Arkane 2mg Tablet
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Arkane 2mg Tablet is used in the treatment of schizophrenia. It may also be used to treat depression and bipolar disorder. It alters the thoughts and elevates the mood, improving the person’s ability to think, feel and behave.
Arkane 2mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, preferably at the same time each day. Take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor and if you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember it. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. This medication mustn't be stopped suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may worsen your symptoms.
Some common side effects of this medicine include dry mouth, abnormality of voluntary movements, urinary retention, constipation, and muscle rigidity. Initially, this medicine may cause a sudden drop in blood pressure when you change positions, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down. It may also cause dizziness and sleepiness, do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you.
Before taking it, inform your doctor if you are suffering from thyroid or kidney disease, epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease, glaucoma, or any heart disease. You should not take this medicine if you are under the influence of alcohol or any sleep-inducing, cough, and/ or allergy medication. This medicine can also lead to weight gain, eat a healthy balanced diet, avoid snacking with high-calorie food, and exercise regularly.
Uses of Arkane Tablet
Benefits of Arkane Tablet
In Treatment of Depression
Arkane 2mg Tablet helps in maintaining the balance of certain chemicals in the brain that affect mood and behavior. This improves your mood, relieves anxiety, tension, helps you sleep better, and increases your energy levels. Arkane 2mg Tablet prevents extreme mood changes and helps you feel less agitated. You may experience fewer episodes of depression and low mood.
In Treatment of Bipolar disorder
Arkane 2mg Tablet works to restore the normal balance of nerve activity in your brain. It can help prevent extreme changes in mood and help you feel less agitated. You may experience fewer episodes of low mood. It can take several weeks for this medicine to work and you may still feel low during this time. It is likely that you will take this medicine for at least six months but possibly much longer. It needs to be taken regularly to work effectively. Do not stop taking it unless your doctor advises you to. You should continue to eat well and keep fit to reduce symptoms of bipolar disorder.
Side effects of Arkane Tablet
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
Common side effects of Arkane
- Dystonia (involuntary muscle contractions)
- Akathisia (inability to stay still)
- Pseudoparkinsonism
- Involuntary muscle movement
- Oculogyric episodes
- Opisthotonos
- Increased reflexes
How to use Arkane Tablet
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. Arkane 2mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Arkane Tablet works
Arkane 2mg Tablet is a typical antipsychotic. It works by blocking the action of dopamine, a chemical messenger in the brain that affects thoughts and mood.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Arkane 2mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Arkane 2mg 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
Arkane 2mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
If Arkane 2mg Tablet is given, monitor the baby for excessive sleepiness.
If Arkane 2mg Tablet is given, monitor the baby for excessive sleepiness.
Driving
UNSAFE
Arkane 2mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Caution is advised when driving or operating machinery.
Caution is advised when driving or operating machinery.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Arkane 2mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Arkane 2mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Arkane 2mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Arkane Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Arkane 2mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- It makes you feel sleepy. Do not drive or do anything requiring mental focus until you know how it affects you.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Phenothiazine Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
NEURO CNS
Action Class
Typical Antipsychotics
Interaction with drugs
Taking Arkane with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Do not consume Fluphenazine 48 hours before and At least 12 hours after consuming Iopamidol.
Concurrent use may increase the risk of seizures.
Do not consume Fluphenazine 48 hours before and At least 24 hours after consuming Iohexol.
Concurrent use may increase the risk of seizures.
If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as double vision, weakness, dizziness, impaired coordination, or confusion and consult your doctor if you experience the
Your doctor may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations. Memantine may reduce efficacy of Fluphenazine.
Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration or alertness until you know how the medicines affect you.
Concurrent use may cause low blood pressure, fast heartbeat, sleepine
Patient concerns
User feedback
What are you using Arkane Tablet for?
Schizophrenia
100%
FAQs
Is Arkane 2mg Tablet a narcotic or benzodiazepine and cause addiction?
No, Arkane 2mg Tablet is neither a narcotic nor a benzodiazepine class of drug. It is an antipsychotic drug and it does not have any addiction potential
Is Arkane 2mg Tablet FDA approved/ a controlled substance?
Yes. Arkane 2mg Tablet is approved by FDA and it is not a controlled substance
Does Arkane 2mg Tablet has side effects such as weight gain and depression?
Arkane 2mg Tablet causes weight gain but not depression.
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