Aside 200mg Tablet

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

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

Aside 200mg 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

Contains

Amisulpride (200mg)

Marketer

PJ Pharmaceuticals

Storage

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Product introduction

Aside 200mg 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 Aside Tablet

Schizophrenia

Benefits of Aside Tablet

Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a mental disorder in which a person’s thinking ability, feelings and behavior become abnormal. Aside 200mg 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 Aside 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 Aside

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

How Aside Tablet works

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

All substitutes for Aside 200mg Tablet

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

Quick tips

Aside 200mg 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 Aside 200mg 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 Aside 200mg 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 Aside 200mg Tablet.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Aside 200mg 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

Aside 200mg 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

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

Kidney

CAUTION

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

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Aside 200mg Tablet make you sleepy?

Yes, Aside 200mg 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 Aside 200mg 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 Aside 200mg Tablet do to the brain?

Aside 200mg 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. Aside 200mg Tablet prevents this excessive activity of dopamine in the brain which helps in treating symptoms of schizophrenia.

Does Aside 200mg Tablet help with anxiety?

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

Can I stop taking Aside 200mg Tablet after some time?

No, you should keep taking Aside 200mg 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 Aside 200mg Tablet?

You should not take Aside 200mg Tablet if you are under 15 years of age, allergic to it, have breast cancer or a tumor known as prolactinoma. Avoid taking Aside 200mg 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 Aside 200mg Tablet addictive?

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

What are the withdrawal symptoms of Aside 200mg Tablet?

Suddenly stopping Aside 200mg 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 Aside 200mg Tablet.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Denzamide Derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

NEURO CNS

Action Class

Atypical Antipsychotics

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Marketer details

Name: PJ Pharmaceuticals
Address: 73-B1/B, Anrich Industrial Estate, Bollaram - 502 325, Sangareddy District, Telangana

Vendor Details

Country of origin: India
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Aside 200mg Tablet. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.

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