), antibiotics (rifampicin, rifabutin), anticonvulsants (phenytoin, carbamazepine, phenobarbital).