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Written By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
Last Updated Oct 26, 2024 | 7:07 PM IST
Arpizol 20 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. It contains Aripiprazole, which stabilizes and blocks the dopamine and serotonin receptors in the brain, preventing their overactivity, thereby controlling the positive symptoms like hallucinations, misbelief, and unfriendly characteristics of schizophrenia. It 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, it improves mood swings, depression, and other psychotic problems. 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.
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Composition :

ARIPIPRAZOLE-20MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

Jan-27

About Arpizol 20 Tablet

Arpizol 20 Tablet is an antipsychotic medicine used to treat mood disorders like schizophrenia, irritability linked with autism, and Tourette's syndrome. Besides this, Arpizol 20 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.

Arpizol 20 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. Arpizol 20 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, Arpizol 20 Tablet improves mood swings, depression, and other psychotic problems. 

Take Arpizol 20 Tablet as prescribed. Your doctor will advise you how often you take Arpizol 20 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 Arpizol 20 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 Arpizol 20 Tablet or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Arpizol 20 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 Arpizol 20 Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, and consult a doctor. Arpizol 20 Tablet is not recommended for children below 15 years of age. If you have any self-harming thoughts or behaviour while taking Arpizol 20 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 Arpizol 20 Tablet .

Uses of Arpizol 20 Tablet

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

Medicinal Benefits

Arpizol 20 Tablet contains Aripiprazole, which helps treat various psychotic conditions like schizophrenia, mood disorders (such as mania and bipolar disorder), and sometimes depression. Arpizol 20 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, Arpizol 20 Tablet improves overall behaviour and thoughts and helps people have a better social life and comfortably do daily activities. Arpizol 20 Tablet may be used in combination with other medicines to treat depression. Additionally, Arpizol 20 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).

Side Effects of Arpizol 20 Tablet

  • Drowsiness

  • Headache

  • Tiredness

  • Akathisia (inability to sit still)

  • Difficulty in sleeping

  • Light-headedness

  • Indigestion

  • Shaking

  • Blurred vision

  • Nausea

  • Vomiting

  • Anxiety

  • Increased saliva production

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

Drug Warnings

If you are allergic to Arpizol 20 Tablet or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Arpizol 20 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 Arpizol 20 Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding and consult a doctor. Arpizol 20 Tablet is not recommended for children below 15 years of age. If you have any self-harming thoughts or behavior while taking Arpizol 20 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 Arpizol 20 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 Arpizol 20 Tablet .

Therapeutic Class

ANTIPSYCHOTICS

Drug-Drug Interactions

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AripiprazoleMetoclopramide
Critical
AripiprazoleCodeine
Severe

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Limit the intake of caffeine as it may reduce the effectiveness of Arpizol 20 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 Arpizol 20 Tablet may cause weight gain.

  • Avoid consumption of alcohol as it may increase drowsiness.

Habit Forming

No

What if I have taken an overdose of Arpizol 20 Tablet

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Arpizol 20 Tablet as it may cause overdose. The symptoms of overdose include confusion, tremors, drowsiness, vomiting, aggression, fast or slow heart rate, seizure (convulsions), weak or shallow breathing, fainting, or coma. If you suspect you have taken overdose or notice signs of overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., SUN HOUSE, CTS No. 201 B/1, Western Express Highway, Goregaon (E), Mumbai 400063
Other Info - ARP0009

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