Cariprazine
Information about Cariprazine
Cariprazine Uses
Cariprazine is used in the treatment of schizophrenia and mania.
How Cariprazine works
Cariprazine is a medication that works to treat bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. It rebalances chemicals such as dopamine and serotonin in the brain to improve mood, thinking, and behavior.
Common side effects of Cariprazine
Extrapyramidal symptoms, Akathisia (inability to stay still), Dyspepsia, Sleepiness, Restlessness
Available Medicine for Cariprazine
CariquelTorrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹108 to ₹3404 variant(s)
CariprizaIcon Biotech
₹99 to ₹2353 variant(s)
CarispecSun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
₹107 to ₹3354 variant(s)
CariliftAlkem Laboratories Ltd
₹108 to ₹3414 variant(s)
CD3D2Jagsam Pharma
₹108 to ₹1762 variant(s)
CariniaIntas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹108 to ₹2304 variant(s)
Expert advice for Cariprazine
- It is better to take Cariprazine at night as this medicine may produce drowsiness or sleepiness.
- Avoid getting up too fast from a sitting or lying position, or you may feel dizzy.
- Cariprazine can cause dehydration, so increase your fluid intake accordingly.
- Inform your doctor if you are taking any antidepressants.
- Avoid exposure to sunlight or tanning beds. Cariprazine can make you sunburn more easily. Wear protective clothing and use sunscreen (SPF 30 or higher) when you are outdoors.
- If you develop any depressing or suicidal thoughts or ideas, let your doctor know about it as soon as possible.
- If you have diabetes, you should monitor your blood glucose levels regularly, as Cariprazine may affect the sugar levels in your blood.
- Avoid alcohol while taking this medicine.
- Try to keep your appointments regular with your doctor. This is so the doctor can check on your progress.