Ilosure 1mg Tablet


Product Info

Prescription required Yes
Marketer Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Active Ingredient Iloperidone (1mg)
Storage Store below 30°C
Chemical ClassPiperidine Derivatives
Habit FormingNo
Therapeutic ClassNEURO CNS
Action ClassAtypical Antipsychotics
User Rating4.6
User Reviews739

FAQ

Ilosure 1mg Tablet Reviews

Ilosure 1mg 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.

Ilosure 1mg may be taken with or without 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 fatigue, dryness in the mouth, sleepiness, and nasal congestion. Initially, this medicine may cause a sudden drop in blood pressure when you change positions, so drink plenty of fluids and 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. 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 Ilosure 1mg Tablet Works

Ilosure 1mg is an atypical antipsychotic. It works by modulating the action of certain chemical messengers in the brain that affect thoughts.

How to Use Ilosure 1mg 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. Ilosure 1mg may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Benefits of Ilosure 1mg Tablet

  • In Mania: Mania means extremely excited or elevated mood. Ilosure 1mg helps calm the mood and relax the nerves. This stabilises the mood and prevents the symptoms of mania from recurring again. Taking Ilosure 1mg 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. Ilosure 1mg 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 Ilosure 1mg Tablet

  • Schizophrenia
  • Mania

Ilosure 1mg Tablet Side Effects

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Safety Tips

Liver  CAUTION
Ilosure 1mg should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Ilosure 1mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Ilosure 1mg is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
Breast feeding  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Ilosure 1mg 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
Ilosure 1mg 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  CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Ilosure 1mg. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney  SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Ilosure 1mg is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Ilosure 1mg may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Driving  UNSAFE
Ilosure 1mg may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.

Quick Tips

  • It may take 2-6 weeks to feel the medication's full effects.
  • It may cause an increase in weight, blood sugar, cholesterol, and triglycerides (fat). Eat healthy and exercise regularly.
  • To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
  • Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Ilosure 1mg can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
  • Take it at bedtime to avoid feeling sleepy during the day.
  • Do not stop taking Ilosure 1mg without talking to your doctor first as it may cause a worsening of symptoms. 

References

  1. Stahl SM. Iloperidone. In: Stahl's Essential Pschopharmacology: Prescriber's Guide. 5th ed. New York, NY: Cambridge University Press; 2014. pp. 301-304.
  2. Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 690-91.
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  4. Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO).
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  6. Stahl SM, editor. Iloperidone. In: Stahl's Essential Pschopharmacology: Prescriber's Guide. 5th ed. New York, New York: Cambridge University Press; 2014. pp. 301-305.

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