Asride 200mg Tablet 10s
Introduction
Asride 200mg Tablet 10s is a prescription medicine used in the treatment of schizophrenia. Schizophrenia is a mental disorder that alters how a person thinks, feels, and behaves. It is also used for preventing and treating postoperative nausea and vomiting.
Do you know statistics of schizophrenia in India?
Research says 1 out of 300 individuals in every country has schizophrenia, which accounts to 24 million people worldwide.
HOW SALMIRIDE OD 200MG TABLET WORKS?
Asride 200mg Tablet 10s contains Amisulpride, which is an antipsychotic medicine. It works by blocking a chemical messenger called dopamine in the brain. Dopamine affects thoughts and mood, blocking which helps in the treatment of schizophrenia.
HOW TO USE SALMIRIDE OD 200MG TABLET?
- Follow your doctor's guidance on how much to take and for how long, and strictly adhere to it.
- Ingest the tablet whole; avoid chewing, crushing, or breaking it.
- It can be taken on an empty stomach or after meals.
WHAT ARE THE SIDE EFFECTS OF SALMIRIDE OD 200MG TABLET?
- Dryness in mouth
- Constipation
- Weight gain
- Decreased blood pressure
- Involuntary muscle contractions
- Blurred vision
- Difficulty in sleeping
- Erectile dysfunction
WHAT ARE THE PRECAUTIONS ABOUT SALMIRIDE OD 200MG TABLET?
- Inform your doctor of all the other medicines you are taking and about the history of all the medical conditions you had.
- You should tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding or pregnant.
How it works
Amisulpride specifically targets dopamine receptors, particularly in areas of the brain related to mood regulation and psychosis. By blocking dopamine type 2 (D2) receptors, it reduces overactivity of dopamine, which can cause symptoms like delusions or hallucinations in conditions like schizophrenia. This helps stabilize mood, reduce anxiety, and control psychotic symptoms, improving overall mental well-being.
How to take
Take Amisulpride exactly as prescribed by your doctor, usually once or twice a day with or without food. Swallow the tablet whole with water. Follow your doctor’s instructions for the correct dosage.
Adverse drug effect
Decreased blood pressure
Involuntary muscle contractions
Blurred vision
Erectile dysfunction
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