Amisant 200 Tablet

Reviewed By Dr. Shilpa Garcha, MD (Pharmacology), MBBS

Last updated on 12 Nov 2024 | 01:00 AM (IST)

Amisant 200 Tablet is a prescription medicine used in the treatment of schizophrenia, a mental disorder that can result in hallucinations or delusions and also adversely affects a person’s ability to think and behave.

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General Information

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Amisulpride (200mg)

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Product introduction

Amisant 200 Tablet may be taken with or without food, preferably before bedtime. However, it is advised to take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor and if you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. It is important that this medication is not stopped suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may worsen your symptoms.

Some common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, dryness in the mouth, blurred vision, insomnia, and erectile dysfunction. Initially, this medicine may cause a sudden drop in blood pressure when you change positions, so it is better to rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down. It also causes dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. This medicine can lead to weight gain and may increase your blood sugar and cholesterol levels. However, modifying your lifestyle by having a healthy diet and exercising regularly can reduce this side effect.

Uses of Amisant Tablet

Schizophrenia

Benefits of Amisant Tablet

Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a mental disorder in which a person’s thinking ability, feelings and behavior become abnormal. Amisant 200 Tablet helps restore the chemical imbalances in the brain that are responsible for such changes. It improves thoughts, behavior and enhances the quality of life. Take it as prescribed by the doctor and follow your doctor’s instructions carefully.

Side effects of Amisant Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Amisant

Nausea
Vomiting
Dryness in mouth
Constipation
Weight gain
Decreased blood pressure
Dystonia (involuntary muscle contractions)
Akathisia (inability to stay still)
Increased prolactin level in blood
Blurred vision
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
Erectile dysfunction

How to use Amisant Tablet

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. Amisant 200 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Amisant Tablet works

Amisant 200 Tablet is an atypical antipsychotic. It works by modulating the action of certain chemical messengers in the brain that affect thoughts.

All substitutes for Amisant 200 Tablet

For information purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicine.

Quick tips

Amisant 200 Tablet helps treat schizophrenia.
Take it at bedtime to avoid feeling sleepy during the day.
Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Amisant 200 Tablet can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
Do not consume alcohol while on treatment with this medicine as it may worsen the side effects.
It may cause increased weight, blood sugar, cholesterol, and triglycerides (fat) levels. Eat healthy and exercise regularly.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
Do not stop taking Amisant 200 Tablet without talking to your doctor first as it may cause worsening of symptoms.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Amisant 200 Tablet.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Amisant 200 Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Amisant 200 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Amisant 200 Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Amisant 200 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Amisant 200 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Amisant 200 Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Amisant 200 Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Frequently asked questions

Does Amisant 200 Tablet make you sleepy?

Yes, Amisant 200 Tablet may make you sleepy, drowsy, less alert, and may even blur your vision. If you experience these symptoms you should not drive or operate heavy machinery.

When should I take Amisant 200 Tablet?

The time of taking the medicine will be suggested by your doctor depending upon your dose. Doses up to 300 mg can be taken anytime of the day but preferably at the same time each day. Doses more than 300 mg can be taken half in the morning and half in the evening. You can take the medicine during or between meals.

What does Amisant 200 Tablet do to the brain?

Amisant 200 Tablet belongs to antipsychotic class of medicines. It acts against dopamine receptors in the brain. Dopamine is a neurotransmitter which helps in regulating mood and behavior. Schizophrenia is associated with an overactivity of dopamine in the brain, and this overactivity may cause delusions and hallucinations. Amisant 200 Tablet prevents this excessive activity of dopamine in the brain which helps in treating symptoms of schizophrenia.

Does Amisant 200 Tablet help with anxiety?

No, there is no data to support the use of Amisant 200 Tablet in the treatment of anxiety. On the contrary, anxiety is a common side effect of Amisant 200 Tablet.

Can I stop taking Amisant 200 Tablet after some time?

No, you should keep taking Amisant 200 Tablet as long as your doctor has advised. Do not stop the medication even if you feel better. Stopping it suddenly may worsen your condition or symptoms may come back. Talk to your doctor who will gradually reduce your dose.

Who should not take Amisant 200 Tablet?

You should not take Amisant 200 Tablet if you are under 15 years of age, allergic to it, have breast cancer or a tumor known as prolactinoma. Avoid taking Amisant 200 Tablet if you are breastfeeding, have tumor of adrenal glands (pheochromocytoma), or if you are taking certain medicines like levodopa, medicines to treat heart rhythm disorders, etc.

Is Amisant 200 Tablet addictive?

No, there is no evidence to say that Amisant 200 Tablet causes addiction. Also, its use is not known to have any tendency for abuse.

What are the withdrawal symptoms of Amisant 200 Tablet?

Suddenly stopping Amisant 200 Tablet may cause withdrawal symptoms which include nausea, vomiting, sweating, difficulty sleeping, extreme restlessness, muscle stiffness or abnormal movements, or your original condition may come back. Therefore, it is advised to gradually reduce the dose of Amisant 200 Tablet.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Denzamide Derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

NEURO CNS

Action Class

Atypical Antipsychotics

References

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User feedback

Patients taking Amisant 200 Tablet

Once A Day

64%

Twice A Day

30%

Thrice A Day

Four Times A Day

Alternate Day

What are you using Amisant Tablet for?

Schizophrenia

75%

Others

25%

How much was the improvement?

Average

67%

Poor

33%

What were the side-effects while using Amisant 200 Tablet?

Weight gain

20%

Vomiting

20%

Constipation

20%

Dryness in mouth

20%

Nausea

20%

How do you take Amisant Tablet?

With food

100%

Please rate Amisant 200 Tablet on price

Not Expensive

83%

Average

17%

Patient concerns

I am taking Amisant 200 for scizofreenia from 2013. I am still continuing it 1 for a day. I dont have any symptoms of illness now. But the doctor says to me it better that the medicine take life long. Can i stop the medicine step by step?

Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan

Psychiatry

Schzophrenia is a chronic problem caused by Neuro chemical disturbance in brain. It is characterised by fear, odd experiences and distorted thought pattern. Treatment is with antipsychotic medicines which needs to continue throughout life.

Suffering Schizophrnia from last 20+ years. Is cure able ?

Dr. Ambrish Dharmadhikari

Psychiatry

We are here to helpSchizophrenia is chronic disorderSymptoms can be stopped from expressingCure is difficult word to say in schizophrenia

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