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Aripaso 5mg Tablet 10.0 tablets in 1 strip

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Aripaso 5mg Tablet is a product of Daaso Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

Composition: Aripiprazole (5mg)

Pack of 10 tablet

₹ 61.88

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All Details About Aripaso 5mg Tablet

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Aripaso 5mg Tablet

Description:

Aripaso 5mg Tablet is an antipsychotic medicine. It is 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) and mania. It can also be used to treat depression and bipolar disorders.

Aripaso 5mg Tablet is taken by mouth with or without food preferably at morning. However, it is advisable to take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain 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 doctor as it may worsen your symptoms.

Some common side effects of this medicine includes nausea, vomiting, blurred vision, and dryness in mouth. Initially, this medicine may cause sudden drop in the 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 may increase your blood sugar and cholesterol levels. However, modifying your lifestyle by having a healthy diet and doing exercise regularly can reduce this side effect. Remember to inform doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood or behavior, new or worsening depression, or suicidal thoughts while taking this medicine.

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. Aripaso 5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

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 Aripaso

  • Akathisia (inability to stay still)
  • Apprehension
  • Blurred vision
  • Constipation
  • Dizziness
  • Chubbyigue
  • Headache
  • Increased saliva production
  • Indigestion
  • Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
  • Nausea
  • Parkinsonism
  • Restlessness
  • Sleepiness
  • Tremors
  • Vomiting
  • Diabetes

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Aripaso 5mg Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Aripaso 5mg 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.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Aripaso 5mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Aripaso 5mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Aripaso 5mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Aripaso 5mg Tablet is recommended.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Aripaso 5mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Aripaso 5mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

FAQs:

Is Aripaso 5mg Tablet a mood stabilizer?

Aripaso 5mg 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.

How long does Aripaso 5mg Tablet take to work?

The benefit of Aripaso 5mg Tablet may appear after a few days or few weeks of starting Aripaso 5mg Tablet. It may take 4-6 weeks to see the full benefits of this medicine.

Does Aripaso 5mg Tablet affect you sexually?

Affirmative, Aripaso 5mg 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 Aripaso 5mg Tablet.

What is the most important thing that I should know about Aripaso 5mg Tablet?

Aripaso 5mg 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 Aripaso 5mg Tablet, as they can develop suicidal tendencies.

What should I avoid while using Aripaso 5mg Tablet?

Aripaso 5mg Tablet 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.

Can Aripaso 5mg Tablet be taken by diabetics?

Aripaso 5mg Tablet may cause an increase in blood sugar levels. Intensely 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.

Does Aripaso 5mg Tablet cause weight gain?

Aripaso 5mg Tablet 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 Aripaso 5mg Tablet, consult your doctor for diet and exercise advice.

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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