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SKIZOMAX 100

SKIZOMAX 100

Tablets ANTIPSYCHOTICS
Composition:

Amisulpride (100mg)

Storage:

Store below 30°C

Product Introduction

Product introduction

SKIZOMAX 100 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.

SKIZOMAX 100 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 SKIZOMAX 100 Tablet

Benefits of SKIZOMAX 100 Tablet

In Schizophrenia

Schizophrenia is a mental disorder in which a person’s thinking ability, feelings and behavior become abnormal. SKIZOMAX 100 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 SKIZOMAX 100 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 SKIZOMAX 100

  • 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 SKIZOMAX 100 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. SKIZOMAX 100 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.


How SKIZOMAX 100 Tablet works

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


Safety advice

Alcohol- UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with SKIZOMAX 100 Tablet.

Pregnancy- CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
SKIZOMAX 100 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
SKIZOMAX 100 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
SKIZOMAX 100 Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.

Kidney- CAUTION
SKIZOMAX 100 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of SKIZOMAX 100 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver- SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
SKIZOMAX 100 Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of SKIZOMAX 100 Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.


What if you forget to take SKIZOMAX 100 Tablet?

If you miss a dose of SKIZOMAX 100 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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