Ilovator 1mg 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.

Ilovator 1mg 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. Ilovator 1mg Tablet helps in clear thinking and decreases hallucinations.

Take Ilovator 1mg 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 Ilovator 1mg 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.

Ilovator 1mg 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 Ilovator 1mg 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 Ilovator 1mg Tablet. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Ilovator 1mg Tablet as it can make you dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive or operate machinery while using Ilovator 1mg Tablet since it can make you sleepy.

Ilovator 1mg Tablet is used to treat schizophrenia in adults. It contains 'Iloperidone,' that belongs to the class of atypical antipsychotics. Ilovator 1mg 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. Ilovator 1mg Tablet helps in clear thinking and relieves the psychotic symptoms like delusions and hallucinations.

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

Ilovator 1mg 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 Ilovator 1mg Tablet. Ilovator 1mg 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 Ilovator 1mg Tablet. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Ilovator 1mg Tablet as it might lead to increased side effects like dizziness and drowsiness. Avoid driving or operating machinery as Ilovator 1mg Tablet may decrease your mental alertness, making you feel dizzy or drowsy. Ilovator 1mg Tablet is not recommended for people below 18 years of age as the safety and effectiveness have not been established.

Drug-Drug Interaction: Ilovator 1mg Tablet may interact with opioid pain relievers (codeine, hydrocodone), anti-anxiety drugs (alprazolam, lorazepam, zolpidem), muscle relaxants (carisoprodol, cyclobenzaprine), anti-allergic drugs (cetirizine), common cold medicines (diphenhydramine), mood disorders drugs (aripiprazole, clomipramine, clozapine, ziprasidone), anti-depressants (nefazodone, lithium), anti-psychotics (paliperidone, haloperidol, lurasidone, thioridazine, risperidone), HIV/AIDS drugs (ritonavir), blood pressure medicines (prazosin), respiratory drugs (atropine), and stomach related drugs (dicyclomine, scopolamine).

Drug-Food Interaction: Do not consume alcohol while taking Ilovator 1mg Tablet as it could lead to increased dizziness and drowsiness.

Drug-Disease Interaction: Before using Ilovator 1mg Tablet, let your doctor know 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, swallowing problems, and heart problems.

• CODEINE
• HYDROCODONE
• ALPRAZOLAM
• LORAZEPAM
• ZOLPIDEM
• CARISOPRODOL
• CYCLOBENZAPRINE
• CETIRIZINE
• DIPHENHYDRAMINE
• ARIPIPRAZOLE
• CLOMIPRAMINE
• CLOZAPINE
• ZIPRASIDONE
• NEFAZODONE
• LITHIUM
• PALIPERIDONE
• HALOPERIDOL
• LURASIDONE
• THIORIDAZINE
• RISPERIDONE
• RITONAVIR
• PRAZOSIN
• ATROPINE
• DICYCLOMINE
• SCOPOLAMINE

• 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 Ilovator 1mg Tablet.
• Drink plenty of water.
• Follow a healthy lifestyle as it helps in improving overall health and possibly protects the brain.

• Let your doctor know that you are taking Ilovator 1mg Tablet if you are undergoing any medical tests.
• It is advised to monitor your blood pressure and blood sugar levels regularly while using Ilovator 1mg Tablet.
• If you have stopped taking Ilovator 1mg Tablet for more than three days in a row, please inform your doctor so that you may be needed to restart the medicine at a lower dose.
• Regular monitoring of heart function with ECG or EKG is necessary.
• Regular examinations of your electrolytes are also recommended.

Schizophrenia: It is a condition in which the person may see, hear or feel things that are not there, believe things that are not true, feel unusually suspicious or confused. Symptoms include hallucinations, delusions, thought disorders, movement disorders, disorganised thinking, loss of interest, lack of emotions, etc. Schizophrenia is triggered by physical, genetic, psychological, and environmental factors. Patients suffering from this disease may require lifelong treatment. Treatment involves a combination of medications, psychotherapy and care services.