Ilovator 4 Tablet
Product Info
| Prescription required | Yes |
| Marketer | Ryon Pharma |
| Active Ingredient | Iloperidone (4mg) |
| Storage | Store below 30°C |
| Chemical Class | Piperidine Derivatives |
| Habit Forming | No |
| Therapeutic Class | NEURO CNS |
| Action Class | Atypical Antipsychotics |
| User Rating | 4.7 |
| User Reviews | 412 |
FAQ
Ilovator 4 Tablet Reviews
Ilovator 4 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.
Ilovator 4 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.
Ilovator 4 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 Ilovator 4 Tablet Works
Ilovator 4 is an atypical antipsychotic. It works by modulating the action of certain chemical messengers in the brain that affect thoughts.
How to Use Ilovator 4 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. Ilovator 4 may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Benefits of Ilovator 4 Tablet
- In Schizophrenia: Schizophrenia is a mental disorder in which a person’s thinking ability, feelings and behavior become abnormal. Ilovator 4 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. Ilovator 4 helps calm the mood and relax the nerves. This stabilises the mood and prevents the symptoms of mania from recurring again. Taking Ilovator 4 will ensure that you have a better social life and are able to do daily activities more comfortably.
Uses of Ilovator 4 Tablet
- Schizophrenia
- Mania
Ilovator 4 Tablet Side Effects
Safety Tips
Alcohol
CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Ilovator 4. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Ilovator 4 should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Ilovator 4 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Ilovator 4 is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Ilovator 4 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
Ilovator 4 may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Ilovator 4 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.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Ilovator 4 is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Ilovator 4 may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Quick Tips
- Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Ilovator 4 can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
- It may cause an increase in weight, blood sugar, cholesterol, and triglycerides (fat). Eat healthy and exercise regularly.
- Do not stop taking Ilovator 4 without talking to your doctor first as it may cause a worsening of symptoms.
- It may take 2-6 weeks to feel the medication's full effects.
- Take it at bedtime to avoid feeling sleepy during the day.
- To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
References
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- Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO).
- 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.
- Stahl SM. Iloperidone. In: Stahl's Essential Pschopharmacology: Prescriber's Guide. 5th ed. New York, NY: Cambridge University Press; 2014. pp. 301-304.
- Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006. Iloperidone. [Updated 2018 Dec 3].