Product introduction

Stela 5mg Tablet is used in the treatment of schizophrenia. It may also be used for the short term to treat anxiety when other medications have not worked. It alters the thoughts and elevates the mood, improving the person’s ability to think, feel, and behave.

Stela 5mg Tablet should be taken with or without food. 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. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. This medication must not be stopped suddenly without talking to your doctor, as it may worsen your symptoms.

Some common side effects of this medicine include dry mouth, dizziness, skin reactions, insomnia, and muscular weakness. 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 problems, epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease, glaucoma, or any heart problems. You should not take this medicine if you are under the influence of alcohol or any sleep-inducing, cough, or allergy medication. This medicine can also lead to weight gain. Eat a healthy, balanced diet, avoid snacking on high-calorie food, and exercise regularly.

Uses of Stela Tablet

Benefits of Stela Tablet

Short term anxiety
Stela 5mg Tablet reduces the symptoms of excessive anxiety and worry that are triggered only at the time of stressful conditions that last for a shorter duration. These could be job interviews, exams, stage performances, etc. It can effectively manage feelings of restlessness, tiredness, difficulty concentrating and feeling irritable. Stela 5mg Tablet will therefore help you go about your daily activities more easily and be more productive. Keep taking this medicine even if you feel well. Stopping suddenly can cause serious problems.

Treatment of Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a mental disorder in which a person’s thinking ability, feelings and behavior become abnormal. Stela 5mg Tablet helps restore the chemical imbalances in the brain that are responsible for such changes. It improves thoughts, behavior and enhances the quality of life. It needs to be taken regularly to work effectively. Do not stop taking it unless your doctor advises you to as it can worsen your condition.

Side effects of Stela 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 Stela

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How to use Stela 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. Stela 5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food.

How Stela Tablet works

Stela 5mg Tablet is a typical antipsychotic. It works by blocking the action of dopamine, a chemical messenger in the brain that affects thoughts and mood. Inhibiting dopamine receptors helps restore neurotransmitter balance, making it effective in managing schizophrenia, anxiety, and other mood disorders. This action helps reduce symptoms such as hallucinations, delusions, and disorganized thinking, improving overall mental stability.

Quick tips

Take Stela 5mg Tablet at bedtime to avoid feeling sleepy during the day.
Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration, as Stela 5mg Tablet can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine, as it can cause increased sedation.
It may increase your blood sugar and cholesterol levels. Eat healthy, exercise regularly, and monitor your blood levels regularly.
Don't stop taking Stela 5mg Tablet without talking to your doctor first, as it may cause worsening of symptoms.

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