Mania|Schizophrenia

In Mania Mania means extremely excited or elevated mood. Ishpipra 30mg Tablet MD helps calm the mood and relax the nerves. This stabilises the mood and prevents the symptoms of mania from recurring again. Taking Ishpipra 30mg Tablet MD will ensure that you have a better social life and are able to do daily activities more comfortably.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Do not handle the tablets with wet hands. Put it in your mouth but do not swallow it. Ishpipra 30mg Tablet MD may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Ishpipra 30mg Tablet MD is an antipsychotic medicine. It is 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) and mania. It can also be used to treat depression and bipolar disorders.Ishpipra 30mg Tablet MD is taken by mouth with or without food preferably at morning. However it is advisable to take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain 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 doctor as it may worsen your symptoms. Some common side effects of this medicine includes nausea vomiting blurred vision and dryness in mouth. Initially this medicine may cause sudden drop in the 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 may increase your blood sugar and cholesterol levels. However modifying your lifestyle by having a healthy diet and doing exercise regularly can reduce this side effect. Remember to inform doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood or behavior new or worsening depression or suicidal thoughts while taking this medicine.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Do not handle the tablets with wet hands. Put it in your mouth but do not swallow it. Ishpipra 30mg Tablet MD 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 Ishpipra 30mg Tablet MD. | - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> Ishpipra 30mg Tablet MD 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> Ishpipra 30mg Tablet MD 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> Ishpipra 30mg Tablet MD may decrease alertness affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. | - Kidney : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED <p> Ishpipra 30mg Tablet MD is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Ishpipra 30mg Tablet MD is recommended. | - Liver : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED <p> Ishpipra 30mg Tablet MD is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Ishpipra 30mg Tablet MD may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Chemical Class :: Dihydrocarbostyril Drivative|Habit Forming :: No|Therapeutic Class :: NEURO CNS

Mania|Schizophrenia

Akathisia (inability to stay still) | Anxiety | Blurred vision | Constipation | Dizziness | Fatigue | Headache | Increased saliva production | Indigestion | Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping) | Nausea | Parkinsonism | Restlessness | Sleepiness | Tremors | Vomiting | Diabetes

Q. Is Ishpipra 30mg Tablet MD a mood stabilizer?::: Ishpipra 30mg Tablet MD is effective in treating manic episodes and other mood symptoms of bipolar disorder but not for the depressive episodes. Therefore it can be combined with mood stabilizers like valproate to treat bipolar disorders.| Q. How long does Ishpipra 30mg Tablet MD take to work?::: The benefit of Ishpipra 30mg Tablet MD may appear after a few days or few weeks of starting Ishpipra 30mg Tablet MD. It may take 4-6 weeks to see the full benefits of this medicine.| Q. Does Ishpipra 30mg Tablet MD affect you sexually?::: Yes Ishpipra 30mg Tablet MD may cause prolonged and painful erection (priapism) in some patients. It may also cause impulse control disorder wherein the patient may develop urges or cravings that are irresistible and unusual for that person. In this case the patient may develop an abnormally high sex drive or may experience an increase in sexual thoughts or feelings. Consult your doctor who may modify your dose or may advise to stop Ishpipra 30mg Tablet MD.| Q. What is the most important thing that I should know about Ishpipra 30mg Tablet MD?::: Ishpipra 30mg Tablet MD is not approved in elderly patients with dementia as it may increase the risk of causing death. Dementia is a brain disorder that affects the ability to remember think clearly communicate and perform daily activities. This may further cause changes in mood and personality. Furthermore patients with depression should be closely monitored when being given Ishpipra 30mg Tablet MD as they can develop suicidal tendencies.| Q. What should I avoid while using Ishpipra 30mg Tablet MD?::: Ishpipra 30mg Tablet MD may commonly cause sleepiness sedation dizziness blurred vision and double vision. Avoid driving and using heavy machinery if you experience these symptoms. You should also avoid over-exercise over-exposure to heat or getting dehydrated by avoiding direct sunlight. It is recommended to stay indoors in hot weather and drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration.| Q. Can Ishpipra 30mg Tablet MD be taken by diabetics?::: Ishpipra 30mg Tablet MD may cause an increase in blood sugar levels. Extremely high levels of blood sugar may cause coma and death. Therefore if you have diabetes you should stay alert and check your blood sugar levels regularly.| Q. Does Ishpipra 30mg Tablet MD cause weight gain?::: Ishpipra 30mg Tablet MD may cause weight gain in some patients. This medicine may also increase the cholesterol and fat levels in the blood. If you gain weight during treatment with Ishpipra 30mg Tablet MD consult your doctor for diet and exercise advice.