Zypine MD 15mg Tablet

Description

Zypine MD 15mg 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. Zypine MD 15mg Tablet may be taken with or without food. 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 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. This medication mustn't be stopped suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may worsen your symptoms. Some common side effects of this medicine include dryness in the mouth, constipation, muscle rigidity, and restlessness. 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. However, this medicine may increase your weight, blood sugar, and cholesterol levels but, modifying your lifestyle by having a healthy diet and exercising regularly can reduce this side effect. You should be cautious as in rare cases it may cause serious side effects like very high blood sugar levels or seizures.

Introduction

In Treatment of Schizophrenia Schizophrenia is a mental disorder in which a person’s thinking ability, feelings and behavior become abnormal. Zypine MD 15mg Tablet helps restore the chemical imbalances in the brain that are responsible for such changes. It improves thoughts, behavior and enhances the quality of life. In Treatment of Mania Mania means extremely excited or elevated mood. Zypine MD 15mg Tablet helps calm the mood and relax the nerves. This stabilises the mood and prevents the symptoms of mania from recurring again. Taking Zypine MD 15mg Tablet will ensure that you have a better social life and are able to do daily activities more comfortably.

Benefits

Zypine MD 15mg Tablet is an atypical antipsychotic. It works by affecting the levels of chemical messengers (dopamine and serotonin) to improve mood, thoughts and behavior.

How to use

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. Zypine MD 15mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Safety Advice

- Alcohol : UNSAFE - It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Zypine MD 15mg Tablet. - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Zypine MD 15mg 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 - Zypine MD 15mg 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 - Zypine MD 15mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. - Kidney : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Zypine MD 15mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Zypine MD 15mg Tablet is recommended. - Liver : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Zypine MD 15mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Zypine MD 15mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.