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About Aprinate 100mg Tablet

OPIPRAMOL contains an 'anti-anxiety medication,' primarily used to treat anxiety disorder. It is also used to treat somatic disturbances. An anxiety disorder is a mental problem characterized by feelings of excessive fear or worry that affects an individual's daily activities. Somatic disturbances is a disorder in which a person puts an extreme focus on physical symptoms like fatigue and pain, which causes major emotional stress and problems in functioning.

OPIPRAMOL contains Opipramol (a tricyclic anti-depressant), which is used to treat general anxiety. It works by increasing the levels of certain chemical messengers in the brain that help in regulating mood and behaviour. As a result, a person can perform daily activities with more productivity and also improve quality of life.

Uses of Aprinate 100mg Tablet

Anxiety disorder, Somatic disturbances

Medicinal Benefits of Aprinate 100mg Tablet

OPIPRAMOL contains an 'anti-anxiety medication,' Opipramol (a tricyclic anti-depressant), which is used to treat general anxiety. It is also used to treat somatic disturbances. It works by increasing the levels of certain chemical messengers in the brain that help in regulating mood and behaviour. OPIPRAMOL reduces anxiety symptoms like tiredness, restlessness, difficulty concentrating, feeling irritability, and insomnia (sleep problems).  Hence, it will improve daily activities and increase productivity.

Directions for Use

Take the tablet of OPIPRAMOL with or without food or as directed by your physician. Swallow the whole tablet with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew, or break it.

Side Effects of Aprinate 100mg Tablet

• Nasal congestion (stuffy nose)
• Dryness in mouth
• Fatigue
• Drowsiness
• Hypotension (decreased blood pressure)
• Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing)

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In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

Do not take OPIPRAMOL if you are allergic to OPIPRAMOL or any of its ingredients. Inform your doctor before taking OPIPRAMOL if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. OPIPRAMOL is known to cause drowsiness, so do not drive or operate any machinery that requires mental alertness if you are taking OPIPRAMOL. Avoid consuming alcohol while taking OPIPRAMOL, as it may cause excessive sleepiness or drowsiness. Your doctor may constantly monitor your blood counts and liver functions. If you have a fever, stomach pain, nausea, or observe yellowing of your eyes or skin, please inform your doctor. Also, do not suddenly stop taking OPIPRAMOL as it might lead to bradycardia (slow heart rate), cardiac problems. Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (anti-depression medication) should not be taken along with OPIPRAMOL as they are known to cause serious unpleasant side effects.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction:

OPIPRAMOL is known to interact in patients with liver or kidney problems, urinary retention, bladder problems, glaucoma, BPH (benign prostatic hyperplasia), pyloric stenosis (food is unable to reach small intestine), history of seizures.

Drug-Disease Interaction:

OPIPRAMOL is known to interact with monoamine oxidase inhibitors (selegiline, moclobemide), beta-blockers (propranolol, atenolol), anti-convulsants (diazepam, clonazepam).

Safety Advice

ALCOHOL

Avoid consumption of alcohol with OPIPRAMOL as it may increase the risk of drowsiness and other adverse effects.

PREGNANCY

OPIPRAMOL is a Category C pregnancy drug, and safety is unknown. Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy.

BREAST FEEDING

It is unknown whether OPIPRAMOL is excreted in human milk. Please consult a doctor before using OPIPRAMOL while breastfeeding.

DRIVING

OPIPRAMOL may cause dizziness, double vision, or drowsiness in some people. Therefore, avoid driving if you feel drowsy, dizzy, or experience any vision problems after taking OPIPRAMOL.

LIVER

Take OPIPRAMOL with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

KIDNEY

Take OPIPRAMOL with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.