APTIPAR 20mg Tablet 10s

APTIPAR 20mg Tablet 10s works by affecting the level of certain specific chemicals that are imbalanced in people with depression and other anxiety disorders.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for APTIPAR 20mg Tablet 10s

• Suicidal thinking and behaviour severe
• Serotonin syndrome (agitation, hallucinations, seizures, nausea) severe
• Irregular heartbeat severe
• Shaking of the hands or feet severe
• Dizziness when getting up suddenly from a sitting position
• Chills or cold sweats severe
• Blurred vision
• Nausea and Vomiting
• Dry mouth and lips
• Constipation
• Muscle stiffness
• Decreased sexual urge
• Difficulty in passing urine
• Rapid weight gain/loss
• Photosensitivity
• Unusual bleeding or bruising
• Racing thoughts
• Reckless behavior
• Unusual tiredness and weakness

Uses of APTIPAR 20mg Tablet 10s

What is it prescribed for?

• Depression

  This medicine is used for the treatment of acute episodes of depression associated with chemical imbalance in the brain.

• Social Anxiety Disorder

  This medicine is used for the treatment of a mental condition characterized by an abnormal fear during normal social situations.

• Panic disorder

  This medicine is used for the treatment of panic disorder and associated symptoms like overwhelming anxiety and fear coupled with increased heart rate, trembling, numbness and tingling sensation.

• Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder

  This medicine is used to treat depression, tension, and irritability occurring 5-11 days before the start of a menstrual cycle.

• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

  This medicine is used for the treatment of a disorder where a person is driven to do compulsive tasks caused by obsessive thoughts.

• Post traumatic stress disorder

  This medicine is used for the treatment of anxiety, sleeplessness and other behavioral changes after experiencing or witnessing a terrifying event.

• Generalized anxiety disorder

  This medicine is used for the treatment of general anxiety caused due to excessive thinking about life, work, relationships etc.

• Postmenopausal symptoms

  This medicine is used to treat symptoms like anxiety, mood swings, fear etc associated with menopause in women.

When not to use?

• Suicidal thinking and behavior

  Use of this medicine may cause suicidal thought and change the behavior of the user. This risk is increasingly high in young patients. It is recommended to screen the patient for such behavior before starting the treatment. Any change in behavior and thought process after taking this medicine should be reported to the doctor immediately.

• Serotonin syndrome

  Serotonin syndrome

• Neuroleptic malignant syndrome

  Use of this medicine may cause Neuroleptic malignant syndrome characterized by high fever, muscle stiffness, extreme changes in blood pressure, excessive sweating and salivation. The use of this medicine should be stopped as soon as these side effects are experienced.

• Hypertension

  Use of this medicine is associated with a sharp increase in blood pressure levels. It is recommended to control hypertension using appropriate medicines before starting the treatment with APTIPAR 20mg Tablet 10s .

• Bleeding disorders

  Use of this medicine may cause unusual bleeding and bruising and hence should be used with caution in patients suffering from bleeding disorders. Use of medicines that are known to cause gastrointestinal bleeding, (example: aspirin, paracetamol, ibuprofen etc), should be avoided while taking APTIPAR 20mg Tablet 10s .

• Glaucoma

  This medicine should be used with caution in patients suffering from angle closure glaucoma. The symptoms of this disease may worsen upon using APTIPAR 20mg Tablet 10s and hence caution is advised.

• Seizure disorder

  Use of this medicine may cause seizures and hence should be used with caution in patients suffering from epilepsy.

• Manic episodes

  Use of this medicine may cause agitation and aggressive behavior in some patients. The patient should be screened for bipolar disorder before starting the treatment course with this medicine.

• Heart disease

  This medicine should be used with caution in patients suffering from a heart or blood vessel disorder.

• Hyponatremia

  This medicine may decrease the sodium levels in the body and hence should be used with caution in patients taking diuretic medicines.

• Bone fractures

  Use of this medicine has been associated with an increase in the incidence of bone fractures. Report any incidence of bone pain to the doctor while taking APTIPAR 20mg Tablet 10s .

• Drowsiness and cognitive impairment

  Use of this medicine has been associated with drowsiness and impairment of cognition. It is advised to refrain from driving vehicles or operating heavy machinery while taking this medicine.

• Sexual dysfunction

  Use of this medicine may cause sexual dysfunction. These dysfunctions may include a decrease in libido, erectile disorders, or painful orgasm.

• Withdrawal symptoms

  Use of this medicine should not be discontinued abruptly. It is advised to gradually reduce the dose of this medicine.

• Pediatric use

  This medicine is not recommended for use in patients aged below 18 years.

• Use in elderly

  This medicine should be used with caution in elderly patients as the risk of adverse effects is significantly high.

Take APTIPAR 20mg Tablet 10s as instructed by the doctor. Do not use in smaller or larger than the recommended dose. The dose is likely to change over time based on your response and hence adherence to the changes is a must. Do not stop the use of this medicine abruptly.

• Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor
• To be taken as instructed by doctor
• May cause sleepiness

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