Sultaren 5mg Injection 1.0 Injection in 1 vial

All Details About Sultaren 5mg Injection

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

Description:

Sultaren 5mg Injection is a prescription medicine used in the treatment of schizophrenia. It works by blocking the action of dopamine, a chemical messenger in the brain that affects thoughts and mood.

Sultaren 5mg Injection is taken by mouth with or without food preferably before bedtime. 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, 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 can lead to weight gain and 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.

Uses:

Treatment of Schizophrenia

Directions For Use:

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Compassionately do not self administer.

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 Sultaren

Hypotension (low blood pressure)
Sleepiness
Extrapyramidal symptoms
Blurred vision
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
Increased prolactin level in blood

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Sultaren 5mg Injection.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Sultaren 5mg Injection 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

Sultaren 5mg Injection 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

Sultaren 5mg Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
You may feel less alert, drowsy or sleepy while taking this medicine. This may affect your driving ability.

Kidney

CAUTION

Sultaren 5mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Sultaren 5mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Employ of Sultaren 5mg Injection is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Sultaren 5mg Injection is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Sultaren 5mg Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

FAQs:

Does Sultaren 5mg Injection make you sleepy?

Affirmative, Sultaren 5mg Injection 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 Sultaren 5mg Injection?

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 Sultaren 5mg Injection do to the brain?

Sultaren 5mg Injection 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. Sultaren 5mg Injection prevents this excessive activity of dopamine in the brain which helps in treating symptoms of schizophrenia.

Does Sultaren 5mg Injection help with anxiety?

No, there is no data to support the use of Sultaren 5mg Injection in the treatment of anxiety. On the contrary, anxiety is a common side effect of Sultaren 5mg Injection.

Can I stop taking Sultaren 5mg Injection after some time?

No, you should keep taking Sultaren 5mg Injection 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 Sultaren 5mg Injection?

You should not take Sultaren 5mg Injection if you are under 15 years of age, allergic to it, have breast cancer or a tumor known as prolactinoma. Avoid taking Sultaren 5mg Injection 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 Sultaren 5mg Injection addictive?

No, there is no evidence to say that Sultaren 5mg Injection causes addiction. Also, its use is not known to have any tendency for abuse.

What are the withdrawal symptoms of Sultaren 5mg Injection?

Suddenly stopping Sultaren 5mg Injection 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 Sultaren 5mg Injection.

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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