Mopendol 20mg Tablet
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Mopendol 20mg Tablet is used in the treatment of schizophrenia. It may also be used to treat depression and bipolar disorder. It alters the thoughts and elevates the mood, improving the person’s ability to think, feel, and behave.
Mopendol 20mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, preferably at the same time each day. 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 it. 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 dry mouth, abnormality of voluntary movements, urinary retention, constipation, and muscle rigidity. Initially, this medicine may cause a sudden drop in blood pressure when you change positions; rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down. It may also cause dizziness and sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you.
Before taking it, inform your doctor if you are suffering from thyroid or kidney problems, epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, glaucoma, or any heart problems. You should not take this medicine if you are under the influence of alcohol or any sleep-inducing, cough, or allergy medication. This medicine can also lead to weight gain. Eat a healthy, balanced diet, avoid snacking with high-calorie food, and exercise regularly.
Uses of Mopendol Tablet
Benefits of Mopendol Tablet
In Treatment of Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a mental disorder in which a person’s thinking ability, feelings, and behavior become abnormal. Mopendol 20mg 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 Depression
Mopendol 20mg Tablet helps in maintaining the balance of certain chemicals in the brain that affect mood and behavior. This improves your mood, relieves anxiety, tension, helps you sleep better, and increases your energy levels. Mopendol 20mg Tablet prevents extreme mood changes and helps you feel less agitated. You may experience fewer episodes of depression and low mood.
In Treatment of Bipolar disorder
Mopendol 20mg Tablet works to restore the normal balance of nerve activity in your brain. It can help prevent extreme changes in mood and help you feel less agitated. You may experience fewer episodes of low mood. It can take several weeks for this medicine to work, and you may still feel low during this time. You will likely take this medicine for at least six months but possibly much longer. It needs to be taken regularly to work effectively. Do not stop taking it unless your doctor advises you to. You should continue to eat well and keep fit to reduce symptoms of bipolar disorder.
Side effects of Mopendol 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 Mopendol
- Muscle stiffness
- Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing)
- Sleepiness
- Tremors
- Urinary retention
- Weight gain
- Abnormality of voluntary movements
- Constipation
- Dryness in mouth
- Increased prolactin level in blood
How to use Mopendol 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. Mopendol 20mg Tablet may be taken with or without food.
Avoid Mopendol 20mg Tablet with salad and vegetable diet.
Avoid Mopendol 20mg Tablet with salad and vegetable diet.
How Mopendol Tablet works
Mopendol 20mg Tablet is a typical antipsychotic. It works by blocking the action of dopamine, a chemical messenger in the brain that affects thoughts and mood.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Mopendol 20mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
The safety of Mopendol 20mg Tablet during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Mopendol 20mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Mopendol 20mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited data available on the use of Mopendol 20mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited data available on the use of Mopendol 20mg Tablet in patients with liver disease.
What if you forget to take Mopendol Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Mopendol 20mg Tablet, contact your doctor as soon as possible. They will advise you on how to proceed, which may include rescheduling the missed dose.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- Take Mopendol 20mg Tablet at the same time every day to help you remember to take it.
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
- Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration, as Mopendol 20mg Tablet can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
- Avoid consuming alcohol, as it may increase the side effects.
- Monitor your weight during the treatment as Mopendol 20mg Tablet can cause a weight change.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Diphenylmethanes
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
NEURO CNS
Action Class
Typical Antipsychotics
Interaction with drugs
Taking Mopendol with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration or alertness until you know how the medicines affect you.
Concurrent use may cause low blood pressure, fast heartbeat, sleepine
Watch out for symptoms such as tremors, confusion, difficulty with fine motor skills, slowness of movement or agitation and consult your doctor if you experience them.
Concurrent
Talk to your doctor if you notice any unusual symptoms.
Concurrent use may increase the risk of restlessness, uncontrollable movements, tremors, rigid muscles, increased salivatio
Talk to your doctor if you notice any unusual symptoms.
Concurrent use may increase the risk of restlessness, uncontrollable movements, tremors, rigid muscles, increased salivatio
If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as tremors, flushing, confusion, fever, diarrhea or agitation and consult your doctor if you experience them.
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