Azin 5mg Tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects
What is azin 5mg tablet used for?
Azin 5mg Tablet contains Asenapine, an atypical antipsychotic used to treat schizophrenia and acute manic episodes in bipolar disorder. It works by balancing dopamine and serotonin levels in the brain to improve mood and reduce hallucinations. Take as prescribed, usually twice daily sublingually.
- Generic Name: Asenapine
- Manufacturer: Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: A
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ azin 5mg tablet Uses & Benefits
Schizophrenia; acute treatment of manic or mixed episodes associated with bipolar I disorder.
Off-label uses: Treatment-resistant depression; Tourette syndrome; borderline personality disorder.
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Asenapine |
| Brand Name | Azin 10mg Tablet |
| Manufacturer | Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | NEURO CNS |
| Action Class | Atypical Antipsychotics |
| Route of Administration | Sublingual (tablet placed under tongue until dissolved). |
| Storage | Store at 20-25ยฐC (68-77ยฐF); protect from moisture. |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Antagonist at dopamine D2 and serotonin 5-HT2A receptors; also has affinity for other receptors.
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take azin 5mg tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
Dosage Timeline
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of azin 5mg tablet
โ Common Side Effects
- Somnolence
- Dizziness
- Extrapyramidal symptoms
- Weight gain
- Increased appetite
- Dry mouth
- Constipation
- Dysgeusia
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
- Tardive dyskinesia
- QT prolongation
- Seizures
- Hyperglycemia
- Dyslipidemia
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Hepatic failure
- Agranulocytosis
- Pancreatitis
- Priapism
- Allergic reactions
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | Major | Increased CNS depression |
| Levodopa | Moderate | Reduced efficacy of levodopa |
| Antihypertensives | Moderate | Increased risk of hypotension |
๐จ Major Interactions
- CYP1A2 inhibitors (e.g., fluvoxamine)
- CYP1A2 inducers (e.g., carbamazepine)
- Dopamine agonists
- Levodopa
โก Moderate Interactions
- Antihypertensives
- CNS depressants (e.g., alcohol, benzodiazepines)
- QTc-prolonging drugs
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- CYP2D6 substrates
- CYP3A4 substrates
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
Grapefruit juice may increase asenapine levels; avoid high-fat meals within 10 minutes of administration.
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
Avoid alcohol; may increase CNS depression and hypotensive effects.
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to asenapine or any excipients; severe hepatic impairment.
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Mental status, blood pressure, heart rate, ECG (QTc interval), liver function tests, blood glucose, lipid profile, weight.
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Not recommended; excreted in breast milk in animal studies.
๐ Overdose Management
Supportive care; monitor vital signs, ECG, and mental status; no specific antidote.
โฐ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered; if close to next dose, skip missed dose; do not double dose.
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๐ Substitutes for azin 5mg tablet
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Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.