INTRODUCTION

Aripicon-20 (comes in tablets) 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.

Aripicon-20 may be taken with or without food, preferably in the morning. However, it is advised to take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. The dose and how often you need it will be decided by your doctor so that you get the right amount to control your symptoms. It may be increased gradually. It may take a few weeks before you start to feel better. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. It is important that this medication is not stopped suddenly without talking to your doctor as this can worsen your symptoms.

Some common side effects of this medicine include:

- Akathisia (inability to stay still);

- Anxiety;

- Blurred vision;

- Constipation;

- Dizziness;

- Fatigue;

- Headache;

- Increased saliva production;

- Indigestion;

- Insomnia;

- Nausea;

- Parkinsonism;

- Restlessness;

- Sleepiness;

- Tremor;

- Vomiting.

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.

This medicine may increase your blood sugar and cholesterol levels. However, modifying your lifestyle by having a healthy diet and exercising regularly can reduce this side effect. Your doctor will monitor your blood sugar and cholesterol levels periodically while you are taking this medication. Inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood or behaviour, new or worsening depression, or suicidal thoughts while taking this medicine. Before taking the medicine you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding. You should avoid drinking alcohol as it may increase some side effects.

HOW TO USE ARIPICON-20?

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. Aripicon-20 may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

HOW DOES ARIPICON-20 WORK?

Aripicon-20 is an atypical antipsychotic. It works by changing the action of certain chemical messengers in the brain that affect thoughts.

STORAGE CONDITIONS

Aripicon-20 should be kept away from heat, direct light, water, moisture at a room temperature (approximately 23 degrees C). The medicine should be kept in a place unreachable for children. Do not store the medication with an end term of storage.

Please note, all the information given above is a summary. You should visit your doctor, pharmacist or health care provider who can provide more details about this product. Do not share this medicine with the others for whom it was not prescribed. Do not use it for other health conditions.