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Asenapt 10 Sublingual tablet
Prescription Required
Introduction
Asenapt 10 Sublingual tablet is used in the treatment of schizophrenia and mania. It can also be used to treat depression and bipolar disorders. It works by modulating the action of certain chemical messengers in the brain that affect thoughts.
Asenapt 10 Sublingual tablet is taken by mouth without food. However, it is advisable to 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. 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 the doctor as it may worsen your symptoms.
Some common side effects of this medicine include nausea, increased saliva production, and taste change. Initially, this medicine may cause a sudden drop in blood pressure when you change positions, so it is better to rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down. 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. This medicine may increase your weight. However, modifying your lifestyle by having a healthy diet and doing exercise regularly can reduce this side effect.
Before taking this medicine it is important to inform the doctor if your suffering from high body temperature and muscle stiffness (neuroleptic malignant syndrome), have had abnormal tongue or face movements (dyskinesia), or liver problems.
Asenapt 10 Sublingual tablet is taken by mouth without food. However, it is advisable to 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. 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 the doctor as it may worsen your symptoms.
Some common side effects of this medicine include nausea, increased saliva production, and taste change. Initially, this medicine may cause a sudden drop in blood pressure when you change positions, so it is better to rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down. 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. This medicine may increase your weight. However, modifying your lifestyle by having a healthy diet and doing exercise regularly can reduce this side effect.
Before taking this medicine it is important to inform the doctor if your suffering from high body temperature and muscle stiffness (neuroleptic malignant syndrome), have had abnormal tongue or face movements (dyskinesia), or liver problems.
Uses of Asenapt Sublingual tablet
Side effects of Asenapt Sublingual 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 Asenapt
- Abnormal involuntary movements
- Anxiety
- Dizziness
- Dystonia (involuntary muscle contractions)
- Increased saliva production
- Nausea
- Parkinsonism
- Sleepiness
- Taste change
- Weight gain
How to use Asenapt Sublingual tablet
Place the tablet under the tongue or between the cheek and gum, and let it dissolve. Do not chew, crush, or swallow the tablet. Asenapt 10 Sublingual tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Asenapt Sublingual tablet works
Asenapt 10 Sublingual tablet is an atypical antipsychotic. It works by modulating the action of certain chemical messengers in the brain that affect thoughts.
Safety Advice
Alcohol
CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Asenapt 10 Sublingual tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Asenapt 10 Sublingual 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.
Breastfeeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Asenapt 10 Sublingual 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
Asenapt 10 Sublingual 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
Asenapt 10 Sublingual tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Asenapt 10 Sublingual tablet is recommended.
Limited information is available on use of Asenapt 10 Sublingual tablet in patients with end stage kidney disease.
Limited information is available on use of Asenapt 10 Sublingual tablet in patients with end stage kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
Asenapt 10 Sublingual tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Asenapt 10 Sublingual tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Asenapt 10 Sublingual tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
Use of Asenapt 10 Sublingual tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
Alternate Brands
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
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Quick Tips
- Asenapt 10 Sublingual tablet should be taken as per dose and duration suggested by the doctor.
- It is advisable not to eat or drink anything for 10 minutes after taking the medicine.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Dibenzoxepines Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
NEURO CNS
Action Class
Atypical Antipsychotics
Interaction with Drugs
Taking Asenapt with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
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LIFE-THREATENING
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LIFE-THREATENING
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Patient Concerns
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User Feedback
Patients taking Asenapt 10 Sublingual tablet
Once A Day
70%
Twice A Day
23%
Thrice A Day
5%
Alternate Day
1%
Four Times A *
1%
*Four Times A Day
What are you using Asenapt Sublingual tablet for?
Schizophrenia
64%
Others
18%
Mania
18%
How much was the improvement?
Average
63%
Excellent
26%
Poor
11%
What were the side-effects while using Asenapt 10 Sublingual tablet?
No Side Effec*
50%
Anxiety
17%
Weight gain
17%
Increased sal*
17%
*No Side Effect, Increased saliva production
How do you take Asenapt Sublingual tablet?
Empty stomach
50%
With food
33%
With or witho*
17%
*With or without food
Please rate Asenapt 10 Sublingual tablet on price
Expensive
53%
Average
33%
Not Expensive
13%
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1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover all possible side effects, drug interactions or warnings or alerts. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
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Country of Origin: India
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