Arip MT 5 Tablet

Arip MT 5 Tablet is an antipsychotic medicine. It 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. It can also be used to treat depression and bipolar disorders. Arip MT 5 Tablet is taken by mouth with or without food preferably at morning. However, it is advisable to take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain 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 doctor as it may worsen your symptoms. Some common side effects of this medicine includes nausea, vomiting, blurred vision, and dryness in mouth. Initially, this medicine may cause sudden drop in the 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 may increase your blood sugar and cholesterol levels. However, modifying your lifestyle by having a healthy diet and doing exercise regularly can reduce this side effect. Remember to inform doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood or behavior, new or worsening depression, or suicidal thoughts while taking this medicine.

• Mania
• Schizophrenia

Arip MT 5 Tablet is an atypical antipsychotic. It works by changing the action of certain chemical messengers in the brain that affect thoughts.

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. Arip MT 5 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

• Akathisia (inability to stay still)
• Anxiety
• Blurred vision
• Constipation
• Dizziness
• Fatigue
• Headache
• Increased saliva production
• Indigestion
• Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
• Nausea
• Parkinsonism
• Restlessness
• Sleepiness
• Tremors
• Vomiting
• Diabetes

AlcoholUNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Arip MT 5 Tablet.

PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Arip MT 5 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 feedingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Arip MT 5 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

DrivingUNSAFE

Arip MT 5 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

KidneySAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Arip MT 5 Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Arip MT 5 Tablet is recommended.

LiverSAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Arip MT 5 Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Arip MT 5 Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Chemical Class

Dihydrocarbostyril Drivative

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

Neuro cns