Aripiprazole Avansor
Aripiprazole Avansor is a mental health medication used to treat conditions like psychosis and mania in adults and adolescents over 13, and to prevent their recurrence.
Form
tabletti
Strength
20 mg
Active Ingredient
Aripiprazole
Manufacturer
Avansor Pharma Oy
How to Use
Dosage
The usual dose for adults is 15 mg once a day.
Method
Take the tablet whole with water, with or without food, at the same time each day.
Important
The maximum daily dose is 30 mg.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Diabetes
- •Difficulty sleeping
- •Anxiety
- •Restlessness
- •Akathisia (feeling of inner restlessness)
- •Uncontrolled movements
- •Tremor
- •Headache
- •Fatigue
- •Drowsiness
- •Dizziness
- •Blurred vision
- •Constipation
- •Indigestion
- •Nausea
- •Increased salivation
- •Vomiting
RARE
- •Changes in prolactin hormone levels in blood
- •High blood sugar
- •Depression
- •Changed or increased sexual desire
- •Tardive dyskinesia (uncontrolled movements of mouth, tongue, arms, and legs)
- •Dystonia (muscle tension causing twisting movements)
- •Restless legs
- •Double vision
- •Sensitivity to light (eyes)
- •Fast heartbeat
- •Dizziness or fainting when standing up
- •Hiccups
- •Low white blood cell count
- •Allergic reaction (swelling, itching, rash)
- •New or worsening diabetes, severe diabetes complications
- •Low sodium in blood
- •Weight loss or weight gain
- •Suicidal thoughts or attempts
- •Aggression or agitation
- •Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (fever, stiff muscles, confusion)
- •Seizures
- •Serotonin syndrome (feeling very happy, drowsy, clumsy, restless, fever)
- •Serious heart problems (e.g., irregular heartbeat, heart attack, slow heart rate)
- •Blood clots in veins, especially in the legs
- •Difficulty swallowing
- •Liver problems (e.g., hepatitis, yellow skin, abnormal liver tests)
- •Rash, sensitivity to light, hair loss, or excessive sweating
- •Severe allergic reaction (DRESS syndrome with flu-like symptoms, rash, fever, swollen glands)
- •Inability to resist harmful impulses (e.g., gambling, overeating, excessive shopping, increased sexual urges)
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you are allergic to aripiprazole or any of its ingredients.
- Tell your doctor right away if you have thoughts of harming yourself or others.
- This medicine is not for children under 13 years of age.
- Avoid alcohol while taking this medicine.
- If you are pregnant, planning to get pregnant, or breastfeeding, talk to your doctor before taking this medicine.
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- Be careful when driving or using machines, as this medicine can cause dizziness and vision problems.
- Tell your doctor if you have diabetes, high blood sugar, seizures, heart or blood vessel problems, a history of blood clots, or uncontrolled muscle movements.
- Report any new or strong urges or behaviors to your doctor, such as gambling, overeating, excessive spending, or unusual sexual urges.
- Seek urgent medical help if you get a high fever, stiff muscles, fast breathing, sweating, confusion, or a very fast or irregular heartbeat.