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Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Ilopride 8mg Tablet is used to treat schizophrenia. It contains Iloperidone which works by restoring the balance of chemical messengers (dopamine and serotonin) in the brain and improves thinking mood, and behaviour. In some cases, this medicine may cause side effects such as dizziness, dry mouth, fatigue, irregular heartbeat, stuffy nose, drowsiness, and weight gain. Inform the doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, taking any other medication, or have any pre-existing medical conditions.
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Composition :

ILOPERIDONE-8MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Ilopride 8mg Tablet

Ilopride 8mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called 'atypical antipsychotics,' primarily used to treat schizophrenia. Schizophrenia is a mental condition in which the person may feel, hear or see things that are not there (hallucinations), believe things that are not true, and feel unusually suspicious or confused.

Ilopride 8mg Tablet contains 'Iloperidone,' belongs to class of piperidines. It works by restoring the balance of chemical messengers (dopamine and serotonin) in the brain and improves thinking mood, and behaviour. Ilopride 8mg Tablet helps in clear thinking and decreases hallucinations.

Take Ilopride 8mg Tablet as prescribed by your doctor. Your doctor will decide the dose and duration based on your medical condition and response to treatment. Common side effects of Ilopride 8mg Tablet include dizziness, dry mouth, fatigue, irregular heartbeat, nasal congestion (stuffy nose), drowsiness, and weight gain. These side effects are not familiar to everyone and vary individually. If you notice any side effects that are not manageable, please consult your doctor.

Ilopride 8mg Tablet is not recommended for treatment in patients with Dementia-Related Psychosis. If you are using any prescription and non-prescription medications, let your doctor know before starting Ilopride 8mg Tablet. Inform your doctor beforehand if you have a history of liver or kidney diseases, heart problems, breathing problems, diabetes, high blood pressure, fits, and dehydration. If you are pregnant, planning to conceive or a breastfeeding mother, inform your doctor before starting Ilopride 8mg Tablet. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Ilopride 8mg Tablet as it can make you dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive or operate machinery while using Ilopride 8mg Tablet since it can make you sleepy.

Uses of Ilopride 8mg Tablet

Treatment of Schizophrenia.

Directions for Use

Swallow Ilopride 8mg Tablet as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.

Medicinal Benefits

Ilopride 8mg Tablet is used to treat schizophrenia in adults. It contains 'Iloperidone,' that belongs to the class of atypical antipsychotics. Ilopride 8mg Tablet works by restoring the balance of chemical messengers (dopamine and serotonin) in the brain. It is also known to improve thinking, mood, and behaviour. Ilopride 8mg Tablet helps in clear thinking and relieves the psychotic symptoms like delusions and hallucinations.

How Ilopride 8mg Tablet Works

Ilopride 8mg Tablet contains 'Iloperidone,' belongs to class of piperidines. It works by restoring the balance of chemical messengers (dopamine and serotonin) in the brain and improves thinking mood, and behaviour. Ilopride 8mg Tablet helps in clear thinking and decreases hallucinations.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Ilopride 8mg Tablet

  • Dizziness
  • Dry mouth
  • Fatigue
  • Irregular heartbeat
  • Nasal congestion (stuffy nose)
  • Drowsiness
  • Weight gain

What if I have taken an overdose of Ilopride 8mg Tablet

Take Ilopride 8mg Tablet only as prescribed by the physician. Avoid exceeding the recommended dose as it could lead to an overdose. Symptoms of overdose may include drowsiness, fast/irregular heartbeat, and slow/abnormal movements. If you experience these symptoms or suspect you have taken an overdose, seek immediate medical attention.

