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APZ 10 mg Tablet 10's

APZ 10 mg Tablet 10's

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Manufacturer/Marketer

D D Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Jan-25

for this medicine

About APZ 10 mg Tablet

APZ 10 mg Tablet is an antipsychotic medicine used to treat mood disorders like schizophrenia, irritability linked with autism, and Tourette's syndrome. Besides this, APZ 10 mg Tablet also helps in managing mental depression along with other antidepressant medicines. Schizophrenia affects the ability of a person to feel, think and behave clearly. Tourette's syndrome is a mental disorder characterized by uncontrollable, repetitive movements or unwanted sounds (tics). Psychosis may be caused by disturbances in chemical messenger activity known as neurotransmitters (like dopamine and serotonin) in the brain.

APZ 10 mg Tablet contains Aripiprazole, which stabilizes and blocks the dopamine and serotonin receptors in the brain, preventing its overactivity, thereby controlling the positive symptoms like hallucinations, misbelief, and unfriendly characteristics of schizophrenia. APZ 10 mg Tablet improves the activity of dopamine and serotonin receptors in other areas of the brain. It helps control negative symptoms (like lack of emotion, social isolation, poor attention, and memory loss) of schizophrenia. Thus, APZ 10 mg Tablet improves mood swings, depression, and other psychotic problems. 

Take APZ 10 mg Tablet as prescribed. Your doctor will advise you how often you take APZ 10 mg Tablet based on your medical condition. Some people may experience drowsiness, headache, tiredness, akathisia (inability to sit still), difficulty sleeping, light-headedness, indigestion, shaking, blurred vision, nausea, vomiting, anxiety, and increased saliva production. Most of these side effects of APZ 10 mg Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are allergic to APZ 10 mg Tablet or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. APZ 10 mg Tablet should be used with caution in elderly patients above 65 years of age. There is an increased risk of adverse reactions such as dizziness, inability to move and balance, orthostatic hypotension (fall in blood pressure when standing up), and drowsiness. Avoid taking APZ 10 mg Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, and consult a doctor. APZ 10 mg Tablet is not recommended for children below 15 years of age. If you have any self-harming thoughts or behaviour while taking APZ 10 mg Tablet , please contact a doctor immediately. If you have diabetes, abnormal blood pressure, high cholesterol, fits, involuntary muscle movements, especially in the face, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), blood clots, a history of stroke or heart attack, kidney or liver problems, inform your doctor before taking APZ 10 mg Tablet .

Uses of APZ 10 mg Tablet

Treatment of Schizophrenia, Mania, Bipolar disorder, and irritability associated with an autism spectrum disorder

Medicinal Benefits

APZ 10 mg Tablet contains Aripiprazole, which helps treat various psychotic conditions like schizophrenia, mood disorders (such as mania and bipolar disorder), and sometimes depression. APZ 10 mg Tablet inhibits the dopamine receptor in our brain, thereby controlling the positive symptoms (like hallucinations, misbelief, and unfriendliness) and negative symptoms (like social isolation, lack of emotion, poor attention, and memory loss) of schizophrenia. Thus, APZ 10 mg Tablet improves overall behaviour and thoughts and helps people have a better social life and comfortably do daily activities. APZ 10 mg Tablet may be used in combination with other medicines to treat depression. Additionally, APZ 10 mg Tablet is also used to reduce the severity of unwanted sounds (tics) in Tourette's syndrome (a nervous system problem that causes unwanted sounds or sudden movements).

