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Normenta 400mg Tablet Substitute

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Composition:

AMISULPRIDE-400MG

Uses:

Normenta 400mg Tablet is used in the treatment of schizophrenia, postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV). The detailed uses of Normenta 400mg Tablet are as follows:<br/>• Schizophrenia: Normenta 400mg Tablet is used in the treatment of both acute and chronic schizophrenia, helping to manage symptoms like hallucinations, delusions, and disorganized thinking, and improving quality of life and social functioning.<br/>• Preventing Postoperative Nausea: Normenta 400mg Tablet helps to prevent nausea that occurs after surgery, reducing patient discomfort and promoting smoother recovery.<br/>• Treating Postoperative Vomiting: Normenta 400mg Tablet helps treat vomiting that occurs after surgery, minimizing complications and supporting patient well-being. <br/>

Medicinal Benefits:

Normenta 400mg Tablet contains Amisulpride, a group of medicines called antipsychotics used to treat a mental illness called schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Additionally, Normenta 400mg Tablet has anti-emetics properties used either in monotherapy or in combination with other antiemetic drugs to prevent nausea and vomiting, which might occur after surgery. The key action of Normenta 400mg Tablet is to block some of the brain's dopamine receptors and correct dopamine's overactivity, thereby producing a calming effect in the brain. Altogether, Normenta 400mg Tablet may help decrease hallucinations and help you think more clearly and positively about yourself, feel less agitated and take a more active part in everyday life. 

FAQs

Normenta 400mg Tablet is used to treat long-term (chronic) schizophrenia and postoperative nausea/vomiting. Additionally, Normenta 400mg Tablet is used either in monotherapy or in combination with other antiemetic drugs to prevent nausea and vomiting, which might occur after surgery. The key action of Normenta 400mg Tablet is to block some of the brain's dopamine receptors and correct dopamine's overactivity, thereby producing a calming effect in the brain.

Normenta 400mg Tablet contains Amisulpride, which works by modulating certain chemical messengers (dopamine D2) in the brain, which helps regulate mood, behaviour, nausea and vomiting.

Normenta 400mg Tablet can be used to treat psychotic disorders like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and depression. However, you should not take this medication without a doctor’s advice.

Normenta 400mg Tablet may affect fertility as it may cause hyperprolactinemia (excessive levels of prolactin hormone in the blood) resulting in amenorrhea (absence of menstrual periods), anovulation (lack of egg release) and impaired fertility.

You are not recommended to stop taking Normenta 400mg Tablet without consulting your doctor as it may worsen the condition or cause recurring symptoms. Therefore, take Normenta 400mg Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it, and if you experience any difficulty while taking Normenta 400mg Tablet, please consult your doctor so that the dose may be gradually reduced.

Normenta 400mg Tablet is not recommended for dementia (loss of memory or other mental abilities) patients especially in elderly people as it may cause severe adverse effects including stroke. Therefore, it is advised to inform your doctor if you have dementia or history of stroke before taking Normenta 400mg Tablet.

Stopping Normenta 400mg Tablet abruptly can cause withdrawal symptoms and stopping it too early could make your illness come back. Please consult your doctor if you want to stop taking Normenta 400mg Tablet.

Take Normenta 400mg Tablet with caution in patients with diabetes as it may increase the risk of having diabetes. It is advised to monitor your blood sugar levels regularly while taking Normenta 400mg Tablet.

Normenta 400mg Tablet is not recommended for children as the safety and effectiveness have not been established.

Normenta 400mg Tablet should be used with caution and only if prescribed by the doctor in elderly patients due to the possible risk of low blood pressure and sedation.

Normenta 400mg Tablet should be used in patients with kidney diseases only when prescribed by a doctor. Dose adjustment and regular monitoring of electrolytes may be required as Normenta 400mg Tablet may alter electrolyte levels in the body.

Normenta 400mg Tablet may cause sleepiness and drowsiness. Do not drive or operate machinery unless you are alert.

Normenta 400mg Tablet should be taken at the same time daily or as prescribed by the doctor.

Normenta 400mg Tablet modulates certain chemical messengers (dopamine D2) in the brain, which helps regulate mood and behaviour.

No, Normenta 400mg Tablet is not indicated for anxiety. It is used to treat schizophrenia and postoperative nausea and vomiting.

Do not take Normenta 400mg Tablet if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to amisulpride or any other ingredients present in this medicine or have a medical history of prolactin-dependent tumour or breast cancer, phaeochromocytoma (a tumour on the adrenal gland), or pituitary tumour.

No, Normenta 400mg Tablet has no habit-forming tendency and is not addictive.

Withdrawal symptoms of Normenta 400mg Tablet are nausea, vomiting, difficulty sleeping, sweating, extreme restlessness, abnormal movements, or muscle stiffness.

Normenta 400mg Tablet may cause side effects like dryness in the mouth, constipation, weight gain, decreased blood pressure, dystonia (involuntary muscle contractions), akathisia (inability to stay still), parkinsonism, and increased prolactin level in blood. Most of these side effects of Normenta 400mg Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist for a longer duration, consult your doctor immediately.