Arip MT 5 Tablet

Dr. Emily Brown

Dr. Ryan Mitchell

SKU

CMS3707

USA Brand Name

Abilify

Strength

5mg

Generic Name

Aripiprazole

Manufacturer

Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd

## Arip MT 5 Mg Tablet (Aripiprazole)

## What Is The Generic Name For Arip MT 5 Mg Tablet:

Aripiprazole is the generic version for Arip MT 5 mg Tablet

## Which USA Brand is Equivalent To Arip MT 5 Mg Tablet (Aripiprazole):

Abilify

## About Arip MT 5 Mg Tablet (Aripiprazole)

Arip MT 5 mg Tablet contains an active ingredient, Aripiprazole, which is used in the treatment of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Schizophrenia is a severe mental disorder that affects the thinking process, emotions, & behavior and causes a person to lose contact with reality. The person may feel, see, or hear things that are not present. Bipolar disorder is a serious mental illness in which people who have it go through unusual mood changes. They go from very happy, ‘up,’ & active to very sad * hopeless, ‘down,’ & inactive, & then back again. People often have normal moods in between. The up feeling is known as mania and the down feeling is known as depression. This medicine is available at all the leading pharmacies, drugstores, & medical supply stores & must be taken strictly by doctor’s prescription only.

## Manufacturer :

Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd. is one of the leading pharmaceutical companies which manufacture Arip MT 5 mg Tablet.

## Strength :

Arip MT 5 mg Tablet contains an active constituent, Aripiprazole. It is obtainable in other substitutes also at all the leading online pharmacy, drugstores, and medical supply stores.

## What Are The Uses Of The Arip MT 5 Mg Tablet (Aripiprazole):

Arip MT 5 mg Tablet is used in the treatment in the following conditions:

Schizophrenia

Bipolar disorder

## How Arip MT 5 Mg Tablet (Aripiprazole) Works:

Arip MT 5 mg Tablet has an active ingredient; Aripiprazole is an atypical antipsychotic which works by modulating the action of certain chemical messengers in the brain which affect thoughts. The antipsychotic activity of Aripiprazole is due to a combination of antagonism at D2 receptors in the mesolimbic pathway & 5HT2A receptors in the frontal cortex. Antagonism at D2 receptors relieves positive symptoms whereas antagonism at 5HT2A receptors relieves negative symptoms of schizophrenia.

## Before You Use Arip MT 5 Mg Tablet (Aripiprazole):

Make sure that:

You are not allergic to Aripiprazole

You are not having any serious Disease

Your doctor must be learned about your medicinal history like your pre-existing disease, surgeries & Medications, Supplements, Food Habits, lifestyle, etc.

## What Should You Avoid While Taking Arip MT 5 Mg Tablet (Aripiprazole):

You should avoid taking alcohol

You should avoid driving

You should avoid taking Medicines without prescriptions

## When Not To Use Arip MT 5 Mg Tablet (Aripiprazole):

You should not take Arip MT 5 mg Tablet if you:

Have ever noticed any Allergy/Hypersensitivity

Have liver problems

Have kidney problems

Are pregnant

Have infections

Are breastfeeding

## Tell Your Doctor If You:

Have Allergy to the Tablet

Are taking Alcohol or Other Drugs

Have Liver disease

Have suicidal thoughts

Have diabetes and dyslipidemia

Have tardive dyskinesia

Have dementia

Have infections

## Dosage :

Arip MT 5 mg Tablet contains an active ingredient, Aripiprazole, which is used in the treatment of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. This medicine is accessible in different substitutes & strengths & has got to be purchased or given on doctor’s prescription only. You must consult your physician for dosage & time of the medicine because age and severity of the disease differ from person to person and it can only be best judged by your doctor.

Adults are advised to take Arip MT 5 mg Tablet at a fixed time with or without food as instructed by your Doctor. You must take Arip MT 5 mg Tablet regularly on time for better results.

## How Much Of The Arip MT 5 Mg Tablet (Aripiprazole) to Be Used:

As Arip MT 5 mg Tablet is available in various strengths and substitutes, Patients are always advised to follow their doctor’s prescriptions and instructions to take Arip MT 5 mg Tablet. Do not take the Tablet on your own & for a longer period than recommended by the doctor.

## How To Take The Arip MT 5 Mg Tablet (Aripiprazole):

Take Arip MT 5 mg Tablet in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow the tablet as a whole. You are advised not to chew, crush or break the Tablet. Arip MT 5 mg Tablet is to be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time. Take this tablet in the morning to avoid difficulty sleeping.

## For How Long Should You Continue Using Arip MT 5 Mg Tablet (Aripiprazole):

You are always advised to take Arip MT 5 mg Tablet as prescribed. Do not start/stop using this medicine yourself. You must strictly follow all the instructions given by your doctor. Do not take the Tablet in larger or smaller quantities or for a longer period than suggested by your doctor.

## Overdose :

You must seek medical emergency treatment and/ or contact your surgeon immediately in case of any overdose symptoms. Emergency treatment will be initiated immediately by your physician if they observe overdose symptoms.

## Missed Dose:

The missed dosage of the Tablet should be administered by the doctor as soon as possible. You must strictly skip the missed dosage if it is already time for your next scheduled dosage. It is advised not to double the dosage of the prescription to make up for the missed dosage.

## What Are The Side Effects Of The Arip MT 5 Mg Tablet (Aripiprazole):

Headache

Fatigue

Nausea

Vomiting

Sleepiness

Dyspepsia

Increased saliva production

Parkinsonism

Akathisia

Dystonia

Restlessness

Constipation

Anxiety

Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)

Muscle stiffness

Blurred vision

Dizziness

Acid or sour stomach

Dry mouth

Running Nose

Weight gain

Tremors

Tingling of hands and feet

## What Are The Common Drug Interactions:

Few medicines have been reported to interact with Arip MT 5 mg Tablet. This interaction may generate some needless or adverse effects and/or cause your drug not to work properly. You must always have a discussion with your doctor if you are taking other prescription/ Supplements so that well-planned medication can be given. It interacts with the following medicines:

Fluconazole

Itraconazole

Lorazepam

Tramadol

Paroxetine

Ketoconazole

Metoclopramide

Antidiabetic medicines

Antihypertensives

It can also interact with the following disease condition:

Kidney Disease

Liver Disease

Dementia

## Warning And Precaution:

Arip MT 5 mg Tablet can worsen the conditions like:

Allergy

Kidney/ Liver disease

Arip MT 5 mg Tablet is not recommended for use in children under 18 years of age

Use of Arip MT 5 mg Tablet may increase your blood sugar & cholesterol so you must eat healthily, exercise regularly and monitor your blood levels regularly

You must not take this medicine if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding

You must not drive or operate heavy machinery while taking this medicine as it may cause dizziness

Always consult with your physician straight away to get the best possible treatment if you are observing any of the above-mentioned conditions.

## Things To Remember:

Keep the Arip MT 5 mg Tablet out of reach and sight of the children

This medicine is strictly used with caution for the treatment of children, adolescents, and elderly

Arip MT 5 mg Tablet is not recommended for use in pregnant women due to the increased risk of harmful effects on the unborn baby

You must always check up the information specifically written on the leaflet/ insert of the medicine

Always consult your medical doctor if you have any ambiguity in case of the dosage, time & strength of the medicine.

## Indications :

Arip MT 5 mg Tablet should be taken for cancer treatment . Do not take this prescription for a longer period than suggested by the physician.

## Storage :

Store the Arip MT 5 mg Tablet at room temperature in a dark and dry place. Make sure the Tablet is intact and not damaged while purchasing or storing.