Arpit 5mg Tablet

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Last updated on 11 Nov 2024 | 01:11 AM (IST)

Arpit 5mg Tablet is an antipsychotic medicine. It is 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) and mania. It can also be used to treat depression and bipolar disorders.

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General Information

Contains

Aripiprazole (5mg)

Marketer

Crescent Therapeutics Ltd

Storage

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Product introduction

Arpit 5mg Tablet is taken by mouth with or without food preferably at morning. However, it is advisable to take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain 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 doctor as it may worsen your symptoms.

Some common side effects of this medicine includes nausea, vomiting, blurred vision, and dryness in mouth. Initially, this medicine may cause sudden drop in the 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 may increase your blood sugar and cholesterol levels. However, modifying your lifestyle by having a healthy diet and doing exercise regularly can reduce this side effect. Remember to inform doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood or behavior, new or worsening depression, or suicidal thoughts while taking this medicine.

Uses of Arpit Tablet

Benefits of Arpit Tablet

Mania
Mania means extremely excited or elevated mood. Arpit 5mg Tablet helps calm the mood and relax the nerves. This stabilises the mood and prevents the symptoms of mania from recurring again. Taking Arpit 5mg Tablet will ensure that you have a better social life and are able to do daily activities more comfortably.

Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a mental disorder in which a person’s thinking ability, feelings and behavior become abnormal. Arpit 5mg 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.

Side effects of Arpit 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 Arpit

Akathisia (inability to stay still)
Anxiety
Blurred vision
Constipation
Dizziness
Fatigue
Headache
Increased saliva production
Indigestion
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
Nausea
Parkinsonism
Restlessness
Sleepiness
Tremors
Vomiting
Diabetes

How to use Arpit 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. Arpit 5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Arpit Tablet works

Arpit 5mg Tablet is an atypical antipsychotic. It works by changing the action of certain chemical messengers in the brain that affect thoughts.

All substitutes for Arpit 5mg Tablet

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

Quick tips

You have been prescribed Arpit 5mg Tablet for relieving psychotic symptoms and manic episodes.
It may take 4 to 6 weeks to see full effects on thoughts and mood. Keep taking it as prescribed.
Your doctor may advise you to take it in the morning if you experience any difficulty in sleeping.
It may increase your blood sugar and cholesterol. Eat healthy, exercise regularly and monitor your blood sugar and cholesterol levels regularly.
Arpit 5mg Tablet may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Don't drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
Avoid consuming alcohol when taking the Arpit 5mg Tablet as it may cause excessive drowsiness.
Talk to your doctor if you notice sudden mood changes, unusual movements or develop suicidal thoughts.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Arpit 5mg Tablet.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Arpit 5mg 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

Arpit 5mg 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

Arpit 5mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Arpit 5mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Arpit 5mg Tablet is recommended.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Arpit 5mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Arpit 5mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Frequently asked questions

Is Arpit 5mg Tablet a mood stabilizer?

Arpit 5mg Tablet is effective in treating manic episodes and other mood symptoms of bipolar disorder but not for the depressive episodes. Therefore, it can be combined with mood stabilizers like valproate to treat bipolar disorders.

How long does Arpit 5mg Tablet take to work?

The benefit of Arpit 5mg Tablet may appear after a few days or few weeks of starting Arpit 5mg Tablet. It may take 4-6 weeks to see the full benefits of this medicine.

Does Arpit 5mg Tablet affect you sexually?

Yes, Arpit 5mg Tablet may cause prolonged and painful erection (priapism) in some patients. It may also cause impulse control disorder wherein the patient may develop urges or cravings that are irresistible and unusual for that person. In this case, the patient may develop an abnormally high sex drive or may experience an increase in sexual thoughts or feelings. Consult your doctor who may modify your dose or may advise to stop Arpit 5mg Tablet.

What is the most important thing that I should know about Arpit 5mg Tablet?

Arpit 5mg Tablet is not approved in elderly patients with dementia as it may increase the risk of causing death. Dementia is a brain disorder that affects the ability to remember, think clearly, communicate, and perform daily activities. This may further cause changes in mood and personality. Furthermore, patients with depression should be closely monitored when being given Arpit 5mg Tablet, as they can develop suicidal tendencies.

What should I avoid while using Arpit 5mg Tablet?

Arpit 5mg Tablet may commonly cause sleepiness, sedation, dizziness, blurred vision, and double vision. Avoid driving and using heavy machinery if you experience these symptoms. You should also avoid over-exercise, over-exposure to heat or getting dehydrated by avoiding direct sunlight. It is recommended to stay indoors in hot weather, and drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration.

Can Arpit 5mg Tablet be taken by diabetics?

Arpit 5mg Tablet may cause an increase in blood sugar levels. Extremely high levels of blood sugar may cause coma and death. Therefore, if you have diabetes, you should stay alert and check your blood sugar levels regularly.

Does Arpit 5mg Tablet cause weight gain?

Arpit 5mg Tablet may cause weight gain in some patients. This medicine may also increase the cholesterol and fat levels in the blood. If you gain weight during treatment with Arpit 5mg Tablet, consult your doctor for diet and exercise advice.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Dihydrocarbostyril Drivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

NEURO CNS

Action Class

Atypical Antipsychotics

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Marketer details

Name: Crescent Therapeutics Ltd
Address: SCO-58, 59, Sector-17D Chandigarh-160017

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Country of origin: India
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