Treatment of Mania|Treatment of Schizophrenia

In Treatment of Mania Mania means extremely excited or elevated mood. Rasin 4mg Tablet helps calm the mood and relax the nerves. This stabilises the mood and prevents the symptoms of mania from recurring again. Taking Rasin 4mg Tablet 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. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew crush or break it. Rasin 4mg Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Rasin 4mg Tablet 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.Rasin 4mg Tablet is taken with or without food preferably at night. 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 in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor and if you have missed a dose take it as soon as you remember. It is important that this medication is not stopped suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may worsen your symptoms. However discontinue this medicine immediately if you experience Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) characterized by fever muscle rigidity and altered consciousness or seizures.Some common side effects of this medicine include insomnia sedation somnolence vomiting coughing parkinsonism headache and fever. 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 may increase your weight but modifying your lifestyle by having a healthy diet and exercising regularly can reduce this side effect.You should be cautious while using this medicine as it may increase the risk of developing diabetes so it is better to monitor glucose regularly. Inform your 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. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew crush or break it. Rasin 4mg Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

- Alcohol : UNSAFE <p> Rasin 4mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol. | - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> Rasin 4mg 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> Rasin 4mg 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> Rasin 4mg Tablet may decrease alertness affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. | - Kidney : CAUTION <p> Rasin 4mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Rasin 4mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. | - Liver : CAUTION <p> Rasin 4mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Rasin 4mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

If you miss a dose of Rasin 4mg 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 :: Benzisoxazole Derivative|Habit Forming :: No|Therapeutic Class :: NEURO CNS

Treatment of Mania|Treatment of Schizophrenia

Headache | Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping) | Parkinsonism | Drowsiness | Sedation | Vomiting | Increased saliva production | Cough | Urinary tract infection

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CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

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CAUTION

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Q. Is Rasin 4mg Tablet good for anxiety?::: Few studies suggest that low doses of Rasin 4mg Tablet can be used for anxiety. However do not take this medication without consulting your doctor. The doctor will suggest the exact dose by weighing the possible benefits and risks associated with this medicine. Take the medication as advised by the doctor and follow the instructions as provided.| Q. Can Rasin 4mg Tablet cause psychosis?::: Rasin 4mg Tablet is used to treat conditions like psychosis and schizophrenia. The chances of developing medicine-induced psychosis are rare with Rasin 4mg Tablet. However in a few specific conditions there are chances where Rasin 4mg Tablet can worsen the psychiatric condition although it is rare. Do consult your doctor if you do not see any improvement or worsening of symptoms.| Q. Can Rasin 4mg Tablet cause weight gain?::: Yes Rasin 4mg Tablet can cause significant weight gain. You should monitor your weight regularly and if there is significant weight gain then you should report your doctor immediately.| Q. Can I drive vehicles while taking Rasin 4mg Tablet?::: Rasin 4mg Tablet sometimes can cause dizziness tiredness and vision problems which can affect the ability of a person to drive and use heavy machines. Hence the patients on Rasin 4mg Tablet are advised not to drive or operate machinery without consulting the doctor. | Q. Can I take my medicines for epilepsy while taking Rasin 4mg Tablet?::: You should not stop taking your anti-epileptic medicines while taking other medications. Some antiepileptic medications like Carbamazepine phenytoin may alter the blood levels of Rasin 4mg Tablet and therefore special caution should be ensured while taking these medications. The dose of Rasin 4mg Tablet should be adjusted as needed while taking along with antiepileptic drugs. If you start or stop taking such medicines you may need a different dose of Rasin 4mg Tablet.