INTRODUCTION ABOUT ASPRITO 2MG TABLET

ASPRITO 2MG TABLET contains Aripiprazole which belongs to the group of medicines called Anti-psychotic drugs. It is used to manage schizophrenia, especially in the adolescent patients (aged between 13-17 years). Schizophrenia is a mental disorder which affects a person’s ability to think, feel and behave correctly. It is characterized by seeing or hearing things which are not present and abnormal thoughts or behavior.

ASPRITO 2MG TABLET can also be used either as a monotherapy or as an adjuvant to manage mania (sudden extreme sense of happiness or hyperactivity) in children (aged 10 years or older). It can also manage Tourette’s disorder (tic disorder) or irritability associated with Autistic Disorder in children (aged between 6-18 years). ASPRITO 2MG TABLET can be given as an adjunctive therapy to manage depression (major depressive disorder) in the adult patients.

Take ASPRITO 2MG TABLET as directed by your physician. Do not skip any dose or stop taking ASPRITO 2MG TABLET without consulting your doctor. While taking ASPRITO 2MG TABLET, do not exercise excessively and avoid exposing yourself to hot climate. Drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration.

Before taking ASPRITO 2MG TABLET inform your doctor you have diabetes, heart problems, fits or blood clots in the body. It is strictly not recommended for use in elderly patients having dementia-related psychosis (a disorder that affects memory, thinking and social abilities).

Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking ASPRITO 2MG TABLET, as it could make you feel more dizzy or drowsy. Consult your doctor before taking ASPRITO 2MG TABLET, if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant or breastfeeding.

ASPRITO 2MG TABLET may increase your blood sugar or cholesterol levels, therefore your doctor would periodically monitor your blood glucose and cholesterol levels as a precaution.

Patients taking ASPRITO 2MG TABLET must inform their doctor if they develop any unusual mood changes, increased sex drive, excessive gambling, suicidal thoughts, or worsening depression.

The most common side effects of taking ASPRITO 2MG TABLET are excessive saliva secretion, uncontrollable muscle movements, dizziness, sleepiness or headache. Consult your doctor if any of the side effect bothers you.

USES OF ASPRITO 2MG TABLET

It is used to manage:

• schizophrenia in adolescents (aged between 13-17 years)
• mania in children (aged 10 years or older)
• depression (major depressive disorders) in adults
• Tourette’s Disorder or irritability associated with autistic disorder in children (aged between 6 to 18 years)

HOW ASPRITO 2MG TABLET WORKS

ASPRITO 2MG TABLET is an antipsychotic medication. It works by regulating the release and uptake of certain chemical messengers (dopamine and serotonin) in the brain that affects thoughts, emotions, body movements, and behaviour. As a result, it improves your ability to think, controls your emotions and body movements and stabilizes your mental health.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

Take ASPRITO 2MG TABLET as advised by your physician. It can be taken with or without meals.

For Tablets: Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine.

For Mouth Dissolving Tablets: Place the medicine beneath the tongue and close your mouth until it dissolves completely.

Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of therapy for you depending upon your age, body weight and mental state.

Do not stop taking ASPRITO 2MG TABLET without consulting your doctor, even if you feel better after few days of therapy.

SIDE EFFECTS OF ASPRITO 2MG TABLET

HOW TO MANAGE SIDE EFFECTS

Nausea and vomiting:

Take ASPRITO 2MG TABLET with or just after a meal or a snack. Stick to simple meals. Avoid eating rich or spicy food. Consult your doctor if you continue to feel nauseating for a prolonged period.

Diarrhoea:

Hydrate yourself by drinking plenty of fluids, such as water or fruit juices. Consuming ORS can also be beneficial. Do not take any anti-diarrheal medicines to manage diarrhea on your own. Consult your doctor if your diarrhea persists for a prolonged period.

Headache:  

Rest and relax. Keep yourself hydrated by drinking plenty of fluids such as water or electrolytes. Applying a pain-relieving balm on your forehead can be beneficial. Do not consume excessive alcohol, as it could aggravate your headache. Consult your doctor if your headache worsens.

Dizziness:

Try to rest and relax. Get enough sleep. Avoid driving or operating any tools or machines completely while you are feeling dizzy. Do not consume excessive alcohol, as it could aggravate your dizziness. Consult your doctor if your dizziness worsens.

WARNING & PRECAUTIONS

INTERACTIONS

A. Drug-Drug interactions:

Before taking ASPRITO 2MG TABLET, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines such as:

• medicines used to manage abnormal heart rhythm (Ex. quinidine, amiodarone, flecainide)
• medicines used to manage depression (Ex. fluoxetine, paroxetine, venlafaxine, St. John's Wort, amitriptyline, clomipramine)
• tryptophan (an amino acid used to maintain brain health)
• medicines used to manage fungal infections (Ex. ketoconazole, itraconazole)
• medicines used to manage HIV infection (Ex. efavirenz, nevirapine, indinavir, ritonavir)
• medicines used to manage epilepsy (Ex. carbamazepine, phenytoin)
• medicines used to manage tuberculosis (Ex. rifabutin, rifampicin)
• medicines used to manage high blood pressure (Ex. captopril, enalapril, atenolol, propranolol, etc.)
• medicines used to reduce anxiety and to induce sleep (Ex. alprazolam, midazolam, lorazepam)
• medicines used for pain relief (Ex. tramadol and pethidine)
• medicines used to manage migraine headache (Ex. sumatriptan and zolmitriptan)

Overdosage:

If you or anyone else accidentally took more ASPRITO 2MG TABLET, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. Symptoms of overdose might include abnormal heart rate, agitation, problems with speech, unusual movements (especially face or tongue), sudden confusion, fits, fever, abnormal breathing, sweating, muscle stiffness, high or low blood pressure or drowsiness.

SYNOPSIS

MORE INFORMATION

• Keep ASPRITO 2MG TABLET out of reach of children
• Store ASPRITO 2MG TABLET at room temperature