Composition Aripiprazole (30mg)
Rx Prescription Required
Pack strip of 10 tablets
Storage Store below 30°C
Chemical Class Dihydrocarbostyril Drivative
Action Class Atypical Antipsychotics
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Manufacturer Sunrise Remedies Pvt Ltd
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Arisun 30mg Tablet
Arisun 30mg Tablet is an antipsychotic medicine. It 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.
Basic Info
Description
Arisun 30mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, preferably in the morning. 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. The dose and how often you need it will be decided by your doctor so that you get the right amount to control your symptoms. It may be increased gradually. It may take a few weeks before you start to feel better. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. It is important that this medication is not stopped suddenly without talking to your doctor as this can worsen your symptoms.
Some common side effects of this medicine include headache, fatigue, nausea, vomiting and blurred vision. 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. Please consult your doctor if these side effects do not resolve or worsen.
This medicine may increase your blood sugar and cholesterol levels. However, modifying your lifestyle by having a healthy diet and exercising regularly can reduce this side effect. your doctor will monitor your blood sugar and cholesterol levels periodically while you are taking this medication. Inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood or behavior, new or worsening depression, or suicidal thoughts while taking this medicine. Before taking the medicine you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding. You should avoid drinking alcohol as it may increase some side effects.
Uses
Schizophrenia
Mania
How To Use
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. Arisun 30mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
MOA
Arisun 30mg Tablet is an atypical antipsychotic. It works by changing the action of certain chemical messengers in the brain that affect thoughts.
What If
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Drug Tips
You have been prescribed Arisun 30mg Tablet for relieving psychotic symptoms and manic episodes.
It may take 4 to 6 weeks to see full effects on thoughts and mood. Keep taking it as prescribed.
Your doctor may advise you to take it in the morning if you experience any difficulty in sleeping.
It may increase your blood sugar and cholesterol. Eat healthy, exercise regularly and monitor your blood sugar and cholesterol levels regularly.
Arisun 30mg Tablet may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Don’t drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
Avoid consuming alcohol when taking the Arisun 30mg Tablet as it may cause excessive drowsiness.
Talk to your doctor if you notice sudden mood changes, unusual movements or develop suicidal thoughts.
Faqs
Q. Is Arisun 30mg Tablet a mood stabilizer?
Arisun 30mg Tablet is effective in treating manic episodes and other mood symptoms of bipolar disorder but not for the depressive episodes. Therefore, it can be combined with mood stabilizers like valproate to treat bipolar disorders.
Q. How long does Arisun 30mg Tablet take to work?
The benefit of Arisun 30mg Tablet may appear after a few days or few weeks of starting Arisun 30mg Tablet. It may take 4-6 weeks to see the full benefits of this medicine.
Q. Does Arisun 30mg Tablet affect you sexually?
Yes, Arisun 30mg Tablet may cause prolonged and painful erection (priapism) in some patients. It may also cause impulse control disorder wherein the patient may develop urges or cravings that are irresistible and unusual for that person. In this case, the patient may develop an abnormally high sex drive or may experience an increase in sexual thoughts or feelings. Consult your doctor who may modify your dose or may advise to stop Arisun 30mg Tablet.
Q. What is the most important thing that I should know about Arisun 30mg Tablet?
Arisun 30mg Tablet is not approved in elderly patients with dementia as it may increase the risk of causing death. Dementia is a brain disorder that affects the ability to remember, think clearly, communicate, and perform daily activities. This may further cause changes in mood and personality. Furthermore, patients with depression should be closely monitored when being given Arisun 30mg Tablet, as they can develop suicidal tendencies.
Q. What should I avoid while using Arisun 30mg Tablet?
Arisun 30mg Tablet may commonly cause sleepiness, sedation, dizziness, blurred vision, and double vision. Avoid driving and using heavy machinery if you experience these symptoms. You should also avoid over-exercise, over-exposure to heat or getting dehydrated by avoiding direct sunlight. It is recommended to stay indoors in hot weather, and drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration.
Q. Can Arisun 30mg Tablet be taken by diabetics?
Arisun 30mg Tablet may cause an increase in blood sugar levels. Extremely high levels of blood sugar may cause coma and death. Therefore, if you have diabetes, you should stay alert and check your blood sugar levels regularly.
Q. Does Arisun 30mg Tablet cause weight gain?
Arisun 30mg Tablet may cause weight gain in some patients. This medicine may also increase the cholesterol and fat levels in the blood. If you gain weight during treatment with Arisun 30mg Tablet, consult your doctor for diet and exercise advice.
Benifits
In Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a mental disorder in which a person’s thinking ability, feelings and behavior become abnormal. Arisun 30mg Tablet 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. Arisun 30mg Tablet helps calm the mood and relax the nerves. This stabilises the mood and prevents the symptoms of mania from recurring again. Taking Arisun 30mg Tablet will ensure that you have a better social life and are able to do daily activities more comfortably.show moreshow less
Side Effects
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Vomiting
Tremor
Sleepiness
Restlessness
Parkinsonism
Nausea
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
Indigestion
Increased saliva production
Headache
Fatigue
Dizziness
Constipation
Blurred vision
Anxiety
Akathisia (inability to stay still)
Safety Profile
Alcohol:UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Arisun 30mg Tablet.
Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Arisun 30mg Tablet 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.
Breast feeding:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Arisun 30mg Tablet 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
Arisun 30mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Arisun 30mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Arisun 30mg Tablet is recommended.
Liver:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Arisun 30mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Arisun 30mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Refferences
Stahl SM, editor. Arpiprazole. In: Stahl’s Essential Pschopharmacology: Prescriber’s Guide. 5th ed. New York, New York: Cambridge University Press; 2014. pp. 51-57.
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. 83-85.
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