Manufacturer: Reliance Formulation Pvt Ltd
Salt Composition : Aripiprazole(5mg)
Strip of 10 Tablet Md
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Apiz 5mg Tablet MD may be taken with or without food, preferably in the morning. However, it is advised to take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. The dose and how often you need it will be decided by your doctor so that you get the right amount to control your symptoms. It may be increased gradually. It may take a few weeks before you start to feel better. 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 your doctor as this can worsen your symptoms.
Apiz 5mg Tablet MD is an atypical antipsychotic. It works by changing the action of certain chemical messengers in the brain that affect thoughts.
Aripiprazole accumulation is predictable from single-dose pharmacokinetics. At steady state, the pharmacokinetics of aripiprazole are dose-proportional. Elimination of aripiprazole is mainly through hepatic metabolism involving two P450 isozymes, CYP2D6 and CYP3A4.
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 Apiz
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
overweight
very low levels of granulocytes, a type of white blood cell
low levels of white blood cells
low levels of a type of white blood cell called neutrophils
confusion
suicidal thoughts
Alzheimer's disease
a type of movement disorder called parkinsonism
tardive dyskinesia, a disorder characterized by involuntary movements of the face, mouth and tongue
neuroleptic malignant syndrome, a reaction characterized by fever, muscle rigidity and confusion
a low seizure threshold
a low supply of oxygen rich blood to the heart
chronic heart failure
a disorder of the blood vessels of the brain
orthostatic hypotension, a form of low blood pressure
low blood pressure
seizures
weight gain
susceptible to breathing fluid into lungs
problems with food passing through the esophagus
metabolic syndrome x
dementia in an elderly person
CYP2D6 poor metabolizer
Apiz 5mg Tablet MD 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.
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Apiz 5mg Tablet MD.
Apiz 5mg Tablet MD 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.
Use with caution
Below 9years: Contraindicated
Aripiprazole is indicated for manic and mixed episodes associated with bipolar I disorder, irritability associated with autism spectrum disorder, treatment of schizophrenia, treatment of Tourette's disorder, and as an adjunctive treatment of major depressive disorder Label.
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).
Do not handle the tablets with wet hands. Put it in your mouth but do not swallow it. Apiz 5mg Tablet MD may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Apiz 5mg Tablet MD, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
You have been prescribed Apiz 5mg Tablet MD for relieving psychotic symptoms and manic episodes.
It may take 4 to 6 weeks to see full effects on thoughts and mood. Keep taking it as prescribed.
Your doctor may advise you to take it in the morning if you experience any difficulty in sleeping.
It may increase your blood sugar and cholesterol. Eat healthy, exercise regularly and monitor your blood sugar and cholesterol levels regularly.
Apiz 5mg Tablet MD may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Don't drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
Avoid consuming alcohol when taking the Apiz 5mg Tablet MD as it may cause excessive drowsiness.
Talk to your doctor if you notice sudden mood changes, unusual movements or develop suicidal thoughts.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Do not handle the tablets with wet hands. Put it in your mouth but do not swallow it. Apiz 5mg Tablet MD may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Q. Is Apiz 5mg Tablet MD a mood stabilizer?
Apiz 5mg Tablet MD is effective in treating manic episodes and other mood symptoms of bipolar disorder but not for the depressive episodes. Therefore, it can be combined with mood stabilizers like valproate to treat bipolar disorders.
Q. How long does Apiz 5mg Tablet MD take to work?
The benefit of Apiz 5mg Tablet MD may appear after a few days or few weeks of starting Apiz 5mg Tablet MD. It may take 4-6 weeks to see the full benefits of this medicine.
Q. Does Apiz 5mg Tablet MD affect you sexually?
Yes, Apiz 5mg Tablet MD may cause prolonged and painful erection (priapism) in some patients. It may also cause impulse control disorder wherein the patient may develop urges or cravings that are irresistible and unusual for that person. In this case, the patient may develop an abnormally high sex drive or may experience an increase in sexual thoughts or feelings. Consult your doctor who may modify your dose or may advise to stop Apiz 5mg Tablet MD.
Q. What is the most important thing that I should know about Apiz 5mg Tablet MD?
Apiz 5mg Tablet MD is not approved in elderly patients with dementia as it may increase the risk of causing death. Dementia is a brain disorder that affects the ability to remember, think clearly, communicate, and perform daily activities. This may further cause changes in mood and personality. Furthermore, patients with depression should be closely monitored when being given Apiz 5mg Tablet MD, as they can develop suicidal tendencies.
Q. What should I avoid while using Apiz 5mg Tablet MD?
Apiz 5mg Tablet MD may commonly cause sleepiness, sedation, dizziness, blurred vision, and double vision. Avoid driving and using heavy machinery if you experience these symptoms. You should also avoid over-exercise, over-exposure to heat or getting dehydrated by avoiding direct sunlight. It is recommended to stay indoors in hot weather, and drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration.
Q. Can Apiz 5mg Tablet MD be taken by diabetics?
Apiz 5mg Tablet MD may cause an increase in blood sugar levels. Extremely high levels of blood sugar may cause coma and death. Therefore, if you have diabetes, you should stay alert and check your blood sugar levels regularly.
Q. Does Apiz 5mg Tablet MD cause weight gain?
Apiz 5mg Tablet MD may cause weight gain in some patients. This medicine may also increase the cholesterol and fat levels in the blood. If you gain weight during treatment with Apiz 5mg Tablet MD, consult your doctor for diet and exercise advice.
