Schizophrenia

In Schizophrenia Schizophrenia is a mental disorder in which a person’s thinking ability feelings and behavior become abnormal. Amispeed 100 Tablet helps restore the chemical imbalances in the brain that are responsible for such changes. It improves thoughts behavior and enhances the quality of life. Take it as prescribed by the doctor and follow your doctor’s instructions carefully.

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. Amispeed 100 Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Amispeed 100 Tablet is a prescription medicine used in the treatment of schizophrenia a mental disorder that can result in hallucinations or delusions and also adversely affects a person’s ability to think and behave.Amispeed 100 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.

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. Amispeed 100 Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

- Alcohol : UNSAFE <p> It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Amispeed 100 Tablet. | - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> Amispeed 100 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. | - Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> Amispeed 100 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. | - Driving : UNSAFE <p> Amispeed 100 Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. | - Kidney : CAUTION <p> Amispeed 100 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Amispeed 100 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. | - Liver : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED <p> Amispeed 100 Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Amispeed 100 Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

If you miss a dose of Amispeed 100 Tablet take it as soon as possible. However if it is almost time for your next dose skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Chemical Class :: Denzamide Derivative|Habit Forming :: No|Therapeutic Class :: NEURO CNS

Schizophrenia

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

UNSAFE

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

UNSAFE

CAUTION

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Q. Does Amispeed 100 Tablet make you sleepy?::: Yes Amispeed 100 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.| Q. When should I take Amispeed 100 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.| Q. What does Amispeed 100 Tablet do to the brain?::: Amispeed 100 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. Amispeed 100 Tablet prevents this excessive activity of dopamine in the brain which helps in treating symptoms of schizophrenia.| Q. Does Amispeed 100 Tablet help with anxiety?::: No there is no data to support the use of Amispeed 100 Tablet in the treatment of anxiety. On the contrary anxiety is a common side effect of Amispeed 100 Tablet.| Q. Can I stop taking Amispeed 100 Tablet after some time?::: No you should keep taking Amispeed 100 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.| Q. Who should not take Amispeed 100 Tablet?::: You should not take Amispeed 100 Tablet if you are under 15 years of age allergic to it have breast cancer or a tumor known as prolactinoma. Avoid taking Amispeed 100 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.| Q. Is Amispeed 100 Tablet addictive?::: No there is no evidence to say that Amispeed 100 Tablet causes addiction. Also its use is not known to have any tendency for abuse.| Q. What are the withdrawal symptoms of Amispeed 100 Tablet?::: Suddenly stopping Amispeed 100 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 Amispeed 100 Tablet.