Manufacturer: Orchid Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Salt Composition : Aripiprazole(10mg)
Strip of 10 Tablet
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Arza 10mg Tablet 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. This medicine may increase your blood sugar and cholesterol levels. However, modifying your lifestyle by having a healthy diet and exercising regularly can reduce this side effect. your doctor will monitor your blood sugar and cholesterol levels periodically while you are taking this medication. Inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood or behavior, new or worsening depression, or suicidal thoughts while taking this medicine. Before taking the medicine you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding. You should avoid drinking alcohol as it may increase some side effects.
Aripiprazole is a partial agonist at D2 receptors. It may act as an antipsychotic by: Lowering dopaminergic neurotransmission in the mesolimbic pathway. Enhancing dopaminergic activity in the mesocortical pathway.
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 Arza
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.
Arza 10mg 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.
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Arza 10mg Tablet.
Arza 10mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Aripiprazole is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, Tourette's syndrome, and irritability associated with autistic disorder). It may also be used in combination with other medication to treat depression. Aripiprazole is known as an antipsychotic drug (atypical type).
Strong CyP2D6 inhibitors such as the anti-malaria drug quinidine and the antidepressants Prozac and Paxil. Strong CYP3A4 inducers such as the anticonvulsant carbamazepine and the antibiotic rifampin. Benzodiazepines such as lorazepam. Hypertension drugs.
Do not chew, crush or break it. Arza 10mg Tablet may be taken with or without food
Store below 30°C
You have been prescribed Arza 10mg Tablet 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.
Arza 10mg Tablet 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 Arza 10mg Tablet 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. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Arza 10mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Q. Is Arza 10mg Tablet a mood stabilizer?
Arza 10mg Tablet 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 Arza 10mg Tablet take to work?
The benefit of Arza 10mg Tablet may appear after a few days or few weeks of starting Arza 10mg Tablet. It may take 4-6 weeks to see the full benefits of this medicine.
Q. Does Arza 10mg Tablet affect you sexually?
Yes, Arza 10mg Tablet 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 Arza 10mg Tablet.
Q. What is the most important thing that I should know about Arza 10mg Tablet?
Arza 10mg Tablet 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 Arza 10mg Tablet, as they can develop suicidal tendencies.
