Opin 5mg 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.
Opin 5mg 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.
Mania means extremely excited or elevated mood. Opin 5mg Tablet helps calm the mood and relax the nerves. This stabilises the mood and prevents the symptoms of mania from recurring again. Taking Opin 5mg Tablet will ensure that you have a better social life and are able to do daily activities more comfortably.
In Treatment of Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a mental disorder in which a person’s thinking ability, feelings and behavior become abnormal. Opin 5mg 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.
Side effects of Opin 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 Opin
Dizziness
Sleepiness
Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing)
Dryness in mouth
Weight gain
Increased prolactin level in blood
Constipation
Muscle stiffness
Restlessness
Tremors
How to use Opin 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. Opin 5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Opin Tablet works
Opin 5mg Tablet is an atypical antipsychotic. It works by affecting the levels of chemical messengers (dopamine and serotonin) to improve mood, thoughts and behavior.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Opin 5mg Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Opin 5mg 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
Opin 5mg 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
Opin 5mg 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
Opin 5mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Opin 5mg Tablet is recommended.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Opin 5mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Opin 5mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Opin Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Opin 5mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Concurrent use may cause serious disturbance in heart rhythm.
Factors such as old age, chronic heart issues, or low potassium levels may more frequently cause disturbance in heart... More
Concurrent use may cause serious disturbance in heart rhythm.
Factors such as old age, chronic heart issues, or low potassium levels may more frequently cause disturbance in heart... More
Concurrent use may cause serious disturbance in heart rhythm.
Factors such as old age, chronic heart issues, or low potassium levels may more frequently cause disturbance in heart... More
Concurrent use may cause serious disturbance in heart rhythm.
Factors such as old age, chronic heart issues, or low potassium levels may more frequently cause disturbance in heart... More
She is my mother, having medicine opin 5Mg and adprito10 for last 7 Months My doubt is mother saying she is feel weight increase any problems due to this medicine mother is mentaly not fit(talking himself, thinking disorder, ) Is this illness completly cured? What medicine is best for my mother pls helo me Please help me doctor
Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan
Psychiatry
A psychiatric evaluation is necessary to diagnose the condition one is suffering from. Psychotic disorders occur due to neurochemical disturbance and treatment has to continue for long duration.Based in your clinical history, your doctor plans the type of medicine and it's dose and duration. weight gain is a potential side effect of certain anti psychotics like olanzapine but side effects are weighed against effect of medication because psychotic disorder often has greater repercussions as compared to the disease.To take any decision to change medication or stop them, several factors have to be taken in account for which regular follow up with your psychiatrist is important. For second opinion, seek a proper consultation with another psychiatrist and take along your previous prescriptions.
Suffering from Depression and Mania, what should be done
Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan
Psychiatry
Bipolar Affective Disorder is a chronic problem caused by Neuro chemical disturbance in brain. It is characterised by excessive mood swings leading to disruption in routine life. Treatment is with mood stabilizer medicines and antipsychotic medicines which may need to continue throughout life. Please see a psychiatrist for further guidance.
Mania is a component of Bipolar Affective Disorder. Bipolar Affective Disorder is a chronic problem caused by Neuro chemical disturbance in brain. It is characterised by excessive mood swings leading to disruption in routine life. Treatment is with mood stabilizer medicines and antipsychotic medicines which may need to continue throughout life. Please see a psychiatrist for further guidance.
Dear sir I am 17 years old having height of 174 centimetre and weight of 54 kg. I eat normally 44 chapatis and a little bit of rice please help me in making my health condition a bit good
Megha Mukhija
Dietetics/Nutrition
Hi PATIENT confirm the no. Of chappati you have mentioned. Thanks Megha Mukhija Health Mania
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The treatment of anxiety with Opin 5mg Tablet is not an approved indication. Opin 5mg Tablet has been studied for treatment of anxiety disorders but the results have not been very convincing. However, it can be used along with anxiolytics in anxiety disorders for better results.
Is Opin 5mg Tablet a sleeping pill?
No, Opin 5mg Tablet is not a sleeping pill. It belongs to the atypical antipsychotic class of medicines. It is used to treat schizophrenia. Schizophrenia is a mental illness that causes disturbed or unusual thinking, loss of interest in life, and strong or inappropriate emotions. Opin 5mg Tablet also helps with bipolar disorder (manic depressive disorder). It is a disease that causes episodes of depression, mania, and other abnormal moods.
How long does it take for Opin 5mg Tablet to kick in?
Opin 5mg Tablet may start showing initial improvement within 1-2 week of starting. However, for full benefits it may take about 4-6 weeks. You should continue taking it and consult your doctor in case you feel that Opin 5mg Tablet is not helping you.
What is the most important information that I should know about Opin 5mg Tablet?
Opin 5mg Tablet can cause serious side effects which include increased risk of death in elderly people who are confused, have memory loss and have lost touch with reality (dementia-related psychosis). It is important to know that it may increase blood sugar levels in diabetics and also in patients who never had diabetes. Furthermore, it may cause weight gain and high fat levels in the blood which is more common in teenagers.
Can Opin 5mg Tablet be taken during pregnancy?
Opin 5mg Tablet should be avoided during pregnancy and should only be given if benefits outweigh the risk. Using Opin 5mg Tablet during last 3 months of pregnancy may cause unwanted symptoms in the unborn baby. These symptoms include shaking, muscle stiffness and/or weakness, sleepiness, agitation, breathing problems, and difficulty in feeding.
Can I stop taking Opin 5mg Tablet if I am better?
You should not stop taking Opin 5mg Tablet without consulting your doctor. This is because sudden discontinuation of the medicine may cause unpleasant side effects which include sweating, unable to sleep, tremor, anxiety or nausea, and vomiting. To avoid such effects, your doctor will reduce the dose gradually before stopping the treatment.
Does smoking or alcohol interfere with working of Opin 5mg Tablet?
Yes, smoking interferes with working of Opin 5mg Tablet causing an increase in its metabolism. One should avoid alcohol while taking Opin 5mg Tablet since it may cause more drowsiness. However, if you are a smoker then your doctor may increase your dose depending on your response to treatment.
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