Zipradep 80mg Tablet
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Product introduction
Zipradep 80mg Tablet 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.
Zipradep 80mg Tablet should be taken with food, preferably at the same time, each day. Take this 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 is important that this medication is not stopped suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may worsen your symptoms. However, discontinue this medicine immediately if you experience Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS), characterized by fever, muscle rigidity, and altered consciousness or seizures.
Some common side effects of this medicine include headache, nausea, vomiting, abnormal vision, and dystonia (involuntary muscle contractions). 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 but, modifying your lifestyle by having a healthy diet and exercising regularly can reduce this side effect.
You should be cautious while using this medicine as it may increase the risk of developing diabetes, so it is better to monitor glucose regularly. 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 Zipradep Tablet
Benefits of Zipradep Tablet
In Mania
Mania means extremely excited or elevated mood. Zipradep 80mg Tablet helps calm the mood and relax the nerves. This stabilises the mood and prevents the symptoms of mania from recurring again. Taking Zipradep 80mg Tablet will ensure that you have a better social life and are able to do daily activities more comfortably.
In Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a mental disorder in which a person’s thinking ability, feelings and behavior become abnormal. Zipradep 80mg 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.
Side effects of Zipradep 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 Zipradep
- Headache
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Sleepiness
- Abnormal vision
- Dystonia (involuntary muscle contractions)
- Akathisia (inability to stay still)
- Weakness
- Parkinsonism
- Dizziness
- Respiratory tract infection
How to use Zipradep 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. Zipradep 80mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
How Zipradep Tablet works
Zipradep 80mg Tablet is an atypical antipsychotic. It works by modulating the action of certain chemical messengers in the brain that affect thoughts.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Zipradep 80mg Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Zipradep 80mg 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
Zipradep 80mg 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
Zipradep 80mg 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
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Zipradep 80mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Zipradep 80mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Zipradep 80mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Zipradep 80mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Zipradep Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Zipradep 80mg 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 should be taken with food.
- Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Zipradep 80mg Tablet may cause dizziness and sleepiness.
- Avoid consuming alcohol when taking medicine as it may cause excessive drowsiness.
- Inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood or behavior, new or worsening depression, or suicidal thoughts or behavior.
- Do not stop taking Zipradep 80mg Tablet without talking to your doctor first as it may cause a worsening of symptoms.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Dihydroindolone Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
NEURO CNS
Action Class
Atypical Antipsychotics
Interaction with drugs
Taking Zipradep with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Concomitant use may affect heart rhythm and may be fatal.
Do not consume Thioridazine with Ziprasidone.
Concomitant use may affect heart rhythm and may be fatal.
Do not consume Sildenafil with Ziprasidone.
Concomitant use may affect heart rhythm and may be fatal.
Do not consume Sparfloxacin with Ziprasidone.
Concomitant use may affect heart rhythm and may be fatal.
Do not consume Ranolazine with Ziprasidone.
Concomitant use may affect heart rhythm and may be fatal.
Do not consume Amiodarone with Ziprasidone.
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Patients taking Zipradep 80mg Tablet
Once A Day
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Twice A Day
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What are you using Zipradep Tablet for?
Schizophrenia
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