Calmperidone 4mg Tablet
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Product introduction
Calmperidone 4mg 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. It can also be used to treat depression and bipolar disorders.
Calmperidone 4mg 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. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. 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 fatigue, dryness in the mouth, sleepiness, and nasal congestion. Initially, this medicine may cause a sudden drop in blood pressure when you change positions, so drink plenty of fluids and 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. This medicine may increase your weight. However, modifying your lifestyle by having a healthy diet and exercising regularly can reduce this side effect.
Before taking this medicine it is important to inform your doctor if your suffering from high body temperature and muscle stiffness (neuroleptic malignant syndrome), have had abnormal tongue or face movements (dyskinesia), heart disease, diabetes, Parkinson’s disease, dementia, fits (epilepsy), difficulty in swallowing (dysphagia), or liver problems.
Calmperidone 4mg 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. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. 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 fatigue, dryness in the mouth, sleepiness, and nasal congestion. Initially, this medicine may cause a sudden drop in blood pressure when you change positions, so drink plenty of fluids and 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. This medicine may increase your weight. However, modifying your lifestyle by having a healthy diet and exercising regularly can reduce this side effect.
Before taking this medicine it is important to inform your doctor if your suffering from high body temperature and muscle stiffness (neuroleptic malignant syndrome), have had abnormal tongue or face movements (dyskinesia), heart disease, diabetes, Parkinson’s disease, dementia, fits (epilepsy), difficulty in swallowing (dysphagia), or liver problems.
Uses of Calmperidone Tablet
Benefits of Calmperidone Tablet
In Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a mental disorder in which a person’s thinking ability, feelings and behavior become abnormal. Calmperidone 4mg 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 Mania
Mania means extremely excited or elevated mood. Calmperidone 4mg Tablet helps calm the mood and relax the nerves. This stabilises the mood and prevents the symptoms of mania from recurring again. Taking Calmperidone 4mg Tablet will ensure that you have a better social life and are able to do daily activities more comfortably.
Side effects of Calmperidone 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
Common side effects of Calmperidone
- Dizziness
- Dryness in mouth
- Fatigue
- Nasal congestion (stuffy nose)
- Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing)
- Sleepiness
- Weight gain
How to use Calmperidone 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. Calmperidone 4mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Calmperidone Tablet works
Calmperidone 4mg Tablet is an atypical antipsychotic. It works by modulating the action of certain chemical messengers in the brain that affect thoughts.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Calmperidone 4mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Calmperidone 4mg 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
Calmperidone 4mg 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
Calmperidone 4mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Calmperidone 4mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Calmperidone 4mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Calmperidone 4mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Calmperidone 4mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Calmperidone 4mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
Use of Calmperidone 4mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
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Quick tips
- Take it at bedtime to avoid feeling sleepy during the day.
- It may take 2-6 weeks to feel the medication's full effects.
- To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
- Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Calmperidone 4mg Tablet can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
- It may cause an increase in weight, blood sugar, cholesterol, and triglycerides (fat). Eat healthy and exercise regularly.
- Do not stop taking Calmperidone 4mg Tablet without talking to your doctor first as it may cause a worsening of symptoms.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Piperidine Derivatives
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
NEURO CNS
Action Class
Atypical Antipsychotics
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Expires on or after: February, 2025
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