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Amis 50mg Tablet is a product of D D Pharmaceuticals
Composition: Amisulpride (50mg)

Pack of 10 tablet

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All Details About Amis 50mg Tablet

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Amis 50mg Tablet

Description:

Amis 50mg Tablet is a prescription medicine used in the treatment of schizophrenia, a mental disorder that can result in hallucinations or delusions and also adversely affects a person’s ability to think and behave.

Amis 50mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, preferably before bedtime. 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. 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. It is important that this medication is not stopped suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may worsen your symptoms.

Some common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, dryness in the mouth, blurred vision, insomnia, and erectile dysfunction. Initially, this medicine may cause a sudden drop in blood pressure when you change positions, so it is better to rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down. It also causes dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. This medicine can lead to weight gain and 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.

Uses:

Directions For Use:

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. Amis 50mg Tablet may be taken with or without food.

Side Effects:

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

Ordinary side effects of Amis

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Dryness in mouth
  • Constipation
  • Weight gain
  • Decreased blood pressure
  • Dystonia (involuntary muscle contractions)
  • Akathisia (inability to stay still)
  • Increased prolactin level in blood
  • Blurred vision
  • Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
  • Erectile dysfunction

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Amis 50mg Tablet
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Amis 50mg Tablet is not recommended during pregnancy as there is positive evidence of fetal risk based on animal studies. However, it may still be prescribed by a doctor in situations where the benefits outweigh the risks.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Amis 50mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. It should be used only if the expected benefit outweighs the potential risk. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Amis 50mg Tablet may cause side effects that could affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Amis 50mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Amis 50mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data suggest dose adjustment may not be needed.

FAQs:

Does Amis 50mg Tablet make you sleepy?

Affirmative, Amis 50mg Tablet may make you sleepy, drowsy, less alert, and may even blur your vision. If you experience these symptoms you should not drive or operate heavy machinery.

When should I take Amis 50mg Tablet?

The time of taking the medicine will be suggested by your doctor depending upon your dose. Doses up to 300 mg can be taken anytime of the day but preferably at the same time each day. Doses more than 300 mg can be taken half in the morning and half in the evening. You can take the medicine during or between meals.

What does Amis 50mg Tablet do to the brain?

Amis 50mg Tablet belongs to antipsychotic class of medicines. It acts against dopamine receptors in the brain. Dopamine is a neurotransmitter which helps in regulating mood and behavior. Schizophrenia is associated with an overactivity of dopamine in the brain, and this overactivity may cause delusions and hallucinations. Amis 50mg Tablet prevents this excessive activity of dopamine in the brain which helps in treating symptoms of schizophrenia.

Does Amis 50mg Tablet help with anxiety?

No, there is no data to support the use of Amis 50mg Tablet in the treatment of anxiety. On the contrary, anxiety is a common side effect of Amis 50mg Tablet.

Can I stop taking Amis 50mg Tablet after some time?

No, you should keep taking Amis 50mg Tablet as long as your doctor has advised. Do not stop the medication even if you feel better. Stopping it suddenly may worsen your condition or symptoms may come back. Communicate to your doctor who will gradually reduce your dose.

Who should not take Amis 50mg Tablet?

You should not take Amis 50mg Tablet if you are under 15 years of age, allergic to it, have breast cancer or a tumor known as prolactinoma. Avoid taking Amis 50mg Tablet if you are breastfeeding, have tumor of adrenal glands (pheochromocytoma), or if you are taking certain medicines like levodopa, medicines to treat heart rhythm disorders, etc.

Is Amis 50mg Tablet addictive?

No, there is no evidence to say that Amis 50mg Tablet causes addiction. Also, its use is not known to have any tendency for abuse.

What are the withdrawal symptoms of Amis 50mg Tablet?

Suddenly stopping Amis 50mg Tablet may cause withdrawal symptoms which include nausea, vomiting, sweating, difficulty sleeping, extreme restlessness, muscle stiffness or abnormal movements, or your original condition may come back. Therefore, it is advised to gradually reduce the dose of Amis 50mg Tablet.

Written by:
Dr. Lokanish
M.B.B.S.

Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H

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