Manufacturer: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Salt Composition : Asenapine(5mg)
Strip of 10 Sublingual Tablet
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Asenapt 5 Sublingual tablet is taken by mouth without food. However, it is advisable to take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a 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. This medication mustn't be stopped suddenly without talking to the doctor as it may worsen your symptoms.
Asenapt 5 Sublingual tablet is an atypical antipsychotic. It works by modulating the action of certain chemical messengers in the brain that affect thoughts.
Elimination of asenapine is primarily through direct glucuronidation by UGT1A4 and oxidative metabolism by cytochrome P450 isoenzymes (predominantly CYP1A2). Following an initial more rapid distribution phase, the mean terminal half-life is approximately 24 hrs.
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 Asenapt
Abnormal involuntary movements
Anxiety
Dizziness
Dystonia (involuntary muscle contractions)
Increased saliva production
Nausea
Parkinsonism
Sleepiness
Taste change
Weight gain
diabetes.
a high prolactin level.
excessive fat in the blood.
low amount of magnesium in the blood.
low amount of potassium in the blood.
overweight.
low levels of white blood cells.
low levels of a type of white blood cell called neutrophils.
Asenapt 5 Sublingual 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.
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Asenapt 5 Sublingual tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Asenapt 5 Sublingual tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Asenapine is used to treat the symptoms of schizophrenia (a mental illness that causes disturbed or unusual thinking, loss of interest in life, and strong or inappropriate emotions).
severe hepatic impairment.
dementia.
QT Prolongation.
NMS.
tardive dyskinesia.
aspiration.
seizure.
hematologic abnormalities.
Do not chew, crush, or swallow the tablet. Asenapt 5 Sublingual tablet may be taken with or without food,
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose, please consult your doctor.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Asenapt 5 Sublingual tablet should be taken as per dose and duration suggested by the doctor.
It is advisable not to eat or drink anything for 10 minutes after taking the medicine.
Place the tablet under the tongue or between the cheek and gum, and let it dissolve. Do not chew, crush, or swallow the tablet. Asenapt 5 Sublingual tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Q. Why has Asenapt 5 Sublingual tablet been prescribed?
Asenapt 5 Sublingual tablet is an antipsychotic drug used to treat manic episodes and schizophrenia, a mood disorder. It shortens the time to recovery and prevents mania from returning.
Q. What is the right way to take Asenapt 5 Sublingual tablet?
Place the tablet under the tongue until completely dissolved, this should take a few seconds. Do not chew or swallow the tablet, and do not eat or drink for 10 minutes after taking it—otherwise the medicine will not be absorbed completely and may not work properly.
Q. How many times a day can I take Asenapt 5 Sublingual tablet?
Asenapt 5 Sublingual tablet must be taken twice a day, once in the morning and once in the evening, e.g., after breakfast and dinner or as prescribed by your doctor.
Q. Does Asenapt 5 Sublingual tablet have a local anesthetic effect?
Yes, this medicine can cause tingling or numbing of the tongue and mouth for up to an hour after each dose.
