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Written By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Sunny S , MBBS
Last Updated Aug 20, 2024 | 12:52 PM IST
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Composition :

ARIPIPRAZOLE-15MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Int-Intas Laboratories Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

Apr-24

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Chinubhai Centre, Off. Nehru Bridge, Ashram Road, Ahmedabad - 380009. Gujarat. India.
Other Info - APZ0006

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About APZ 15 mg Tablet 10's

APZ 15 mg Tablet 10's belongs to a class of drugs called antipsychotics and mood stabilizers primarily used to treat mood disorders like schizophrenia, irritability linked with autism, and Tourette's syndrome. Besides this, APZ 15 mg Tablet 10's also helps in managing mental depression along with other antidepressant medicines. Schizophrenia affects the ability of a person to feel, think and behave clearly. Tourette's syndrome is a mental disorder characterized by uncontrollable, repetitive movements or unwanted sounds (tics). Psychosis may be caused due to disturbances in chemical messenger activity known as neurotransmitters (like dopamine and serotonin) in the brain.

APZ 15 mg Tablet 10's contains Aripiprazole which stabilizes and blocks the dopamine and serotonin receptors in the brain, preventing its overactivity, thereby controlling the positive symptoms like hallucinations, misbelief, and unfriendly characteristics of schizophrenia. APZ 15 mg Tablet 10's improves the activity of dopamine and serotonin receptors in other areas of the brain. It helps control negative symptoms (like lack of emotion, social isolation, poor attention, and memory loss) of schizophrenia. Thus, APZ 15 mg Tablet 10's improves mood swings, depression, and other psychotic problems. 

Take APZ 15 mg Tablet 10's as prescribed. Your doctor will advise you how often you take APZ 15 mg Tablet 10's based on your medical condition. Some people may experience drowsiness, headache, tiredness, akathisia (inability to sit still), difficulty sleeping, light-headedness, indigestion, shaking, blurred vision, nausea, vomiting, anxiety, and increased saliva production. Most of these side effects of APZ 15 mg Tablet 10's do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are allergic to APZ 15 mg Tablet 10's or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. APZ 15 mg Tablet 10's should be used with caution in elderly patients above 65 years of age. There is an increased risk of adverse reactions such as dizziness, inability to move and balance, orthostatic hypotension (fall in blood pressure when standing up), and drowsiness. Avoid taking APZ 15 mg Tablet 10's if you are pregnant or breastfeeding and consult a doctor. APZ 15 mg Tablet 10's is not recommended for children below 15 years of age. If you have any self-harming thoughts or behavior while taking APZ 15 mg Tablet 10's, please contact a doctor immediately. If you have diabetes, abnormal blood pressure, high cholesterol, fits, involuntary muscle movements especially in the face, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), blood clots, a history of stroke or heart attack, kidney or liver problems, inform your doctor before taking APZ 15 mg Tablet 10's. 

Uses of APZ 15 mg Tablet 10's

Schizophrenia, Mania, Bipolar disorder

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Medicinal Benefits

APZ 15 mg Tablet 10's contains Aripiprazole which helps treat various psychotic conditions like schizophrenia, mood disorders (such as mania and bipolar disorder), and sometimes depression. APZ 15 mg Tablet 10's inhibits the dopamine receptor in our brain thereby controlling the positive symptoms (like hallucinations, misbelief, and unfriendliness) and negative symptoms (like social isolation, lack of emotion, poor attention, and memory loss) of schizophrenia. Thus, APZ 15 mg Tablet 10's improves overall behavior and thoughts and helps in having a better social life and comfortably doing daily activities. APZ 15 mg Tablet 10's may be used in combination with other medicines to treat depression. Additionally, APZ 15 mg Tablet 10's is also used to reduce unwanted sounds (tics) severity in Tourette's syndrome (a nervous system problem that causes unwanted sounds or sudden movements). 

Directions for Use

Tablet: Take it with or without food as advised by the doctor and swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew or break it. Oral solution: Shake the bottle well before use and take it as advised by the doctor. Take it with the help of a measuring cup that is provided with the pack.

Side Effects of APZ 15 mg Tablet 10's

  • Drowsiness
  • Headache
  • Tiredness
  • Akathisia (inability to sit still)
  • Difficulty in sleeping
  • Light-headedness
  • Indigestion
  • Shaking
  • Blurred vision
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Anxiety
  • Increased saliva production

Drug Warnings

If you are allergic to APZ 15 mg Tablet 10's or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. APZ 15 mg Tablet 10's should be used with caution in elderly patients above 65 years of age as there is an increased risk of adverse reactions such as dizziness, changes in the ability to move and balance, orthostatic hypotension (fall in blood pressure when standing up), and drowsiness. Avoid taking APZ 15 mg Tablet 10's if you are pregnant or breastfeeding and consult a doctor. APZ 15 mg Tablet 10's is not recommended for children below 15 years of age. If you have any self-harming thoughts or behavior while taking APZ 15 mg Tablet 10's, please contact a doctor immediately. If you develop impulse control disorders such as excessive eating, spending, addictive gambling, or abnormally high sex drive, inform your doctor so that the dose may be adjusted appropriately, or are advised to stop taking APZ 15 mg Tablet 10's. If you have diabetes, abnormal blood pressure, high cholesterol, fits, involuntary muscle movements especially in the face, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), blood clots, history of stroke or heart attack, kidney or liver problems, inform your doctor before taking APZ 15 mg Tablet 10's.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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AripiprazoleMetoclopramide
Critical
AripiprazoleAlfentanil
Severe

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

Drug-Diseases Interactions

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No Drug - Disease interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • METOPROLOL
  • OLANZAPINE
  • FLUOXETINE
  • PAROXETINE
  • VENLAFAXINE
  • ITRACONAZOLE
  • KETOCONAZOLE
  • AMIODARONE
  • FLECAINIDE
  • QUINIDINE
  • NEVIRAPINE
  • EFAVIRENZ
  • INDINAVIR
  • RITONAVIR
  • IBUPROFEN
  • RIFAMPICIN
  • RIFABUTIN
  • PHENYTOIN
  • CARBAMAZEPINE
  • PHENOBARBITAL

Habit Forming

No

Special Advise

  • Elderly patients more than 65 years with dementia-related psychosis treated with APZ 15 mg Tablet 10's can be at an increased risk of death. 
  • APZ 15 mg Tablet 10's is not prescribed and approved for the treatment of dementia-related psychosis. 
  • Increased risk of suicidal thinking and behavior changes has been observed in children, adolescents, and young adults taking APZ 15 mg Tablet 10's, so close monitoring for worsening and the emergence of suicidal thoughts and behaviours is required.  

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Limit the intake of caffeine as it may reduce the effectiveness of APZ 15 mg Tablet 10's.
  • Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables. Eat more fish, especially oily fish such as salmon, sardines, trout, mackerel, pilchards and herring.
  • Cut down sugars, salt and saturated fats.
  • Drink adequate water to keep the body hydrated.
  • Do regular exercise and maintain a stable weight as APZ 15 mg Tablet 10's may cause weight gain.
  • Avoid consumption of alcohol as it may increase drowsiness.

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