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Kivipride 200mg Tablet

Amisulpride (200mg)

₹163.06 ₹191.8416% Off


Product Code: 256118
Availability: In Stock
Manufacturer: Kivi Labs Ltd
Constituents

Amisulpride (200mg)

Usage of Kivipride 200mg Tablet

  • Schizophrenia

Description of Kivipride 200mg Tablet

Kivipride 200mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, preferably before bedtime. 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. Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor and if you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember. 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 it may worsen your symptoms.Some common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, dryness in the mouth, blurred vision, insomnia, and erectile dysfunction. Initially, this medicine may cause a sudden drop in blood pressure when you change positions, so it is better to rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down. 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. This medicine can lead to weight gain and 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.

Possible Side-effects

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 themCommon side effects of Kivipride

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Dryness in mouth
  • Constipation
  • Weight gain
  • Decreased blood pressure
  • Dystonia (involuntary muscle contractions)
  • Akathisia (inability to stay still)
  • Increased prolactin level in blood
  • Blurred vision
  • Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
  • Erectile dysfunction

Unit

10 tablets

Manufacturer

Kivi Labs Ltd

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How to use Kivipride 200mg Tablet

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. Kivipride 200mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Medicine Works

Kivipride 200mg Tablet is an atypical antipsychotic. It works by modulating the action of certain chemical messengers in the brain that affect thoughts.

Related Warnings

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Kivipride 200mg Tablet.

Kivipride 200mg 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.

Kivipride 200mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Kivipride 200mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.

Kivipride 200mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Kivipride 200mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Kivipride 200mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Kivipride 200mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Expert Advice

  • Kivipride 200mg Tablet helps treat schizophrenia.
  • Take it at bedtime to avoid feeling sleepy during the day.
  • Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Kivipride 200mg Tablet can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
  • To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
  • Do not consume alcohol while on treatment with this medicine as it may worsen the side effects.
  • It may cause increased weight, blood sugar, cholesterol, and triglycerides (fat) levels. Eat healthy and exercise regularly.
  • Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
  • Do not stop taking Kivipride 200mg Tablet without talking  to your doctor first as it may cause worsening of symptoms.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

  • Does Kivipride 200mg Tablet make you sleepy?

    Yes, Kivipride 200mg Tablet may make you sleepy, drowsy, less alert, and may even blur your vision. If you experience these symptoms you should not drive or operate heavy machinery.

  • When should I take Kivipride 200mg Tablet?

    The time of taking the medicine will be suggested by your doctor depending upon your dose. Doses up to 300 mg can be taken anytime of the day but preferably at the same time each day. Doses more than 300 mg can be taken half in the morning and half in the evening. You can take the medicine during or between meals.

  • What does Kivipride 200mg Tablet do to the brain?

    Kivipride 200mg Tablet belongs to antipsychotic class of medicines. It acts against dopamine receptors in the brain. Dopamine is a neurotransmitter which helps in regulating mood and behavior. Schizophrenia is associated with an overactivity of dopamine in the brain, and this overactivity may cause delusions and hallucinations. Kivipride 200mg Tablet prevents this excessive activity of dopamine in the brain which helps in treating symptoms of schizophrenia.

  • Does Kivipride 200mg Tablet help with anxiety?

    No, there is no data to support the use of Kivipride 200mg Tablet in the treatment of anxiety. On the contrary, anxiety is a common side effect of Kivipride 200mg Tablet.

  • Can I stop taking Kivipride 200mg Tablet after some time?

    No, you should keep taking Kivipride 200mg Tablet as long as your doctor has advised. Do not stop the medication even if you feel better. Stopping it suddenly may worsen your condition or symptoms may come back. Talk to your doctor who will gradually reduce your dose.

  • Who should not take Kivipride 200mg Tablet?

    You should not take Kivipride 200mg Tablet if you are under 15 years of age, allergic to it, have breast cancer or a tumor known as prolactinoma. Avoid taking Kivipride 200mg Tablet if you are breastfeeding, have tumor of adrenal glands (pheochromocytoma), or if you are taking certain medicines like levodopa, medicines to treat heart rhythm disorders, etc.

  • Is Kivipride 200mg Tablet addictive?

    No, there is no evidence to say that Kivipride 200mg Tablet causes addiction. Also, its use is not known to have any tendency for abuse.

  • What are the withdrawal symptoms of Kivipride 200mg Tablet?

    Suddenly stopping Kivipride 200mg Tablet may cause withdrawal symptoms which include nausea, vomiting, sweating, difficulty sleeping, extreme restlessness, muscle stiffness or abnormal movements, or your original condition may come back. Therefore, it is advised to gradually reduce the dose of Kivipride 200mg Tablet.

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