Bolan 8mg Tablet
Product Info
| Prescription required | Yes |
| Marketer | D D Pharmaceuticals |
| Active Ingredient | Blonanserin (8mg) |
| Storage | Store below 30°C |
| Chemical Class | Pyridinylpiperazines Derivative |
| Habit Forming | No |
| Therapeutic Class | NEURO CNS |
| Action Class | Atypical Antipsychotics |
| User Rating | 4.2 |
| User Reviews | 551 |
FAQ
Can I drink alcohol while taking Bolan 8mg?
It is recommended that people taking this medicine should not drink alcohol. This is because Bolan 8mg is an antipsychotic and taking it with alcohol can cause severe drowsiness. This can lead to falls and accidents. Also, drinking alcohol may make mania, depression, and anxiety worse. Discuss any concerns you have with your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse.
Why has Bolan 8mg been prescribed?
Bolan 8mg is an antipsychotic drug used to treat manic episodes and Schizophrenia, a mood disorder. It shortens the time to recovery and prevents mania from returning.
What is Schizophrenia and how it is diagnosed?
Schizophrenia is a mental disorder with symptoms like delusions, hallucinations, hearing voices, anxiety, etc. The doctor may also request imaging studies, such as an MRI or CT scan.
Is Bolan 8mg addictive?
This medicine is not addictive, but if you stop taking the medicine suddenly you may experience unpleasant physical feelings.
Who should not use Bolan 8mg?
Bolan 8mg should not be used in patients with a history of seizures, liver, kidney disorders, and heart disease. There's no single test for schizophrenia and the condition is usually diagnosed after assessment by a specialist in mental health.
How long does it take for Bolan 8mg to work?
Like many medicines, Bolan 8mg does not work straight away. You might start feeling more calm and relaxed after a few weeks of taking this medicine.
Which treatments are most effective for Schizophrenia?
Antipsychotic medication along with psychotherapy is the main treatment option for Schizophrenia. Patients may need to try several types, or combinations of antipsychotics before finding a treatment regime that suits them best.
Can Bolan 8mg be given to children?
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients less than 18 years of age since the safety and efficacy of use are not clinically established.
Does Bolan 8mg cause sleepiness?
Somnolence (sleepiness) is a common side effect of Bolan 8mg. You should refrain from indulging in driving and heavy activities during your treatment. It is better to talk to your doctor if you experience sleep problems while taking Bolan 8mg.
How many times a day can I take Bolan 8mg?
Bolan 8mg must be taken twice a day, once in the morning and once in the evening, e.g., after breakfast and dinner or as prescribed by your doctor.
Bolan 8mg Tablet Reviews
Bolan 8mg 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.
Bolan 8mg should be taken with food. 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. This medication mustn't be stopped suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may worsen your symptoms.
Some common side effects of this medicine include akathisia (an urge to move, that you cannot control), dystonia (involuntary muscle contractions), and urinary retention. 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. However, modifying your lifestyle by having a healthy diet and exercising regularly can reduce this side effect.
Before taking this medicine it is important to inform your doctor if your suffering from high body temperature and muscle stiffness (neuroleptic malignant syndrome), have had abnormal tongue or face movements (dyskinesia), heart disease, diabetes, Parkinson’s disease, dementia, fits (epilepsy), difficulty in swallowing (dysphagia), or liver problems.
Bolan 8mg should be taken with food. 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. This medication mustn't be stopped suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may worsen your symptoms.
Some common side effects of this medicine include akathisia (an urge to move, that you cannot control), dystonia (involuntary muscle contractions), and urinary retention. 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. However, modifying your lifestyle by having a healthy diet and exercising regularly can reduce this side effect.
Before taking this medicine it is important to inform your doctor if your suffering from high body temperature and muscle stiffness (neuroleptic malignant syndrome), have had abnormal tongue or face movements (dyskinesia), heart disease, diabetes, Parkinson’s disease, dementia, fits (epilepsy), difficulty in swallowing (dysphagia), or liver problems.
How Bolan 8mg Tablet Works
Bolan 8mg is an atypical antipsychotic. It works by modulating the action of certain chemical messengers in the brain that affect thoughts.
How to Use Bolan 8mg 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. Bolan 8mg is to be taken with food.Avoid Bolan 8mg with caffeine and chocolate as well as food containing caffeine and chocolate such as tea leaves, cocoa beans.
Benefits of Bolan 8mg Tablet
- In Schizophrenia: Schizophrenia is a mental disorder in which a person’s thinking ability, feelings and behavior become abnormal. Bolan 8mg 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. Bolan 8mg helps calm the mood and relax the nerves. This stabilises the mood and prevents the symptoms of mania from recurring again. Taking Bolan 8mg will ensure that you have a better social life and are able to do daily activities more comfortably.
Uses of Bolan 8mg Tablet
- Mania
- Schizophrenia
Bolan 8mg Tablet Side Effects
Safety Tips
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Bolan 8mg in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Bolan 8mg alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Bolan 8mg during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Bolan 8mg in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Bolan 8mg 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
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Bolan 8mg. Please consult your doctor.
Quick Tips
- Do not stop taking medicine without talking to your doctor first.
- It may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything that requires concentration until you know how it affects you.
- Inform your doctor if you have a history of suicidal thoughts in the past.
- Bolan 8mg should be taken with food or after food.
References
- Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO).
- Saruwatari J, Yasui-Furukori N, Inoue Y, et al. Effect of dose timing in relation to food intake on systemic exposure to blonanserin. Eur J Clin Pharmacol. 2010;66(9):899-902.
- Stahl SM, editor. Blonanserin. In: Stahl's Essential Pschopharmacology: Prescriber's Guide. 5th ed. New York, New York: Cambridge University Press; 2014. pp. 81-85.