Blonitas 8 mg Tablet

Composition of Blonitas 8 mg Tablet

Blonitas 8 mg Tablet contains Blonanserin (8mg). It belongs to the Antipsychotic class of medicines.

Uses of Blonitas 8 mg Tablet

Mania Schizophrenia

Key benefits

• In Mania Mania means extremely excited or elevated mood. Blonitas 8 Tablet helps calm the mood and relax the nerves. This stabilises the mood and prevents the symptoms of mania from recurring again. Taking Blonitas 8 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. Blonitas 8 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 Blonitas 8 mg Tablet works

Blonitas 8 Tablet works by balancing certain chemicals in the brain, like dopamine and serotonin, which are linked to mood, thinking, and behavior. It blocks excess dopamine activity, which helps reduce symptoms like hallucinations, delusions, and disorganized thoughts in schizophrenia and mania.

How to take Blonitas 8 mg 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. Blonitas 8 Tablet should be taken with or after food. Avoid Blonitas 8 Tablet with caffeine and chocolate as well as food containing caffeine and chocolate such as tea leaves, cocoa beans.

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 Blonitas 8 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

An overdose of this medicine can cause deep drowsiness, a severe fall in blood pressure, abnormal movements and heart rhythm disturbance. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Blonitas 8 mg Tablet

Most side effects of Blonitas 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 Blonitas 8 mg Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Report any tremor, stiffness, restlessness or uncontrollable movements of the face, tongue or limbs to your doctor promptly — these can become persistent if not addressed. Seek emergency care for high fever with severe muscle stiffness, confusion and sweating. This is rare but life-threatening. These medicines can raise blood sugar, cholesterol and weight. Your doctor will monitor them — keep those appointments. Never stop suddenly; your doctor will reduce the dose gradually. Take care in hot weather — this group affects how your body regulates temperature.

Do not take Blonitas if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Your doctor will assess suitability if you have heart disease, Parkinson's disease or dementia.

Interactions with other medicines

Alcohol and sedatives add to the drowsiness. Tell your doctor about any medicine that affects heart rhythm.

How to store Blonitas 8 mg Tablet

Store below 30°C in the original pack, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.

Expert advice for Blonitas 8 mg Tablet

Blonitas 8 Tablet should be taken with food or after food. It may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything that requires concentration until you know how it affects you. Inform your doctor if you have a history of suicidal thoughts in the past. Do not stop taking medicine without talking to your doctor first.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

INTAS PHARMACEUTICALS`

Therapeutic class:

NEURO CNS

Drug class:

Antipsychotic

Chemical class:

Pyridinylpiperazines