Zipral 20mg Capsule

Reviews How to Use Benefits Uses Side Effects

Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Lifecare Neuro Products Ltd
Active Ingredient	Ziprasidone (20mg)
Storage	Store below 30°C
Chemical Class	Dihydroindolone Derivative
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	NEURO CNS
Action Class	Atypical Antipsychotics
User Rating	4.7
User Reviews	534

FAQ

What if you forget to take Zipral Capsule?

If you miss a dose of Zipral 20mg, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Zipral 20mg Capsule Reviews

Zipral 20mg 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.

Zipral 20mg should be taken with food, preferably at the same time, each day. Take this in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor and if you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember. It is important that this medication is not stopped suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may worsen your symptoms. However, discontinue this medicine immediately if you experience Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS), characterized by fever, muscle rigidity, and altered consciousness or seizures.

Some common side effects of this medicine include headache, nausea, vomiting, abnormal vision, and dystonia (involuntary muscle contractions). 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 may increase your weight but, modifying your lifestyle by having a healthy diet and exercising regularly can reduce this side effect.

You should be cautious while using this medicine as it may increase the risk of developing diabetes, so it is better to monitor glucose regularly. Inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood or behavior, new or worsening depression, or suicidal thoughts while taking this medicine.

How Zipral 20mg Capsule Works

Zipral 20mg is an atypical antipsychotic. It works by modulating the action of certain chemical messengers in the brain that affect thoughts.

How to Use Zipral 20mg Capsule

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Zipral 20mg is to be taken with food.

Benefits of Zipral 20mg Capsule

In Schizophrenia: Schizophrenia is a mental disorder in which a person’s thinking ability, feelings and behavior become abnormal. Zipral 20mg helps restore the chemical imbalances in the brain that are responsible for such changes. It improves thoughts, behavior and enhances the quality of life.
In Mania: Mania means extremely excited or elevated mood. Zipral 20mg helps calm the mood and relax the nerves. This stabilises the mood and prevents the symptoms of mania from recurring again. Taking Zipral 20mg will ensure that you have a better social life and are able to do daily activities more comfortably.

Uses of Zipral 20mg Capsule

Schizophrenia
Mania

Zipral 20mg Capsule Side Effects

Safety Tips

Breast feeding ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Zipral 20mg is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Pregnancy ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Zipral 20mg 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.

Alcohol ^UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Zipral 20mg.

Driving ^UNSAFE

Zipral 20mg may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. Caution is advised when driving or operating machinery.

Liver ^CAUTION

Zipral 20mg should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Zipral 20mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Kidney ^{SAFE IF PRESCRIBED}

Zipral 20mg is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Zipral 20mg may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Quick Tips

Inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood or behavior, new or worsening depression, or suicidal thoughts or behavior.
Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Zipral 20mg may cause dizziness and sleepiness.
Do not stop taking Zipral 20mg without talking to your doctor first as it may cause a worsening of symptoms.
Avoid consuming alcohol when taking medicine as it may cause excessive drowsiness.
It should be taken with food.

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