Arpidon 5mg Tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects
What is arpidon 5mg tablet used for?
Arpidon 5mg Tablet contains Aripiprazole, an atypical antipsychotic used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. It works by balancing dopamine and serotonin levels in the brain, helping to reduce hallucinations, delusions, and mood swings. It is also used as maintenance therapy for bipolar I disorder.
- Generic Name: Aripiprazole
- Manufacturer: Bondane Pharma
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: C
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ arpidon 5mg tablet Uses & Benefits
Schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder (adjunct), irritability in autism
Off-label uses: Tourette syndrome, obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Aripiprazole |
| Brand Name | Arip MT 5 Tablet |
| Manufacturer | Bondane Pharma |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | NEURO CNS |
| Action Class | Atypical Antipsychotics |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Store at 20-25ยฐC (68-77ยฐF); protect from light and moisture |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Partial agonist at D2 and 5-HT1A receptors; antagonist at 5-HT2A receptors
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take arpidon 5mg tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
Dosage Timeline
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of arpidon 5mg tablet
โ Common Side Effects
- Nausea
- vomiting
- constipation
- headache
- dizziness
- insomnia
- akathisia
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
- tardive dyskinesia
- seizures
- stroke in elderly
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Rhabdomyolysis
- hepatitis
- pancreatitis
- priapism
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | Moderate | Increased CNS depression |
| Antihypertensives | Moderate | Enhanced hypotensive effect |
| CYP3A4 Inducers | Major | Reduced aripiprazole efficacy |
| CYP3A4 Inhibitors | Major | Increased aripiprazole levels |
๐จ Major Interactions
- CYP2D6 inhibitors
- CYP3A4 inhibitors
- CYP3A4 inducers
โก Moderate Interactions
- Antihypertensives
- CNS depressants
- Anticholinergics
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Warfarin
- Lithium
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
No significant food interactions
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
Avoid alcohol; increased CNS depression
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to aripiprazole
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Mental status, blood pressure, heart rate, weight, blood glucose, lipids, EPS symptoms
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Not recommended; excreted in breast milk
๐ Overdose Management
Symptomatic and supportive; ECG monitoring; activated charcoal if early
โฐ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered; skip if near next dose; do not double
๐จโโ๏ธ Reviewed by Expert
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Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.
โญ User Reviews
Good quality medicine. Satisfied with the outcome.
Good quality medicine. Satisfied with the outcome.
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Helpful and effective medicine as per my experience. Always consult a doctor.
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