Arifine Mt 5 Tablet

Composition of Arifine Mt 5 Tablet

Arifine Mt 5 Tablet contains Aripiprazole (2.5mg).

Uses of Arifine Mt 5 Tablet

Mania Schizophrenia

Key benefits

• In Mania Mania means extremely excited or elevated mood. Arifine MT 2.5mg Tablet helps calm the mood and relax the nerves. This stabilises the mood and prevents the symptoms of mania from recurring again. Taking Arifine MT 2.5mg Tablet will ensure that you have a better social life and are able to do daily activities more comfortably. In Schizophrenia Schizophrenia is a mental disorder in which a person’s thinking ability
• feelings and behavior become abnormal. Arifine MT 2.5mg 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. Show More

How Arifine Mt 5 Tablet works

Arifine MT 2.5mg Tablet is an atypical antipsychotic. It works by changing the action of certain chemical messengers in the brain that affect thoughts.

How to take Arifine Mt 5 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. Arifine MT 2.5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

If you miss a dose of Arifine MT 2.5mg 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.

If you take too much

Taking more Arifine Mt than prescribed can be harmful. If you suspect an overdose, contact a doctor or go to the nearest emergency department at once, and carry the pack or strip with you. In India the emergency number is 112.

Side effects of Arifine Mt 5 Tablet

Most side effects of Arifine Mt are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• 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

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Arifine Mt 5 Tablet

Interactions with other medicines

Tell your doctor or pharmacist about every medicine you take, including over-the-counter products, vitamins and herbal or ayurvedic preparations, before starting Arifine Mt. Some combinations can change how Arifine Mt works or raise the chance of side effects.

How to store Arifine Mt 5 Tablet

Store Arifine Mt below 30°C in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep the pack tightly closed and out of the reach of children. Do not use it after the expiry date printed on the pack.

Expert advice for Arifine Mt 5 Tablet

You have been prescribed Arifine MT 2.5mg Tablet for relieving psychotic symptoms and manic episodes. It may take 4 to 6 weeks to see full effects on thoughts and mood. Keep taking it as prescribed. Your doctor may advise you to take it in the morning if you experience any difficulty in sleeping. It may increase your blood sugar and cholesterol. Eat healthy, exercise regularly and monitor your blood sugar and cholesterol levels regularly. Arifine MT 2.5mg Tablet may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Don't drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you. Avoid consuming alcohol when taking the Arifine MT 2.5mg Tablet as it may cause excessive drowsiness. Talk to your doctor if you notice sudden mood changes, unusual movements or develop suicidal thoughts.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

ICON PHARMA

Therapeutic class:

NEURO CNS

Chemical class:

Phenylpiperazines