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Axepine 5mg Tablet MD

Aripiprazole (5mg)

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Axepine 5mg Tablet MD 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.

Written By Dr. Sakshi Jain, MS, BDS,
Reviewed By Dr. Sachin Gupta, MD Pharmacology, MBBS,
Last updated on 21 Sep 2026 | 01:02 AM (IST)

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General Information

Contains

Aripiprazole (5mg)

Marketer

CNX Healthcare Pvt Ltd

Storage

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Product introduction

Take Axepine 5mg Tablet MD by mouth, with or without food, preferably in the morning. 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 at the dose and for the duration 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 your doctor, as it may worsen your symptoms.

Common side effects of Axepine 5mg Tablet MD include nausea, vomiting, constipation, insomnia, anxiety, and dizziness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus if you experience dizziness or sleepiness after taking this medicine. Inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood or behavior, new or worsening depression, or suicidal thoughts while taking this medicine.

Axepine 5mg Tablet MD may increase your blood sugar and cholesterol levels. However, modifying your lifestyle by having a healthy diet and doing exercise regularly can reduce this side effect. Remember to inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood or behavior, new or worsening depression, or suicidal thoughts while taking this medicine.

Uses of Axepine Tablet MD

Benefits of Axepine Tablet MD

Mania
Mania means extremely excited or elevated mood. Axepine 5mg Tablet MD helps calm the mood and relax the nerves. This stabilises the mood and prevents the symptoms of mania from recurring again. Taking Axepine 5mg Tablet MD will ensure that you have a better social life and are able to do daily activities more comfortably.

Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a mental disorder in which a person’s thinking ability, feelings and behavior become abnormal. Axepine 5mg Tablet MD helps restore the chemical imbalances in the brain that are responsible for such changes. It improves thoughts, behavior and enhances the quality of life.

Side effects of Axepine Tablet MD

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 Axepine

Anxiety
Constipation
Akathisia (inability to stay still)
Agitation
Headache
Dizziness
Vomiting
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
Nausea

How to use Axepine Tablet MD

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Do not handle the tablets with wet hands. Put it in your mouth but do not swallow it. Axepine 5mg Tablet MD may be taken with or without food.

How Axepine Tablet MD works

Axepine 5mg Tablet MD is an atypical antipsychotic. It works by altering the action of certain chemical messengers that affect thoughts.

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Quick tips

You have been prescribed Axepine 5mg Tablet MD 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.
Axepine 5mg Tablet MD 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 Axepine 5mg Tablet MD as it may cause excessive drowsiness.
Talk to your doctor if you notice sudden mood changes, unusual movements or develop suicidal thoughts.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

Do not drink alcohol while you are taking this medicine. Axepine 5mg Tablet MD may cause excessive drowsiness when taken with alcohol.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

The safety of Axepine 5mg Tablet MD during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Axepine 5mg Tablet MD may be unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. It should be used only if the expected benefit outweighs the potential risk. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

UNSAFE

Axepine 5mg Tablet MD may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Axepine 5mg Tablet MD is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment is recommended.

Liver

CAUTION

Axepine 5mg Tablet MD should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

Interaction with drugs

Taking Axepine with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Life-threatening

Sparfloxacin (Oral Route)

Do not consume Sparfloxacin with Aripiprazole.

Life-threatening

Ranolazine (Oral Route)

Do not consume Ranolazine with Aripiprazole.

Life-threatening

Thioridazine (Oral Route)

Do not consume Thioridazine with Aripiprazole.

Life-threatening

Sildenafil (Oral Route)

Do not consume Sildenafil with Aripiprazole.

Life-threatening

Amiodarone (Oral Route)

Do not consume Amiodarone with Aripiprazole.

Frequently asked questions

Is Axepine 5mg Tablet MD a mood stabilizer?

Axepine 5mg Tablet MD 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 disorder.

How long does Axepine 5mg Tablet MD take to work?

The benefit of Axepine 5mg Tablet MD may appear after a few days or a few weeks of starting Axepine 5mg Tablet MD. It may take 4-6 weeks to see the full benefits of this medicine.

Does Axepine 5mg Tablet MD affect you sexually?

Yes, Axepine 5mg Tablet MD 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 you to stop Axepine 5mg Tablet MD.

What is the most important thing that I should know about Axepine 5mg Tablet MD?

Axepine 5mg Tablet MD 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 Axepine 5mg Tablet MD, as they can develop suicidal tendencies.

What should I avoid while using Axepine 5mg Tablet MD?

Axepine 5mg Tablet MD 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.

Can Axepine 5mg Tablet MD be taken by diabetics?

Axepine 5mg Tablet MD 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.

Does Axepine 5mg Tablet MD cause weight gain?

Axepine 5mg Tablet MD 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 Axepine 5mg Tablet MD, consult your doctor for diet and exercise advice.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Phenylpiperazines

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

NEURO CNS

Action Class

Atypical Antipsychotics

References

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.
Aripiprazole [EMC Label]. South Ruislip, Middlesex: Aurobindo Pharma - Milpharm Ltd.; 2018. [Accessed 23 Jan. 2019] (online). Available from:
Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO): Aripiprazole. [Accessed 19 Mar. 2019] (online). Available from:
Aripiprazole [Package Information Leaflet]. Gangtok, Sikkim: Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd.; 2022. [Accessed 20 Feb. 2024] (online) Available from:
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General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Axepine Tablet MD

Benefits of Axepine Tablet MD

Side effects of Axepine Tablet MD

How to use Axepine Tablet MD

How Axepine Tablet MD works

All substitutes for Axepine 5mg Tablet MD

Nulet 5 Tablet MD

Arirazo 5mg Tablet MD

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Interaction with drugs

Sparfloxacin (Oral Route)

Ranolazine (Oral Route)

Thioridazine (Oral Route)

Sildenafil (Oral Route)

Amiodarone (Oral Route)

Frequently asked questions

Is Axepine 5mg Tablet MD a mood stabilizer?

How long does Axepine 5mg Tablet MD take to work?

Does Axepine 5mg Tablet MD affect you sexually?

What is the most important thing that I should know about Axepine 5mg Tablet MD?

What should I avoid while using Axepine 5mg Tablet MD?

Can Axepine 5mg Tablet MD be taken by diabetics?

Does Axepine 5mg Tablet MD cause weight gain?

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References

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