Drug Warnings

Ilopride 8mg Tablet is not recommended for treatment in patients with Dementia-Related Psychosis. Brief your medical history if you have any liver or kidney diseases, breathing problems (sleep apnoea), stroke, diabetes, dehydration, low blood pressure, breast cancer, dementia (Alzheimer's disease), low white blood cells, obesity, and swallowing problems before starting Ilopride 8mg Tablet. Ilopride 8mg Tablet may affect QT prolongation (heart muscle takes longer than usual to recharge between beats) that can cause serious fast/irregular heartbeat. Hence it is advised to inform your doctor if you have any heart-related problems like heart failure, slow heartbeat, QT prolongation in EKG or ECG (electrocardiogram) and a family history of heart diseases. Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or a breastfeeding mother before starting Ilopride 8mg Tablet. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Ilopride 8mg Tablet as it might lead to increased side effects like dizziness and drowsiness. Avoid driving or operating machinery as Ilopride 8mg Tablet may decrease your mental alertness, making you feel dizzy or drowsy. Ilopride 8mg Tablet is not recommended for people below 18 years of age as the safety and effectiveness have not been established.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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IloperidoneZiprasidone
Critical
IloperidoneBupropion
Severe

Drug-Drug Interactions

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IloperidoneZiprasidone
Critical
How does the drug interact with Ilopride 8mg Tablet:
Taking Ilopride 8mg Tablet with Ziprasidone can increase the risk of abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Ziprasidone with Ilopride 8mg Tablet is not recommended, but it can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult your doctor if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
IloperidoneBupropion
Severe
How does the drug interact with Ilopride 8mg Tablet:
Taking bupropion with Ilopride 8mg Tablet may raise the chance of seizures (fits).

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of bupropion along with Ilopride 8mg Tablet can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if recommended by a doctor. While taking these medications, avoid driving or operating dangerous machinery. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
IloperidoneAtomoxetine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Ilopride 8mg Tablet:
Taking Atomoxetine with Ilopride 8mg Tablet can increase the risk of abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Atomoxetine and Ilopride 8mg Tablet together can cause an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has suggested it. However, if you experience any symptoms like an irregular heart rhythm, dizziness, fainting, or difficulty breathing, you should contact a doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
IloperidoneAmisulpride
Severe
How does the drug interact with Ilopride 8mg Tablet:
Although it is a very rare adverse effect, taking amisulpride with Ilopride 8mg Tablet increases the risk of an abnormal heart rhythm. If you're dealing with heart illnesses or electrolyte imbalances (for example, magnesium or potassium loss likely due to serious or prolonged diarrhoea or vomiting), you may be at greater risk.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking amisulpride along with Ilopride 8mg Tablet can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience abrupt dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or rapid heartbeat, consult your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.
IloperidoneNortriptyline
Severe
How does the drug interact with Ilopride 8mg Tablet:
Coadministration of Nortriptyline with Ilopride 8mg Tablet can increase the risk or severity of irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Nortriptyline with Ilopride 8mg Tablet together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, contact a doctor immediately if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, chest pain or tightness, rapid heartbeat, severe or prolonged diarrhea, or vomiting. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
IloperidoneVenlafaxine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Ilopride 8mg Tablet:
Taking venlafaxine with Ilopride 8mg Tablet increases the risk of an abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Venlafaxine and Ilopride 8mg Tablet, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor immediately if you experience abrupt dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or rapid heartbeat. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
IloperidoneBicalutamide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Ilopride 8mg Tablet:
Co-administration of Bicalutamide and Ilopride 8mg Tablet together can increase the chance of a serious abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Bicalutamide and Ilopride 8mg Tablet together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or rapid heartbeat, consult a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
IloperidoneNorfloxacin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Ilopride 8mg Tablet:
Coadministration of Norfloxacin with Ilopride 8mg Tablet can increase the risk or severity of irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Norfloxacin with Ilopride 8mg Tablet together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, contact a doctor immediately if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, chest pain or tightness, rapid heartbeat, or memory loss. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
IloperidoneSotalol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Ilopride 8mg Tablet:
Taking Sotalol and Ilopride 8mg Tablet can increase the risk or severity of irregular heart rhythms which can be severe. The risk increases in patients with a history of heart illness or electrolyte imbalance.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Sotalol and Ilopride 8mg Tablet, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. If you experience dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or heart palpitations consult a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
IloperidoneOxytocin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Ilopride 8mg Tablet:
Taking oxytocin with Ilopride 8mg Tablet can increase the risk of irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Oxytocin with Ilopride 8mg Tablet together can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. it can be taken if advised by your doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or heart palpitations, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.

