Soltus OD 100 Tablet (Amisulpride 100mg)

$40.00 – $100.00

Country of Origin	India
Dosage Form	Tablets
Generic Name	Amisulpride
Indication	Schizophrenia
Manufacturer	Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Packaging	10 tablets in 1 strip
Composition	Amisulpride (100mg)

Soltus OD 100 Tablet (Amisulpride 100mg)
Pack Size	Price	Price/Unit	Add To Cart
50 Tablet/s	$40.00 (0.8/unit)	$0.8	Soltus OD 100 Tablet (Amisulpride 100mg) quantity
100 Tablet/s	$70.00 (0.7/unit)	$0.7	Soltus OD 100 Tablet (Amisulpride 100mg) quantity
150 Tablet/s	$100.00 (0.67/unit)	$0.67	Soltus OD 100 Tablet (Amisulpride 100mg) quantity

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Description

INTRODUCTION

Soltus OD 100 TABLET contains Amisulpride which belongs to the group of medicines called Antipsychotics. It is used to treat schizophrenia (serious mental disorder) in affected individuals.

Soltus OD 100 TABLET is not recommended for use in patients with breast cancer or prolactin dependent tumor, phaeochromocytoma (type of adrenal gland tumor), and/or pituitary tumor. It is also not recommended for use in patients allergic to amisulpride.

Before taking Soltus OD 100 TABLET, inform your doctor if you have diabetes, Parkinson’s disease (type of brain disorder), fits, signs of low potassium levels in your blood (such as constipation, fatigue, muscle damage), stroke, kidney problems, and/or liver problems (such as hepatic impairment).

SOLTUS OD 100MG TABLET is not recommended for use during pregnancy and in women planning for pregnancy. It is also not recommended for use in breast feeding women.

SOLTUS OD 100MG TABLET is not recommended for use in children and adolescents (below 18 years of age) which should be used with caution in elderly patients (aged above 65 years). Consult your doctor before taking the medicine.

The most common side effects of taking Soltus OD 100 TABLET are feeling anxious, drowsy or agitated, constipation, nausea, vomiting, and/or blurred vision. Consult your doctor if any of these symptoms worsens.

USES OF Soltus OD 100 TABLET

Treats schizophrenia

HOW Soltus OD 100 TABLET WORKS

SOLTUS OD 100MG TABLET works by blocking dopamine D2 receptors (proteins responsible for synthesis and release of dopamine) in brain which results in reduced synthesis of dopamine thus improving thoughts, feelings and behaviour and thereby treating symptoms of schizophrenia in affected individuals.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

Tablet:

Take SOLTUS OD 100MG TABLET as advised by your physician. Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.

Orally Disintegrating Tablet:

Take SOLTUS OD 100MG TABLET as advised by your physician. Place SOLTUS OD 100MG TABLET inside your mouth and allow it to dissolve completely. Do not swallow or chew the medicine. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.

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Soltus OD 300mg Tablet

SIDE EFFECTS OF Soltus OD 100 TABLET

COMMON

Difficulty sleeping, feeling anxious, agitated
Feeling drowsy/sleepy
Constipation, nausea, vomiting, dry mouth
Putting on weight
Unusual production of breast milk in women and men, breast pain
Absence of menstrual period
Breast enlargement in men
Difficulty in getting/maintaining an erection, and/or ejaculating
Dizziness (due to low blood pressure)
Blurred vision

UNCOMMON

High blood sugar
Slow heartbeat
Feeling confused
Nasal congestion
Osteoporosis (condition marked by weak and brittle bones)
Lung infection (due to accidental inhalation of food)
Increase in blood pressure
Difficulty passing urine
Signs of liver tissue damage such as skin and eyes appear yellow (jaundice), abdominal pain and swelling, itchy skin, nausea and vomiting

RARE

Noncancerous benign tumour
Signs of antidiuretic hormone secretion (condition marked by increased secretion of antidiuretic hormone) such as feeling confused/weak, loss of appetite, feeling irritable
Signs of low sodium level (in blood) such as tiredness, weakness, confusion, and/or aching muscles

Stop taking SOLTUS OD 100MG TABLET and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects:

Signs of an allergic reaction symptoms such as difficulty in swallowing/breathing (due to swelling of the hands, feet, ankles, face, lips or throat), itchy, lumpy rash, and/or nettle rash
Fits
More prone get infected due to agranulocytosis (blood disorder) or leukopenia/neutropenia (condition marked by low white blood cells count)
Signs of heart attack/life threatening heart disorder such as very fast/unusual heart rate and/or chest pain.
Signs of neuroleptic malignant syndrome (life threatening antipsychotic drug reaction) such as high temperature, sweating, stiff muscles, fast heartbeat, fast breathing, feel confused, drowsy, and/or agitated.
Signs of blood clots in the veins (especially in the legs) such as swelling, pain, and/or redness in the leg which may travel through blood vessels to lungs causing chest pain and difficulty in breathing.
Trembling, muscle stiffness/spasm, slow movement, producing excess saliva than usual, feeling restless
Uncontrolled movements mainly associated with your arms and legs
Uncontrolled movements associated with your face or tongue
Signs of severe live problems such as fatigue, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain and/or yellow discolouration of the eyes or skin

HOW TO MANAGE SIDE EFFECTS

Constipation:

Try to eat high-fiber foods such as vegetables, cereals, fresh fruit, and drink plenty of water. Involve in regular exercise (going for a daily walk or run) and if this does not help, consult and inform your doctor for receiving alternate treatments for constipation.

