Aripiprazole 10MG Tablet

Aripiprazole 10MG Tablet comes under the brand name PIPRACON 10 and belongs to a class of drugs called antipsychotics and mood stabilizers primarily used to treat mood disorders like schizophrenia, irritability linked with autism, and Tourette’s syndrome. Besides this, it also helps in managing mental depression along with other antidepressant medicines. Schizophrenia affects the ability of a person to feel, think and behave clearly. Tourette’s syndrome is a mental disorder characterized by uncontrollable, repetitive movements or unwanted sounds (tics). Psychosis may be caused due to disturbances in chemical messenger activity known as neurotransmitters (like dopamine and serotonin) in the brain.

Aripiprazole Tablet contains Aripiprazole which stabilizes and blocks the dopamine and serotonin receptors in the brain, preventing its overactivity, thereby controlling the positive symptoms like hallucinations, misbelief, and unfriendly characteristics of schizophrenia. Aripiprazole 10MG Tablet improves the activity of dopamine and serotonin receptors in other areas of the brain. It helps control negative symptoms (like lack of emotion, social isolation, poor attention, and memory loss) of schizophrenia. Thus, it improves mood swings, depression, and other psychotic problems.

Medical Benefit of Aripiprazole Tablet

• It inhibits the dopamine receptor in our brain thereby controlling the positive symptoms (like hallucinations, misbelief, and unfriendliness) and negative symptoms (like social isolation, lack of emotion, poor attention, and memory loss) of schizophrenia. Thus, it improves overall behavior and thoughts and helps in having a better social life and comfortably doing daily activities.
• It can be used in combination with other medicines to treat depression.
• It is also used to reduce unwanted sounds (tics) severity in Tourette’s syndrome.

Directions for Use

• Take it with or without food as advised by the doctor
• Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water.
• Do not crush, chew or break it.

Storage

• Store in a cool and dry place.
• Keep it away from sunlight.

Precautions

• Avoid the consumption of alcohol as it may increase drowsiness.
• Limiting the intake of caffeine in Aripiprazole Tablet may reduce the effectiveness of this tablet.
• Elderly patients more than 65 years with dementia-related psychosis treated with this medicine can be at an increased risk of death.
• Please consult your doctor before taking these tablets, if you are pregnant.
• Do not give it to children below 12 years unless prescribed by a doctor.

Frequently Asked Questions for Aripiprazole Tablet

Does this tablet cause high blood sugar?

Yes, it may cause high blood sugar levels. Therefore, regular monitoring of blood sugar levels is recommended while taking this medicine, and inform your doctor if you have diabetes before taking it. However, if you experience dry mouth, increased thirst or urination, or fruity breath odor, please consult a doctor as these might be signs of high blood sugar.

Is it safe for dementia patients?

This tablet is not recommended for dementia (loss of memory or other mental abilities) patients, especially in elderly people as it may cause severe adverse effects including stroke. Therefore, it is advised to inform your doctor if you have dementia or a history of stroke before taking this medicine.

Can I stop taking this composition on my own?

No, you are not recommended to stop taking it without consulting your doctor as it may worsen the condition or cause recurring symptoms. Therefore, take ARIPIPRAZOLE for as long as your doctor has prescribed it, and if you experience any difficulty while taking this medication, please consult your doctor so that the dose may be gradually reduced.

Can I take this tablet with painkillers like ibuprofen?

No, you are not recommended to take it with ibuprofen as co-administration of these medicines may increase the risk of fits and increase the levels of this composition in the blood leading to increased adverse effects. However, please consult a doctor before taking it with other medicines.

Does it cause weight gain?

This tablet may cause weight gain in some patients but it is not necessary for everyone taking this medicine to experience this side effect. However, in order to avoid gaining weight while taking this medication, you are advised to do regular exercise and avoid high-calorie drinks. Instead take non-alcoholic drinks, herbal tea, and lemon water.