Arifine 20mg Tablet 10'S

Schizophrenia (410)Rx required

Key Information

Generic Name

Generic Name Aripiprazole 20 mg

Manufacturer

Icon Life Sciences

Variant

10 Tablet(s) in a Strip

Country of Origin

India

Detailed Information

Introduction

ARIFINE 20MG TABLET contains Aripiprazole which belongs to the group of medicines called Anti-psychotic drugs. It is used to manage schizophrenia in both adults and in adolescents (aged between 13-17 years). Schizophrenia is a mental disorder which affects a person’s ability to think, feel and behave correctly. It is characterized by seeing or hearing things which are not present and abnormal thoughts or behavior. ARIFINE 20MG TABLET can also be given to children (aged between 6-18 years) to manage Tourette’s disorder which is characterized by uncontrollable repetitive body movements or abnormal sounds (tics). Take ARIFINE 20MG TABLET as directed by your physician. Do not skip any dose or stop taking ARIFINE 20MG TABLET without consulting your doctor. While taking ARIFINE 20MG TABLET, do not exercise excessively and avoid exposing yourself to hot climate. Drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration. Before taking ARIFINE 20MG TABLET inform your doctor you have diabetes, heart problems, fits or blood clots in the body. It is strictly not recommended for use in elderly patients having dementia-related psychosis (a disorder that affects memory, thinking and social abilities). Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking ARIFINE 20MG TABLET, as it could make you feel more dizzy or drowsy. Consult your doctor before taking ARIFINE 20MG TABLET, if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant or breastfeeding. ARIFINE 20MG TABLET may increase your blood sugar or cholesterol levels, therefore your doctor would periodically monitor your blood glucose and cholesterol levels as a precaution. Patients taking ARIFINE 20MG TABLET must inform their doctor if they develop any unusual mood changes, increased sex drive, excessive gambling, suicidal thoughts, or worsening depression. The most common

Uses

OF ARIFINE 20MG TABLETIt is used to manage: schizophrenia in adults and in adolescents (aged between 13-17 years) Tourette’s Disorder in children (aged between 6-18 years)

How It Works

ARIFINE 20MG TABLET is an atypical antipsychotic. It works by regulating the release and uptake of certain chemical messengers (dopamine and serotonin) in the brain that affects thoughts, emotions, body movements, and behaviour. As a result, it improves your ability to think, controls your emotions and body movements and stabilizes your mental health.

Directions for Use

Take ARIFINE 20MG TABLET as advised by your physician. It can be taken with or without meals. Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of therapy for you depending upon your age, body weight and mental state. Do not stop taking ARIFINE 20MG TABLET without consulting your doctor, even if you feel better after few days of therapy.

Side Effects

taking ARIFINE 20MG TABLET are excessive saliva secretion, uncontrollable muscle movements, dizziness, sleepiness or headache. Consult your doctor if any of the side effect bothers you. USES OF ARIFINE 20MG TABLETIt is used to manage: schizophrenia in adults and in adolescents (aged between 13-17 years) Tourette’s Disorder in children (aged between 6-18 years) HOW ARIFINE 20MG TABLET WORKSARIFINE 20MG TABLET is an atypical antipsychotic. It works by regulating the release and uptake of certain chemical messengers (dopamine and serotonin) in the brain that affects thoughts, emotions, body movements, and behaviour. As a result, it improves your ability to think, controls your emotions and body movements and stabilizes your mental health. DIRECTIONS FOR USETake ARIFINE 20MG TABLET as advised by your physician. It can be taken with or without meals. Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of therapy for you depending upon your age, body weight and mental state. Do not stop taking ARIFINE 20MG TABLET without consulting your doctor, even if you feel better after few days of therapy. SIDE EFFECTS OF ARIFINE 20MG TABLETCOMMON difficulty in sleeping, anxiety, restlessness uncontrollable muscle twitching, jerking or writhing movements trembling (feeling shaky) headache, tiredness, sleepiness, dizziness blurred vision constipation, indigestion nausea, vomiting, excessive saliva secretion UNCOMMON sign of increased prolactin levels in blood (such as breast milk production, delay in puberty) restless legs (urge to move your legs more frequently) eye problems (double vision or sensitivity to light) fast heartbeat RAREStop taking ARIFINE 20MG TABLET and consult your doctor if you experience any of the following side effects such as: excessive thirst, urination or hunger, stomach problems with fruity odour (signs of diabetes) thoughts of harming or killing yourself, worsening depression changes in behavior (such as developing urges or cravings to behave unusually, addictive gambling, excessive eating or spending and abnormal high sex drive) signs of Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (a neurological emergency disorder causing fever, muscle stiffness or pains, vomiting, sweating, dark urine and decrease in consciousness) tardive dyskinesia (uncontrollable movements of the mouth, tongue, and the limbs) feeling dizzy and faint while standing up (orthostatic hypotension) weight gain severe allergic reactions (such as severe itching with raised bumps, swelling of the face, lips, tongue and/or throat, which may cause difficulty in swallowing) irregular heartbeat, seizure (fits)