Nausea and vomiting:

Try to take SOLTUS OD 100MG TABLET with or just after a meal or a snack. Stick to simple meals. Avoid eating rich or spicy food. Consult your doctor if symptom gets worse.

Dry mouth:

Try to drink plenty of cold water and sip on cold unsweetened drinks and use lip balm if your lips are dry. Brush your teeth twice a day and use mouthwash. Consult and inform your doctor if the symptom gets worse.

Dizziness:

Try to rest and get enough sleep. Try to avoid driving or operating any tools or machines while you feel dizzy. Limit consumption of alcohol, as it can aggravate dizziness. Consult and inform your doctor if the symptom worsens.

WARNING & PRECAUTIONS

PREGNANCY

SOLTUS OD 100MG TABLET is not recommended for use during pregnancy and in women planning for pregnancy. Women of childbearing potential should not the medicine if effective contraception is not practised. Consult your doctor before taking the medicine.

BREASTFEEDING

SOLTUS OD 100MG TABLET is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women. Consult your doctor before taking the medicine.

DRIVING AND USING MACHINES

Do not drive or operate machines if you feel less alert, drowsy, sleepy and/or have blurred vision after taking SOLTUS OD 100MG TABLET.

ALCOHOL

Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking SOLTUS OD 100MG TABLET since it may alter the effect of the medicine.

KIDNEY

SOLTUS OD 100MG TABLET should be used with caution in patients with kidney problems. Consult your doctor before taking the medicine.

LIVER

SOLTUS OD 100MG TABLET should be used with caution in patients with liver problems such as hepatic impairment. Consult your doctor before taking the medicine.

ALLERGY

Do not take SOLTUS OD 100MG TABLET if you are allergic to amisulpride and/or any of the other ingredients of this medicine.

HEART DISEASE

SOLTUS OD 100MG TABLET should be taken with caution in patients with unusual heart rate. Consult your doctor before taking the medicine.

OTHERS

SOLTUS OD 100MG TABLET is not recommended for use if you have:

Breast cancer or prolactin dependent tumour
Tumour on your adrenal gland (phaeochromocytoma)
Pituitary tumour

Before taking Soltus OD 100 TABLET, inform your doctor if you have:

Diabetes
Parkinson’s disease (type of brain disorder)
Fits
Signs of low potassium levels in your blood such as constipation, fatigue, muscle damage
Stroke
History of blood clots
Agranulocytosis (condition marked by low number of white blood cells)
Signs of leukopenia (low white blood cell count) such as fever, severe chills, sore throat or mouth ulcers.

Use in Pediatrics:

SOLTUS OD 100MG TABLET is not recommended for use in children and adolescents (below 18 years of age). Consult your doctor before taking the medicine.

Use in Geriatrics:

SOLTUS OD 100MG TABLET should be used with caution in elderly patients (aged above 65 years). Consult your doctor before taking the medicine.

INTERACTIONS

A. Drug-Drug interactions:

Before taking SOLTUS OD 100MG TABLET, inform your doctor, if you are taking any of the following medicine.

Medicine used to treat Parkinson’s disease (Ex. Levodopa)
Dopamine agonists (Ex. ropinirole and bromocriptine)
Medicines used to control heart rate (Ex. quinidine, disopyramide, sotalol, amiodarone)
Clozapine (used to schizophrenia)
Other antipsychotic drugs used to treat mental health problems (Ex. risperidone, quetiapine, olanzapine)
Medicines used to treat high blood pressure and migraine (Ex. clonidine, diltiazem, verapamil, guanfacine, digitalis)
Mefloquine (used to treat malaria)
Medicines that induce sleep (Ex. barbiturates, benzodiazepines)
Pain killers (medicines used to relieve pain) Ex. tramadol, indomethacin
Anesthetics (medicines used to numb sensation in certain areas of the body or induce sleep) Ex. benzodiazepines, diazepam, lorazepam
Antihistamines (medicines that induce sleep) Ex. promethazine
Medicines that can affect the level of sodium and potassium in blood such as water tablets (Ex. bumetanide, ethacrynic acid, furosemide), some laxatives (Ex. bisacodyl), glucocorticoids (Ex. prednisone, prednisolone, triamcinolone), tetracosactide, amphotericin

Overdosage:

If you or anyone else accidentally take too much of Soltus OD 100 TABLET, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. Symptoms of overdose are feeling restless or shaky, rigid muscles, feeling drowsy and/or sleepy which could lead to a loss of consciousness.

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