Asprito 5 Tablet
Product Info
| Prescription required | Yes |
| Marketer | Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd |
| Active Ingredient | Aripiprazole (5mg) |
| Storage | Store below 30°C |
| Chemical Class | Dihydrocarbostyril Drivative |
| Habit Forming | No |
| Therapeutic Class | NEURO CNS |
| Action Class | Atypical Antipsychotics |
| User Rating | 4.7 |
| User Reviews | 509 |
FAQ
Is Asprito 5 a mood stabilizer?
Asprito 5 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.
What is the most important thing that I should know about Asprito 5?
Asprito 5 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 Asprito 5, as they can develop suicidal tendencies.
Can Asprito 5 be taken by diabetics?
Asprito 5 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.
What should I avoid while using Asprito 5?
Asprito 5 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.
Does Asprito 5 affect you sexually?
Yes, Asprito 5 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 Asprito 5.
How long does Asprito 5 take to work?
The benefit of Asprito 5 may appear after a few days or few weeks of starting Asprito 5. It may take 4-6 weeks to see the full benefits of this medicine.
Does Asprito 5 cause weight gain?
Asprito 5 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 Asprito 5, consult your doctor for diet and exercise advice.
Asprito 5 Tablet Reviews
Asprito 5 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.
Asprito 5 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.
How Asprito 5 Tablet Works
Asprito 5 is an atypical antipsychotic. It works by changing the action of certain chemical messengers in the brain that affect thoughts.
How to Use Asprito 5 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. Asprito 5 may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Benefits of Asprito 5 Tablet
- In Mania: Mania means extremely excited or elevated mood. Asprito 5 helps calm the mood and relax the nerves. This stabilises the mood and prevents the symptoms of mania from recurring again. Taking Asprito 5 will ensure that you have a better social life and are able to do daily activities more comfortably.
- In Schizophrenia: Schizophrenia is a mental disorder in which a person’s thinking ability, feelings and behavior become abnormal. Asprito 5 helps restore the chemical imbalances in the brain that are responsible for such changes. It improves thoughts, behavior and enhances the quality of life.
Uses of Asprito 5 Tablet
- Schizophrenia
- Mania
Asprito 5 Tablet Side Effects
Safety Tips
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Asprito 5 is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Asprito 5 is recommended.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Asprito 5 is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Asprito 5 may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Asprito 5 is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Asprito 5.
Driving
UNSAFE
Asprito 5 may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Asprito 5 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.
Quick Tips
- Talk to your doctor if you notice sudden mood changes, unusual movements or develop suicidal thoughts.
- Asprito 5 may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Don't drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
- It may take 4 to 6 weeks to see full effects on thoughts and mood. Keep taking it as prescribed.
- You have been prescribed Asprito 5 for relieving psychotic symptoms and manic episodes.
- 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.
- Avoid consuming alcohol when taking the Asprito 5 as it may cause excessive drowsiness.
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