Arpizol 20mg Tablet (Aripiprazole 20mg)

About Arpizol 20mg Tablet 10’s

Arpizol 20mg Tablet 10’s belongs to a class of drugs called antipsychotics and mood stabilizer primarily used to treat mood disorders like schizophrenia, irritability linked with autism, and Tourette’s syndrome. Besides this, Arpizol 20 Tablet 10’s also helps in managing mental depression along with other antidepressant medicines. Schizophrenia affects the ability of a person to feel, think and behave clearly. Tourette’s syndrome is a mental disorder characterized by uncontrollable, repetitive movements or unwanted sounds (tics). Psychosis may be caused due to disturbances in chemical messenger activity known as neurotransmitters (like dopamine and serotonin) in the brain.

Arpizol 20mg Tablet 10’s contains Aripiprazole that stabilizes and blocks the dopamine and serotonin receptors in the brain, preventing its overactivity, thereby controlling the positive symptoms like hallucinations, misbelief, and unfriendly characteristics of schizophrenia. Arpizol 20 Tablet 10’s improves the activity of dopamine and serotonin receptors in other areas of the brain. It helps control negative symptoms (like lack of emotion, social isolation, poor attention and memory loss) of schizophrenia. Thus, Arpizol 20mg Tablet 10’s improves mood swings, depression and other psychotic problems.

Take Arpizol 20 Tablet 10’s with or without food and swallow whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew or break it. Your doctor will advise you how often you take Arpizol 20 Tablet 10’s based on your medical condition. Some people may experience drowsiness, headache, tiredness, akathisia (inability to sit still), difficulty sleeping, light-headedness, indigestion, shaking, blurred vision, nausea, vomiting, and anxiety and increased saliva production. Most of these side effects of Arpizol 20 Tablet 10’s do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are allergic to Arpizol 20 Tablet 10’s or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Arpizol 20 Tablet 10’s should be used with caution in elderly patients above 65 years of age. There is an increased risk of adverse reactions such as dizziness, inability to move and balance, orthostatic hypotension (fall in blood pressure when standing up) and drowsiness. Avoid taking Arpizol 20 Tablet 10’s if you are pregnant or breastfeeding and consult a doctor. Arpizol 20 Tablet 10’s is not recommended for children below 15 years of age. If you have any self-harming thoughts or behaviour while taking Arpizol 20 Tablet 10’s, please contact a doctor immediately. If you have diabetes, abnormal blood pressure, high cholesterol, fits, involuntary muscle movements especially in the face, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), blood clots, history of stroke or heart attack, kidney or liver problems, inform your doctor before taking Arpizol 20 Tablet 10’s.

Uses of Arpizol 20mg Tablet 10’s

Schizophrenia, Mania, Bipolar disorder

Medicinal Benefits

Arpizol 20 Tablet 10’s contains Aripiprazole which is available in oral tablet, oral solution, and injection form. It helps treat various psychotic conditions like schizophrenia, mood disorders (such as mania and bipolar disorder), and sometimes depression. Arpizol 20 Tablet 10’s inhibits the dopamine receptor in our brain thereby controlling the positive symptoms (like hallucinations, misbelief and unfriendliness) and negative symptoms (like social isolation, lack of emotion, poor attention and memory loss) of schizophrenia. Thus, Arpizol 20 Tablet 10’s improves overall behaviour and thoughts and helps in having a better social life and comfortably doing daily activities. Arpizol 20 Tablet 10’s may be used in combination with other medicines to treat depression. Additionally, Arpizol 20 Tablet 10’s is also used to reduce unwanted sounds (tics) severity in Tourette’s syndrome (a nervous system problem that causes unwanted sounds or sudden movements).

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Directions for Use

Use Arpizol 20 Tablet 10’s exactly as prescribed by a doctor. Oral tablet: Take Arpizol 20 Tablet 10’s with or without food and swallow whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew or break it. Liquid syrup: Shake the bottle well before use and take Arpizol 20 Tablet 10’s with or without food. Take Arpizol 20 Tablet 10’s in doses as prescribed by a doctor with the help of a measuring cup provided.Injection: Do not self administer. Any healthcare professional will administer it.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Arpizol 20mg Tablet 10’s

Like all medicines, Arpizol 20 Tablet 10’s can cause some common side effects such as drowsiness, headache, tiredness, akathisia (inability to sit still), difficulty in sleeping, light-headedness, indigestion, shaking, blurred vision, nausea, vomiting, anxiety and increased saliva production. Most of these side effects of Arpizol 20 Tablet 10’s do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

If you are allergic to Arpizol 20 Tablet 10’s or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Arpizol 20 Tablet 10’s should be used with caution in elderly patients above 65 years of age as there is an increased risk of adverse reactions such as dizziness, changes in the ability to move and balance, orthostatic hypotension (fall in blood pressure when standing up) and drowsiness. Avoid taking Arpizol 20 Tablet 10’s if you are pregnant or breastfeeding and consult a doctor. Arpizol 20 Tablet 10’s is not recommended for children below 15 years of age. If you have any self-harming thoughts or behaviour while taking Arpizol 20 Tablet 10’s, please contact a doctor immediately. If you develop impulse control disorders such as excessive eating, spending, addictive gambling, or abnormally high sex drive, inform your doctor so that the dose may be adjusted appropriately or are advised to stop taking Arpizol 20 Tablet 10’s. If you have diabetes, abnormal blood pressure, high cholesterol, fits, involuntary muscle movements especially in the face, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), blood clots, history of stroke or heart attack, kidney or liver problems, inform your doctor before taking Arpizol 20 Tablet 10’s.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: Arpizol 20 Tablet 10’s may have interaction with medicines used to lower high blood pressure (metoprolol), antipsychotics (olanzapine), antidepressants (fluoxetine, paroxetine, venlafaxine), antifungals (itraconazole, ketoconazole), medicines used to treat irregular heartbeat (amiodarone, flecainide, quinidine), HIV drugs (nevirapine, efavirenz, indinavir, ritonavir), painkillers (ibuprofen), antibiotics (rifampicin, rifabutin), anticonvulsants (phenytoin, carbamazepine, phenobarbital).

Drug-Food Interaction: Arpizol 20 Tablet 10’s may interact with grapefruit juice. Therefore, avoid intake of grapefruit juice with Arpizol 20 Tablet 10’s as it may reduce the effect of Arpizol 20 Tablet 10’s. Avoid taking St. John’s Wort (herbal medicine used to treat depression) as it may interact with Arpizol 20 Tablet 10’s. Also, avoid alcohol intake as it may increase side effects such as drowsiness, dizziness or difficulty in concentrating.

Drug-Disease Interaction: If you have diabetes, abnormal blood pressure, high cholesterol, fits, involuntary muscle movements especially in the face, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), blood clots, history of stroke or heart attack, liver or kidney problems, inform your doctor before taking Arpizol 20 Tablet 10’s.