Warnings & Precautions

& PRECAUTIONSPREGNANCYARIFINE 20MG TABLET should be used in pregnant women only if it is considered necessary by the physician. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it. BREASTFEEDINGARIFINE 20MG TABLET should be used in breastfeeding women only if it is considered necessary by the physician. Your doctor will evaluate the risks and benefits of the therapy for you and decide whether ARIFINE 20MG TABLET should be continued or not depending upon your condition. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it. DRIVING AND USING MACHINESDo not drive or operate any heavy tools or machines if you experience dizziness or blurred vision after taking ARIFINE 20MG TABLET. ALCOHOLAvoid consumption of alcohol while taking ARIFINE 20MG TABLET as it could make you feel more dizzy or drowsy. ALLERGYDo not take ARIFINE 20MG TABLET if you are allergic to aripiprazole. HEART DISEASEARIFINE 20MG TABLET should be used with caution in patients having heart problems (such as history of myocardial infarction or stroke, or abnormal blood pressure). Consult your doctor before taking it. OTHERSBefore taking ARIFINE 20MG TABLET, inform your doctor if you: have diabetes or family history of diabetes have involuntary, irregular muscle movements, especially in the face have muscle stiffness or inflexibility with high fever, sweating, altered mental status, or very rapid or irregular heartbeat have fits (seizures) have blood clots, or family history of blood clots have difficult in swallowing have previous experience of excessive gambling have low WBC count Use in Pediatrics ARIFINE 20MG TABLET should be used in children and adolescents (aged 13 years or older) only if prescribed by the physician. It is generally not recommended for use in children (aged below 6 years) due to lack of safety data. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it. Use in Geriatrics ARIFINE 20MG TABLET should be used with caution in elderly patients (65 years and above). It is strictly not recommended for use in elders having dementia-related psychosis. Consult your doctor before taking it.

Drug Interactions

SA. Drug-Drug interactions Before taking ARIFINE 20MG TABLET, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines such as: medicines used to manage abnormal heart rhythm (Ex. quinidine, amiodarone, flecainide) medicines used to manage depression (Ex. fluoxetine, paroxetine, venlafaxine, St. John's Wort, amitriptyline, clomipramine) tryptophan (an amino acid used to maintain brain health) medicines used to manage fungal infections (Ex. ketoconazole, itraconazole) medicines used to manage HIV infection (Ex. efavirenz, nevirapine, indinavir, ritonavir) medicines used to manage epilepsy (Ex. carbamazepine, phenytoin) medicines used to manage tuberculosis (Ex. rifabutin, rifampicin) medicines used to manage high blood pressure (Ex. captopril, enalapril, atenolol, propranolol, etc.) medicines used to reduce anxiety and to induce sleep (Ex. alprazolam, midazolam, lorazepam) medicines used for pain relief (Ex. tramadol and pethidine) medicines used to manage migraine headache (Ex. sumatriptan and zolmitriptan) Overdosage If you or anyone else accidentally took more ARIFINE 20MG TABLET, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. Symptoms of overdose might include abnormal heart rate, agitation, problems with speech, unusual movements (especially face or tongue), sudden confusion, fits, fever, abnormal breathing, sweating, muscle stiffness, high or low blood pressure or drowsiness. SYNOPSIS Drug : Aripiprazole Pharmacological Category : Atypical anti-psychotic drug Therapeutic Indication : Schizophrenia, Tourette’s Disorder Dosage Forms : Tablet, Capsule MORE INFORMATION Keep ARIFINE 20MG TABLET out of reach of children Store ARIFINE 20MG TABLET at room temperature

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