Ilobril 8 mg Tablet 10's

Ilobril 8 mg Tablet 10's belongs to a group of medicines called 'atypical antipsychotics,' primarily used to treat schizophrenia. Schizophrenia is a mental condition in which the person may feel, hear or see things that are not there (hallucinations), believe things that are not true, and feel unusually suspicious or confused.

Ilobril 8 mg Tablet 10's contains 'Iloperidone,' belongs to class of piperidines. It works by restoring the balance of chemical messengers (dopamine and serotonin) in the brain and improves thinking mood, and behaviour. Ilobril 8 mg Tablet 10's helps in clear thinking and decreases hallucinations.

Take Ilobril 8 mg Tablet 10's as prescribed by your doctor. Your doctor will decide the dose and duration based on your medical condition and response to treatment. Common side effects of Ilobril 8 mg Tablet 10's include dizziness, dry mouth, fatigue, irregular heartbeat, nasal congestion (stuffy nose), drowsiness, and weight gain. These side effects are not familiar to everyone and vary individually. If you notice any side effects that are not manageable, please consult your doctor.

Ilobril 8 mg Tablet 10's is not recommended for treatment in patients with Dementia-Related Psychosis. If you are using any prescription and non-prescription medications, let your doctor know before starting Ilobril 8 mg Tablet 10's. Inform your doctor beforehand if you have a history of liver or kidney diseases, heart problems, breathing problems, diabetes, high blood pressure, fits, and dehydration. If you are pregnant, planning to conceive or a breastfeeding mother, inform your doctor before starting Ilobril 8 mg Tablet 10's. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Ilobril 8 mg Tablet 10's as it can make you dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive or operate machinery while using Ilobril 8 mg Tablet 10's since it can make you sleepy.

Ilobril 8 mg Tablet 10's is used to treat schizophrenia in adults. It contains 'Iloperidone,' that belongs to the class of atypical antipsychotics. Ilobril 8 mg Tablet 10's works by restoring the balance of chemical messengers (dopamine and serotonin) in the brain. It is also known to improve thinking, mood, and behaviour. Ilobril 8 mg Tablet 10's helps in clear thinking and relieves the psychotic symptoms like delusions and hallucinations.

• Dizziness
• Dry mouth
• Fatigue
• Irregular heartbeat
• Nasal congestion (stuffy nose)
• Drowsiness
• Weight gain

Ilobril 8 mg Tablet 10's is not recommended for treatment in patients with Dementia-Related Psychosis. Brief your medical history if you have any liver or kidney diseases, breathing problems (sleep apnoea), stroke, diabetes, dehydration, low blood pressure, breast cancer, dementia (Alzheimer's disease), low white blood cells, obesity, and swallowing problems before starting Ilobril 8 mg Tablet 10's. Ilobril 8 mg Tablet 10's may affect QT prolongation (heart muscle takes longer than usual to recharge between beats) that can cause serious fast/irregular heartbeat. Hence it is advised to inform your doctor if you have any heart-related problems like heart failure, slow heartbeat, QT prolongation in EKG or ECG (electrocardiogram) and a family history of heart diseases. Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or a breastfeeding mother before starting Ilobril 8 mg Tablet 10's. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Ilobril 8 mg Tablet 10's as it might lead to increased side effects like dizziness and drowsiness. Avoid driving or operating machinery as Ilobril 8 mg Tablet 10's may decrease your mental alertness, making you feel dizzy or drowsy. Ilobril 8 mg Tablet 10's is not recommended for people below 18 years of age as the safety and effectiveness have not been established.

Drug-Drug Interaction: Ilobril 8 mg Tablet 10's may interact with opioid pain relievers (codeine, hydrocodone), anti-anxiety drugs (alprazolam, lorazepam, zolpidem), muscle relaxants (carisoprodol, cyclobenzaprine), anti-allergic drugs (cetirizine), common cold medicines (diphenhydramine), mood disorders drugs (aripiprazole, clomipramine, clozapine, ziprasidone), anti-depressants (nefazodone, lithium), anti-psychotics (paliperidone, haloperidol, lurasidone, thioridazine, risperidone), HIV/AIDS drugs (ritonavir), blood pressure medicines (prazosin), respiratory drugs (atropine), and stomach related drugs (dicyclomine, scopolamine).

Drug-Food Interaction: Do not consume alcohol while taking Ilobril 8 mg Tablet 10's as it could lead to increased dizziness and drowsiness.

Drug-Disease Interaction: Before using Ilobril 8 mg Tablet 10's, let your doctor know if you have any liver or kidney diseases, breathing problems (sleep apnoea), stroke, diabetes, dehydration, low blood pressure, breast cancer, dementia (Alzheimer’s disease), low white blood cells, obesity, swallowing problems, and heart problems.

• CODEINE
• HYDROCODONE
• ALPRAZOLAM
• LORAZEPAM
• ZOLPIDEM
• CARISOPRODOL
• CYCLOBENZAPRINE
• CETIRIZINE
• DIPHENHYDRAMINE
• ARIPIPRAZOLE
• CLOMIPRAMINE
• CLOZAPINE
• ZIPRASIDONE
• NEFAZODONE
• LITHIUM
• PALIPERIDONE
• HALOPERIDOL
• LURASIDONE
• THIORIDAZINE
• RISPERIDONE
• RITONAVIR
• PRAZOSIN
• ATROPINE
• DICYCLOMINE
• SCOPOLAMINE

• Maintain proper weight by following a healthy diet.
• Exercise regularly as it helps in less cognitive decline and brain volume loss.
• Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.
• Try to avoid stress by practising meditation or yoga.
• Include fruits and vegetables in your diet as they contain anti-oxidants.
• Eat nutritious food as it helps in cognitive stimulation.
• Limit foods with high cholesterol and saturated fats.
• Cut down on sugar, salt and processed foods to prevent weight gain due to Ilobril 8 mg Tablet 10's.
• Drink plenty of water.
• Follow a healthy lifestyle as it helps in improving overall health and possibly protects the brain.

• Let your doctor know that you are taking Ilobril 8 mg Tablet 10's if you are undergoing any medical tests.
• It is advised to monitor your blood pressure and blood sugar levels regularly while using Ilobril 8 mg Tablet 10's.
• If you have stopped taking Ilobril 8 mg Tablet 10's for more than three days in a row, please inform your doctor so that you may be needed to restart the medicine at a lower dose.
• Regular monitoring of heart function with ECG or EKG is necessary.
• Regular examinations of your electrolytes are also recommended.

Schizophrenia: It is a condition in which the person may see, hear or feel things that are not there, believe things that are not true, feel unusually suspicious or confused. Symptoms include hallucinations, delusions, thought disorders, movement disorders, disorganised thinking, loss of interest, lack of emotions, etc. Schizophrenia is triggered by physical, genetic, psychological, and environmental factors. Patients suffering from this disease may require lifelong treatment. Treatment involves a combination of medications, psychotherapy and care services.