Directions for Use

Tablet: Take it with or without food as advised by the doctor, and swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew or break it. Oral solution: Shake the bottle well before use and take it as advised by the doctor. Take it with the help of a measuring cup that is provided with the pack.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of APZ 10 mg Tablet

  • Drowsiness

  • Headache

  • Tiredness

  • Akathisia (inability to sit still)

  • Difficulty in sleeping

  • Light-headedness

  • Indigestion

  • Shaking

  • Blurred vision

  • Nausea

  • Vomiting

  • Anxiety

  • Increased saliva production

Drug Warnings

If you are allergic to APZ 10 mg Tablet or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. APZ 10 mg Tablet should be used with caution in elderly patients above 65 years of age as there is an increased risk of adverse reactions such as dizziness, changes in the ability to move and balance, orthostatic hypotension (fall in blood pressure when standing up), and drowsiness. Avoid taking APZ 10 mg Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding and consult a doctor. APZ 10 mg Tablet is not recommended for children below 15 years of age. If you have any self-harming thoughts or behavior while taking APZ 10 mg Tablet , please contact a doctor immediately. If you develop impulse control disorders such as excessive eating, spending, addictive gambling, or abnormally high sex drive, inform your doctor so that the dose may be adjusted appropriately, or are advised to stop taking APZ 10 mg Tablet . If you have diabetes, abnormal blood pressure, high cholesterol, fits, involuntary muscle movements especially in the face, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), blood clots, history of stroke or heart attack, kidney or liver problems, inform your doctor before taking APZ 10 mg Tablet .

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: APZ 10 mg Tablet may have interaction with medicines used to lower high blood pressure (metoprolol), antipsychotics (olanzapine), antidepressants (fluoxetine, paroxetine, venlafaxine), antifungals (itraconazole, ketoconazole), medicines used to treat irregular heartbeat (amiodarone, flecainide, quinidine), HIV drugs (nevirapine, efavirenz, indinavir, ritonavir), painkillers (ibuprofen), antibiotics (rifampicin, rifabutin), anticonvulsants (phenytoin, carbamazepine, phenobarbital).

Drug-Food Interaction: APZ 10 mg Tablet may interact with grapefruit juice. Therefore, avoid intake of grapefruit juice with APZ 10 mg Tablet as it may reduce the effect of APZ 10 mg Tablet . Avoid taking St. John's Wort (herbal medicine used to treat depression) as it may interact with APZ 10 mg Tablet . Also, avoid alcohol intake as it may increase side effects such as drowsiness, dizziness or difficulty in concentrating.

Drug-Disease Interaction: If you have diabetes, abnormal blood pressure, high cholesterol, fits, involuntary muscle movements especially in the face, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), blood clots, history of stroke or heart attack, liver or kidney problems, inform your doctor before taking APZ 10 mg Tablet .

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • METOPROLOL
  • OLANZAPINE
  • FLUOXETINE
  • PAROXETINE
  • VENLAFAXINE
  • ITRACONAZOLE
  • KETOCONAZOLE
  • AMIODARONE
  • FLECAINIDE
  • QUINIDINE
  • NEVIRAPINE
  • EFAVIRENZ
  • INDINAVIR
  • RITONAVIR
  • IBUPROFEN
  • RIFAMPICIN
  • RIFABUTIN
  • PHENYTOIN
  • CARBAMAZEPINE
  • PHENOBARBITAL

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Limit the intake of caffeine as it may reduce the effectiveness of APZ 10 mg Tablet .

  • Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables. Eat more fish, especially oily fish such as salmon, sardines, trout, mackerel, pilchards and herring.

  • Cut down sugars, salt and saturated fats.

  • Drink adequate water to keep the body hydrated.

  • Do regular exercise and maintain a stable weight as APZ 10 mg Tablet may cause weight gain.

  • Avoid consumption of alcohol as it may increase drowsiness.

Special Advise

  • Elderly patients more than 65 years with dementia-related psychosis treated with APZ 10 mg Tablet can be at an increased risk of death. 

  • APZ 10 mg Tablet is not prescribed and approved for the treatment of dementia-related psychosis. 

  • Increased risk of suicidal thinking and behavior changes has been observed in children, adolescents, and young adults taking APZ 10 mg Tablet , so close monitoring for worsening and the emergence of suicidal thoughts and behaviours is required.  

Disease/Condition Glossary

Schizophrenia: It is a mental disorder that affects a person's ability to feel, think and behave clearly. Mania is a mental condition that causes intense excitement, high energy, and delusions (misbeliefs). Mania may occur due to lack of sleep or sleep pattern changes, high levels of stress, and alcohol intake. Seek medical help immediately if you have any self-harming or suicidal thoughts.