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.

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Maintain proper weight by following a healthy diet.
  • Exercise regularly as it helps in less cognitive decline and brain volume loss.
  • Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.
  • Try to avoid stress by practising meditation or yoga.
  • Include fruits and vegetables in your diet as they contain anti-oxidants.
  • Eat nutritious food as it helps in cognitive stimulation.
  • Limit foods with high cholesterol and saturated fats.
  • Cut down on sugar, salt and processed foods to prevent weight gain due to Ilopride 8mg Tablet.
  • Drink plenty of water.
  • Follow a healthy lifestyle as it helps in improving overall health and possibly protects the brain.

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Ilopride 8mg Tablet Substitute

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Alcohol

Unsafe

It is advised to avoid alcohol consumption while taking Ilopride 8mg Tablet. Alcohol intake, along with Ilopride 8mg Tablet, may cause increased dizziness and drowsiness. Please consult your doctor for more information.

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

Ilopride 8mg Tablet is not recommended for use during pregnancy since it has harmful effects on the developing baby. Please consult your doctor before taking Ilopride 8mg Tablet if you are pregnant or planning to conceive.

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Breast Feeding

Unsafe

Ilopride 8mg Tablet is not recommended for use during breastfeeding. Ilopride 8mg Tablet is excreted into the breast milk and may harm the breastfed infant. Please consult your doctor before taking Ilopride 8mg Tablet if you are a nursing mother.

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Driving

Unsafe

Ilopride 8mg Tablet may make you feel dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive if you are not mentally alert or experience any symptoms that affect your ability to drive or operate machinery.

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Liver

Caution

Dose adjustment may be needed in patients with liver impairment. Please consult your doctor if you have a liver impairment or any concerns.

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Kidney

Caution

Please consult your doctor before using Ilopride 8mg Tablet if you suffer from any severe kidney impairment/disease.

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Children

Unsafe

Ilopride 8mg Tablet is not recommended in people below 18 years of age.

FAQs

Ilopride 8mg Tablet is used to treat schizophrenia, a mental condition in which the person may feel, hear or see things that are not there (hallucinations), believe things that are not true, and feel unusually suspicious or confused.
Ilopride 8mg Tablet works by balancing the chemical messengers like dopamine and serotonin located in the brain, thereby improving mood, behaviour and thoughts.
Ilopride 8mg Tablet should be used with caution in the medical history of liver or kidney diseases, heart problems (history of heart attack, chest pain, abnormal heartbeat), breathing problems (sleep apnoea), stroke, diabetes, dehydration, low blood pressure, breast cancer, dementia (Alzheimer's disease), low white blood cells, obesity, and swallowing problems. Please let your doctor know if you have any other medical problems before starting Ilopride 8mg Tablet.
Dry mouth could be a side-effect of Ilopride 8mg Tablet. Limiting caffeine intake, avoiding smoking and mouthwashes containing alcohol, drinking water regularly, and chewing sugar-free gum/candy might stimulate saliva and prevent drying of the mouth.
Ilopride 8mg Tablet may make you sweat less and can likely cause heart stroke. Hence, it is advised to limit activities that cause overheat like an exercise in hot weather or using hot tubs. Drink plenty of fluids and dress lightly.
Ilopride 8mg Tablet may cause dizziness. It is advised to avoid getting up too fast from a sitting or lying position that can make you feel dizzy.
Ilopride 8mg Tablet can cause a side effect called orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering in blood pressure leading to dizziness on standing). If you experience this, do not try to stand up suddenly or start walking, instead lie down and get up slowly only when you feel better. People taking Ilopride 8mg Tablet are advised to regularly monitor their blood pressure levels to avoid such unpleasant events.

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India
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