Asprito-5 – Strip of 15 Tablets

Description

Asprito-5 Strip of 15 Tablets

 Detailed Overview (Aripiprazole 5 mg)

Asprito-5 is a prescription medicine containing Aripiprazole IP 5 mg in each uncoated tablet. Aripiprazole belongs to the class of atypical antipsychotics and is widely used in psychiatric and neurological conditions where mood, thought processes, and behaviour need stabilization.

What Aripiprazole Does

Aripiprazole works by balancing certain neurotransmitters in the brain—mainly dopamine and serotonin. It acts as:

• Partial dopamine agonist

• Serotonin modulator

This unique mechanism helps control abnormal thoughts, stabilize mood, reduce aggression, and improve clarity of thinking.

Uses of Asprito-5

Doctors prescribe Asprito-5 for:

1. Schizophrenia

• Helps reduce delusions, hallucinations, disorganized thinking, and agitation.

• Improves social interaction and daily functioning.

2. Bipolar Disorder (Mania & Mixed Episodes)

• Controls episodes of excessive energy, irritability, anger, or impulsive behaviour.

• Prevents recurrence of mood episodes when taken long-term.

3. Depression (as Add-On Therapy)

• Used along with antidepressants in major depressive disorder when response is inadequate.

4. Autism-Related Irritability

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

5. Other Uses

• Tourette’s disorder

• Certain anxiety spectrum disorders (off-label)

• Behavioural disorders in children (doctor-guided only)

How It Works

• Balances dopamine levels → reduces psychosis, improves clarity.

• Modulates serotonin → stabilizes mood, reduces anxiety.

• Causes fewer side effects compared to older antipsychotics because it does not completely block dopamine.

Dosage

• The dose of 5 mg is typically a starting dose or a lower maintenance dose.

• Doctors may increase dose based on response.

• Should be taken once daily, with or without food.

• Must be continued regularly; stopping abruptly may worsen symptoms.

Common Side Effects

• Sleepiness or insomnia

• Headache

• Restlessness or anxiety

• Dizziness

• Nausea or constipation

• Increased appetite or weight gain

Serious Side Effects (Seek Medical Help)

• Abnormal body movements

• High fever, sweating (neuroleptic malignant syndrome)

• Sudden behaviour changes

• Suicidal thoughts (especially early in treatment)

Precautions

• Avoid alcohol.

• Not recommended without psychiatric supervision.

• Use cautiously in diabetes, heart disease, or seizure disorder.

• Regular follow-up is important to monitor response and adjust dose.