Arzu 30mg Tablet 10'S

Schizophrenia (410)Rx required

Key Information

Generic Name

Generic Name Aripiprazole 30 mg

Manufacturer

Lupin Ltd

Variant

10 Tablet(s) in a Strip

Country of Origin

India

Detailed Information

Introduction

ARZU 30MG 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. ARZU 30MG 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 ARZU 30MG TABLET as directed by your physician. Do not skip any dose or stop taking ARZU 30MG TABLET without consulting your doctor. While taking ARZU 30MG TABLET, do not exercise excessively and avoid exposing yourself to a hot climate. Drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration. Before taking ARZU 30MG 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 ARZU 30MG TABLET, as it could make you feel more dizzy or drowsy. Consult your doctor before taking ARZU 30MG TABLET, if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant or breastfeeding. ARZU 30MG 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 ARZU 30MG 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 ARZU 30MG 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

ARZU 30MG 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 ARZU 30MG 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 ARZU 30MG TABLET without consulting your doctor, even if you feel better after a few days of therapy.

Side Effects

taking ARZU 30MG 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 ARZU 30MG 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 ARZU 30MG TABLET WORKSARZU 30MG 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 ARZU 30MG 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 ARZU 30MG TABLET without consulting your doctor, even if you feel better after a few days of therapy. SIDE EFFECTS OF ARZU 30MG 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 ARZU 30MG 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

& PRECAUTIONSPREGNANCYARZU 30MG TABLET should be used in pregnant women only if it is considered necessary by the physician. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it. BREASTFEEDINGARZU 30MG 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 ARZU 30MG 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 ARZU 30MG TABLET. ALCOHOLAvoid consumption of alcohol while taking ARZU 30MG TABLET as it could make you feel more dizzy or drowsy. ALLERGYDo not take ARZU 30MG TABLET if you are allergic to aripiprazole. HEART DISEASEARZU 30MG 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 ARZU 30MG 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: ARZU 30MG 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: ARZU 30MG 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 ARZU 30MG 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 ARZU 30MG 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 ARZU 30MG TABLET out of reach of children Store at room temperature

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