Description

Asprito-10 Tablet 

Detailed Description (Aripiprazole 10 mg)

Asprito-10 Tablet contains Aripiprazole 10 mg per tablet and belongs to the class of atypical antipsychotic medicines. It is primarily used to treat psychiatric conditions related to disturbances in mood, behaviour, perception, and thinking. Aripiprazole is known for its unique mechanism of action, which helps stabilize both excessive and deficient dopamine activity in the brain.

Composition

Each tablet contains:
Aripiprazole IP 10 mg
Excipients q.s.

Pack size: Strip of 15 tablets

What Asprito-10 Is Used For

1. Schizophrenia

• Helps reduce hallucinations, delusions, suspiciousness, and disorganized behaviour.

• Improves clarity of thought, daily functioning, and social interaction.

2. Bipolar Disorder (Manic or Mixed Episodes)

• Controls mood elevation, irritability, aggression, and excessive activity.

• Used for both acute control and long-term maintenance of bipolar symptoms.

3. Adjunct Treatment for Depression

• In major depressive disorder, Asprito-10 may be used along with antidepressants when response is insufficient.

4. Irritability Associated with Autism

• Helps reduce mood swings, aggression, irritability, and self-injurious behaviour.

5. Tourette’s Disorder / Behavioural Disturbances (Doctor-guided)

• Used in select cases to reduce tics and behavioural disruptions.

How It Works

• Aripiprazole acts as a partial dopamine agonist, balancing dopamine levels.

• It also modulates serotonin receptors, helping stabilize mood and reduce anxiety.

• This dual mechanism makes it effective in controlling psychosis, mood disorders, and behavioural symptoms with fewer side effects compared to older antipsychotics.

Dosage

• A typical dose is 10 mg once daily, with or without food.

• The exact dose depends on condition, age, and medical supervision.

• Should not be stopped suddenly; psychiatric guidance is essential.

Common Side Effects

• Sleepiness or insomnia

• Nausea, vomiting, constipation

• Restlessness (akathisia)

• Dizziness or headache

• Increased appetite or weight gain

Serious but Less Common Side Effects

• Uncontrolled movements or tremors

• High fever, sweating, rigidity (neuroleptic malignant syndrome)

• Sudden behaviour or mood changes

• Suicidal thoughts — requires urgent medical attention

Precautions

• Avoid alcohol.

• Use with caution in patients with diabetes, epilepsy, heart issues, or high cholesterol.

• Regular follow-up is needed for dose adjustment and monitoring.

• Not for self-medication; prescription-only medicine.

If you want, I can also prepare similar descriptions for Asprito-15 mg, Asprito-20 mg, or any other psychiatric medicine.