Amisant 200 Tablet 10’s belongs to a group of medicines called ‘antipsychotics’ primarily used to treat long term (chronic) schizophrenia and postoperative nausea/vomiting. Schizophrenia is characterized by hallucinations symptoms (seeing or hearing things that are not real) and delusions (wrong beliefs). In schizophrenic disorders, there are positive symptoms (like delusions, hallucinations and thought disorders) along with negative symptoms (like blunted effect, emotional and social withdrawal). Nausea is an uneasy feeling in which the person feels an urge to vomit, whereas vomiting is an uncontrollable reflex that expels the stomach’s contents through the mouth.
Amisant 200 Tablet 10’s contains Amisulpride, which helps restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. The key action of Amisant 200 Tablet 10’s is to block some of the dopamine receptors in the brain and correct dopamine’s overactivity. On the other hand, it also affects other brain neurotransmitters such as serotonin (5-HT), which may also lead to its beneficial effects. Amisant 200 Tablet 10’s also stops the sensation of vomiting/nausea by blocking the D2 receptors located in the chemoreceptor trigger zone – CTZ of the brain responsible for inducing vomiting.
Amisant 200 Tablet 10’s can be taken with or without food as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Amisant 200 Tablet 10’s for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience certain side effects such as dryness in the mouth, constipation, weight gain, decreased blood pressure, dystonia (involuntary muscle contractions), akathisia (inability to stay still), parkinsonism, increased prolactin level in blood. Most of these side effects of Amisant 200 Tablet 10’s do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist for a longer duration, consult your doctor immediately.
Amisant 200 Tablet 10’s should be avoided if you are allergic to it or any other medicines. Amisant 200 Tablet 10’s is not recommended for children below 18 years of age. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, inform your doctor before taking Amisant 200 Tablet 10’s. Use Amisant 200 Tablet 10’s with extreme caution in elderly patients above 65 years of age as there is an increased risk of severe adverse effects. If you have breast cancer, pheochromocytoma (tumor of the adrenal gland), pituitary gland prolactinoma (tumor of the pituitary gland), fits, Parkinson’s disease, kidney or heart problems, inform your doctor before taking Amisant 200 Tablet 10’s. Avoid driving and op taking Amisant 200 Tablet 10’s as it may cause drowsiness or dizziness.
Medicinal Benefits
Amisant 200 Tablet 10’s contains Amisulpride, a group of medicines called antipsychotics used to treat a mental illness called schizophrenia, bipolar disorder. Additionally, Amisant 200 Tablet 10’s has anti-emetics properties used either monotherapy or in combination with other antiemetic drugs to prevent nausea and vomiting, which might occur after surgery. The key action of Amisant 200 Tablet 10’s is to block some of the brain’s dopamine receptors and correct dopamine’s overactivity, thereby producing a calming effect in the brain. Altogether, Amisant 200 Tablet 10’s may help decrease hallucinations and help you think more clearly and positively about yourself, feel less agitated and take a more active part in everyday life.
Directions for Use
Tablet: Take Amisant 200 Tablet 10’s with or without food as prescribed by your doctor. The doctor determines the dose and duration of the medicine. Swallow the medicines as a whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew or break it. Oral solution: The liquid form of Amisant 200 Tablet 10’s should be taken by mouth using the measuring cup provided by the pack, shake the bottle well before each use.
SIDE EFFECTS OF AMISANT TABLET
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them.
HOW TO USE AMISANT TABLET
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. Amisant 200 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
HOW AMISANT TABLET WORKS
Amisant 200 Tablet is an atypical antipsychotic. It works by modulating the action of certain chemical messengers in the brain that affect thoughts.
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