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Ciapride 100mg Tablet

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PRODUCT INTRODUCTION Ciapride 100mg Tablet

Ciapride 100mg Tablet is a prescription medicine 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.

Ciapride 100mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, preferably before bedtime. 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. It is important that this medication is not stopped suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may worsen your symptoms.

Some common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, dryness in the mouth, blurred vision, insomnia, and erectile dysfunction. 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. This medicine can lead to weight gain and may increase your blood sugar and cholesterol levels. However, modifying your lifestyle by having a healthy diet and exercising regularly can reduce this side effect.

USES OF CIAPRIDE TABLET

Schizophrenia

BENEFITS OF CIAPRIDE TABLET

In Schizophrenia

Schizophrenia is a mental disorder in which a person’s thinking ability, feelings and behavior become abnormal. Ciapride 100mg 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. Take it as prescribed by the doctor and follow your doctor’s instructions carefully.

SIDE EFFECTS OF CIAPRIDE 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 Ciapride

Nausea
Vomiting
Dryness in mouth
Constipation
Weight gain
Decreased blood pressure
Dystonia (involuntary muscle contractions)
Akathisia (inability to stay still)
Increased prolactin level in blood
Blurred vision
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
Erectile dysfunction

HOW TO USE CIAPRIDE 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. Ciapride 100mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

HOW CIAPRIDE TABLET WORKS

Ciapride 100mg Tablet is an atypical antipsychotic. It works by modulating the action of certain chemical messengers in the brain that affect thoughts.

WHAT IF YOU FORGET TO TAKE CIAPRIDE TABLET?

If you miss a dose of Ciapride 100mg 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.

FAQs

Q. Does Ciapride 100mg Tablet make you sleepy?

Yes, Ciapride 100mg Tablet may make you sleepy, drowsy, less alert, and may even blur your vision. If you experience these symptoms you should not drive or operate heavy machinery.

Q. When should I take Ciapride 100mg Tablet?

The time of taking the medicine will be suggested by your doctor depending upon your dose. Doses up to 300 mg can be taken anytime of the day but preferably at the same time each day. Doses more than 300 mg can be taken half in the morning and half in the evening. You can take the medicine during or between meals.

Q. What does Ciapride 100mg Tablet do to the brain?

Ciapride 100mg Tablet belongs to antipsychotic class of medicines. It acts against dopamine receptors in the brain. Dopamine is a neurotransmitter which helps in regulating mood and behavior. Schizophrenia is associated with an overactivity of dopamine in the brain, and this overactivity may cause delusions and hallucinations. Ciapride 100mg Tablet prevents this excessive activity of dopamine in the brain which helps in treating symptoms of schizophrenia.

Q. Does Ciapride 100mg Tablet help with anxiety?

No, there is no data to support the use of Ciapride 100mg Tablet in the treatment of anxiety. On the contrary, anxiety is a common side effect of Ciapride 100mg Tablet.