Description:
Apz 15mg Tablet is an antipsychotic drug used for the treatment of Schizophrenia, and other mood disorders. Take this medicine at the same time regularly. This medicine can only control the symptoms but cannot cure the disease.
Uses / Indications:
Schizophrenia ,Mania
Interactions / Warnings:
Apz 15mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness with alcohol.
Pregnancy interaction:
Apz 15mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.
Expert advice:
Take special precaution while taking aripiprazole if you have high blood sugar or family history of diabetes ; seizure (fits), involuntary, irregular muscle movements, especially in the face; disease of heart or its blood vessels (cardiovascular diseases). Do not use aripiprazole if you feel you have gained weight, develop unusual movements, feel excessively sleepy so much that it interferes with your daily activities, or develop difficulty in swallowing, allergic reaction. Avoid using aripiprazole if you are elderly patient and are suffering from dementia (loss of memory and other mental abilities), or if you have ever had stroke or “mini†stroke. Do not take aripiprazole if you are having any thoughts or feelings about hurting yourself (suicidal thoughts and behaviors), as these have been reported when treated with aripiprazole. Avoid using aripiprazole if you suffer from muscle stiffness or inflexibility with high fever, sweating, altered mental status, or very rapid or irregular heartbeat. Do not drive or use any tools or machines if you feel drowsy after taking aripiprazole.
Side Effects:
Headache, Fatigue, Nausea, Vomiting, Blurred vision, Sleepiness, Dyspepsia, Increased saliva production, Parkinsonism, Akathisia, Dystonia, Restlessness, Dizziness, Constipation, Tremor, Anxiety, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping).
How to use:
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Apz 15mg Tablet Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How it works:
Apz 15mg Tablet is an atypical antipsychotic. It works by modulating the action of certain chemical messengers in the brain that affect thoughts.
Faq for medicine:
Q: Is Apz addictive/narcotic/controlled substances?
A: No, Apz is not an addictive, narcotic or controlled substances
Q: Is Apz generic for Abilify?
A: Yes, Apz is generic name of Abilify, the trade name
Q: Is Apz a Benzodiazepine/ Benzo?
A: No, Apz belongs to a group of medications called antipsychotic
Q: Is Apz an antipsychotic?
A: Yes, it belongs to a group of medications called atypical antipsychotic.
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