Bipolar disorder: It is also called manic depression, associated with extreme mood swings ranging from manic highs to depressive lows. The symptoms of bipolar disorder include mania (high energy and excitability) and depression (loss of interest, hopelessness, low energy). Bipolar disorder involves lifelong treatment. 

Depression: It is a mental condition characterized by low mood and a loss of interest in activities. People affected by this condition are often unsocial and try to keep isolated from other social activities. 

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Alcohol

Unsafe

You are recommended to avoid alcohol consumption with APZ 10 mg Tablet as it may increase the risk of side effects such as dizziness, drowsiness or difficulty in concentrating.

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

APZ 10 mg Tablet is a Category C pregnancy drug and is not recommended for use during pregnancy, especially in the third trimester as it may cause adverse effects in the newborn baby. APZ 10 mg Tablet may cause extrapyramidal and/or withdrawal symptoms in newborn babies with third-trimester exposure.

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Breast Feeding

Unsafe

Avoid breastfeeding while taking APZ 10 mg Tablet as it may be excreted in breast milk and cause adverse effects in the baby.

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Driving

Unsafe

APZ 10 mg Tablet may cause dizziness or vision problems such as blurred vision. Therefore, avoid driving if you feel dizzy or have vision disturbances after taking APZ 10 mg Tablet .

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Liver

Caution

Take APZ 10 mg Tablet with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

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Kidney

Caution

Take APZ 10 mg Tablet with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

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Children

Unsafe

APZ 10 mg Tablet is not recommended for children below 15 years due to the increased risk of adverse effects. However, please consult a doctor before giving APZ 10 mg Tablet to children.

Country of origin

INDIA

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Chinubhai Centre, Off. Nehru Bridge, Ashram Road, Ahmedabad - 380009. Gujarat. India.
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FAQs

APZ 10 mg Tablet is used to treat mood disorders like schizophrenia, irritability linked with autism, and Tourette's syndrome. Besides this, it also helps in managing mental depression along with other antidepressant medicines.
APZ 10 mg Tablet contains Aripiprazole, an antipsychotic that works by inhibiting the dopamine receptors in the brain and prevents its overactivity. Thereby, helps in controlling the positive symptoms (such as hallucinations, misbelief and unfriendliness) of schizophrenia. Also, APZ 10 mg Tablet improves the activity of dopamine receptors in other areas of the brain and helps in controlling negative symptoms (such as social isolation, lack of emotion, poor attention and memory loss) of schizophrenia. Thereby, APZ 10 mg Tablet improves behaviour, thoughts and helps in having a better social life and enables to comfortably do daily activities.
No, you are not recommended to take APZ 10 mg Tablet with ibuprofen as co-administration of these medicines may increase the risk of fits and increase the levels of APZ 10 mg Tablet in the blood leading to increased adverse effects. However, please consult a doctor before taking APZ 10 mg Tablet with other medicines.
APZ 10 mg Tablet may cause weight gain in some patients but it is not necessary for everyone taking APZ 10 mg Tablet to experience this side effect. However, in order to avoid gaining weight while taking APZ 10 mg Tablet , you are advised to do regular exercise and avoid high-calorie drinks. Instead take non-alcoholic drinks, herbal tea and lemon water.
APZ 10 mg 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 a history of stroke before taking APZ 10 mg Tablet .
Yes, APZ 10 mg Tablet may cause high blood sugar levels. Therefore, regular monitoring of blood sugar levels is recommended while taking APZ 10 mg Tablet and inform your doctor if you have diabetes before taking APZ 10 mg Tablet . However, if you experience dry mouth, increased thirst or urination, fruity breath odour, please consult a doctor as these might be signs of high blood sugar.
No, you are not recommended to stop taking APZ 10 mg Tablet without consulting your doctor as it may worsen the condition or cause recurring symptoms. Therefore, take APZ 10 mg Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it, and if you experience any difficulty while taking APZ 10 mg Tablet , please consult your doctor so that the dose may be gradually reduced.

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