ARIRAZO 30 Mouth Dissolving Tablet 10's
Key Information
Generic Name
Generic Name Aripiprazole 30 mg
Manufacturer
Arinna Lifesciences Ltd
Variant
10 Tablet(s) in a Strip
Country of Origin
India
Detailed Information
Introduction
ARIRAZO 30 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 15 years or older). 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 behaviour. ARIRAZO 30 TABLET can also be used either as a monotherapy or as an adjuvant to manage mania (sudden extreme sense of happiness or hyperactivity) in adults and in children (aged 13 years or older). Take ARIRAZO 30 TABLET as directed by your physician. Do not skip any dose or stop taking ARIRAZO 30 TABLET without consulting your doctor. While taking ARIRAZO 30 TABLET, do not exercise excessively and avoid exposing yourself to a hot climate. Drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration. Before taking ARIRAZO 30 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 ARIRAZO 30 TABLET, as it could make you feel more dizzy or drowsy. Consult your doctor before taking ARIRAZO 30 TABLET, if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant or breastfeeding. ARIRAZO 30 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 ARIRAZO 30 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 ARIRAZO 30 TABLETIt is used: to manage schizophrenia in adults and in adolescents (15 years or older) as a monotherapy or as an adjuvant to manage mania in adults and in children (13 years or older)
How It Works
ARIRAZO 30 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 ARIRAZO 30 TABLET as advised by your physician. It can be taken with or without meals. For Tablets: Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. For Mouth Dissolving Tablets: Place the medicine beneath the tongue and close your mouth until it dissolves completely. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of therapy for you depending on your age, body weight and mental state. Do not stop taking ARIRAZO 30 TABLET without consulting your doctor, even if you feel better after a few days of therapy.
Side Effects
taking ARIRAZO 30 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 ARIRAZO 30 TABLETIt is used: to manage schizophrenia in adults and in adolescents (15 years or older) as a monotherapy or as an adjuvant to manage mania in adults and in children (13 years or older) HOW ARIRAZO 30 TABLET WORKSARIRAZO 30 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 ARIRAZO 30 TABLET as advised by your physician. It can be taken with or without meals. For Tablets: Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. For Mouth Dissolving Tablets: Place the medicine beneath the tongue and close your mouth until it dissolves completely. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of therapy for you depending on your age, body weight and mental state. Do not stop taking ARIRAZO 30 TABLET without consulting your doctor, even if you feel better after a few days of therapy. SIDE EFFECTS OF ARIRAZO 30 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 the 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 ARIRAZO 30 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 behaviour (such as developing urges or cravings to behave unusually, addictive gambling, excessive eating or spending and abnormally 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 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
& PRECAUTIONSPREGNANCYARIRAZO 30 TABLET should be used in pregnant women only if it is considered necessary by the physician. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it. BREASTFEEDINGARIRAZO 30 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 ARIRAZO 30 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 ARIRAZO 30 TABLET. ALCOHOLAvoid consumption of alcohol while taking ARIRAZO 30 TABLET as it could make you feel more dizzy or drowsy. ALLERGYDo not take ARIRAZO 30 TABLET if you are allergic to aripiprazole. HEART DISEASEARIRAZO 30 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 ARIRAZO 30 TABLET, inform your doctor if you: have diabetes or a 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 a family history of blood clots have difficulty swallowing have previous experience with excessive gambling have a low WBC count Use in Pediatrics: ARIRAZO 30 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 a lack of safety data. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it. Use in Geriatrics: ARIRAZO 30 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 ARIRAZO 30 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 induce sleep (Ex. alprazolam, midazolam, lorazepam) medicines used for pain relief (Ex. tramadol and pethidine) medicines used to manage migraine headaches (Ex. sumatriptan and zolmitriptan) Overdosage: If you or anyone else accidentally took more ARIRAZO 30 TABLET, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. Symptoms of an 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, Mania Dosage Forms : Tablet, Mouth dissolving tablet MORE INFORMATION Keep ARIRAZO 30 TABLET out of reach of children Store at room temperature
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Last Updated
23 Nov 2022