ESCRIPTION

Affitor 5mg Tablet 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 personÕs ability to think and behave) and mania. It can also be used to treat depression and bipolar disorders. Affitor 5mg Tablet 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 headache, fatigue, nausea, vomiting and blurred vision. 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. Please consult your doctor if these side effects do not resolve or worsen. 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 behavior, 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.

INTRODUCTION

In Schizophrenia Schizophrenia is a mental disorder in which a personÕs thinking ability, feelings and behavior become abnormal. Affitor 5mg 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. In Mania Mania means extremely excited or elevated mood. Affitor 5mg Tablet helps calm the mood and relax the nerves. This stabilises the mood and prevents the symptoms of mania from recurring again. Taking Affitor 5mg Tablet will ensure that you have a better social life and are able to do daily activities more comfortably.

USE OF

Schizophrenia | Mania

BENEFITS

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. Affitor 5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

HOW TO USE

Affitor 5mg Tablet is an atypical antipsychotic. It works by changing the action of certain chemical messengers in the brain that affect thoughts.

SAFETY ADVICE

– Alcohol : UNSAFE – It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Affitor 5mg Tablet. – Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – Affitor 5mg 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 – Affitor 5mg 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 – Affitor 5mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. – Kidney : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED – Affitor 5mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Affitor 5mg Tablet is recommended. – Liver : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED – Affitor 5mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Affitor 5mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

IF MISS

COMMON SIDE EFFECT

Anxiety | Blurred vision | Constipation | Dizziness | Fatigue | Headache | Increased saliva production | Indigestion | Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping) | Nausea | Parkinsonism | Restlessness | Sleepiness | Tremors | Vomiting

ALCOHOL INTERACTION

UNSAFE

PREGNANCY INTERACTION

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

LACTATION INTERACTION

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

KIDNEY INTERACTION

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

LIVER INTERACTION

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

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FAQ

Q. Is Affitor 5mg Tablet a mood stabilizer?::: Affitor 5mg Tablet is effective in treating manic episodes and other mood symptoms of bipolar disorder but not for the depressive episodes. Therefore, it can be combined with mood stabilizers like valproate to treat bipolar disorders.| Q. How long does Affitor 5mg Tablet take to work?::: The benefit of Affitor 5mg Tablet may appear after a few days or few weeks of starting Affitor 5mg Tablet. It may take 4-6 weeks to see the full benefits of this medicine.| Q. Does Affitor 5mg Tablet affect you sexually?::: Yes, Affitor 5mg Tablet may cause prolonged and painful erection (priapism) in some patients. It may also cause impulse control disorder wherein the patient may develop urges or cravings that are irresistible and unusual for that person. In this case, the patient may develop an abnormally high sex drive or may experience an increase in sexual thoughts or feelings. Consult your doctor who may modify your dose or may advise to stop Affitor 5mg Tablet.| Q. What is the most important thing that I should know about Affitor 5mg Tablet?::: Affitor 5mg Tablet is not approved in elderly patients with dementia as it may increase the risk of causing death. Dementia is a brain disorder that affects the ability to remember, think clearly, communicate, and perform daily activities. This may further cause changes in mood and personality. Furthermore, patients with depression should be closely monitored when being given Affitor 5mg Tablet, as they can develop suicidal tendencies.| Q. What should I avoid while using Affitor 5mg Tablet?::: Affitor 5mg Tablet may commonly cause sleepiness, sedation, dizziness, blurred vision, and double vision. Avoid driving and using heavy machinery if you experience these symptoms. You should also avoid over-exercise, over-exposure to heat or getting dehydrated by avoiding direct sunlight. It is recommended to stay indoors in hot weather, and drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration.| Q. Can Affitor 5mg Tablet be taken by diabetics?::: Affitor 5mg Tablet may cause an increase in blood sugar levels. Extremely high levels of blood sugar may cause coma and death. Therefore, if you have diabetes, you should stay alert and check your blood sugar levels regularly.| Q. Does Affitor 5mg Tablet cause weight gain?::: Affitor 5mg Tablet may cause weight gain in some patients. This medicine may also increase the cholesterol and fat levels in the blood. If you gain weight during treatment with Affitor 5mg Tablet, consult your doctor for diet and exercise advice.

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