Ilosure 4 Tablet

Ilosure 4 Tablet 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. Ilosure 4 Tablet may be taken with or without food. 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. This medication mustn't be stopped suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may worsen your symptoms. Some common side effects of this medicine include fatigue, dryness in the mouth, sleepiness, and nasal congestion. Initially, this medicine may cause a sudden drop in blood pressure when you change positions, so drink plenty of fluids and 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 weight. However, modifying your lifestyle by having a healthy diet and exercising regularly can reduce this side effect. Before taking this medicine it is important to inform your doctor if your suffering from high body temperature and muscle stiffness (neuroleptic malignant syndrome), have had abnormal tongue or face movements (dyskinesia), heart disease, diabetes, Parkinson’s disease, dementia, fits (epilepsy), difficulty in swallowing (dysphagia), or liver problems.

• Schizophrenia
• Mania

Ilosure 4 Tablet is an atypical antipsychotic. It works by modulating 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. Ilosure 4 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

• Dizziness
• Dryness in mouth
• Fatigue
• Nasal congestion (stuffy nose)
• Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing)
• Sleepiness
• Weight gain

AlcoholCAUTION

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Ilosure 4 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Ilosure 4 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

Ilosure 4 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

Ilosure 4 Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.

KidneySAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Ilosure 4 Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Ilosure 4 Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

LiverCAUTION

Ilosure 4 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Ilosure 4 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of Ilosure 4 Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

Chemical Class

Piperidine Derivatives

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

Neuro cns

Action Class

Atypical Antipsychotics