ILOPERIDONE

Overview

ILOPERIDONE is a Schedule H drug.
Iloperidone is an antipsychotic medication. It works by changing the effects of chemicals in the brain. Iloperidone is used to treat schizophrenia.

Usage

ILOPERIDONE is generally used to treat: Schizophrenia

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Ask your doctor

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Check with your Doctor first

How Do I Take It?

Route of Administration: Oral

Precautions

Caution should be exercised in patients with history of seizures, heart, kidney, liver disease, abnormal electrocardiogram (ECG), heart attack, stroke, blood vessel problems, high or low blood pressure, neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS), suicidal thoughts, diabetes, low blood minerals, decrease in white blood cells, Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, Parkinson’s disease, diarrhea, difficulty in swallowing, dehydration, alcoholism, any allergy, who are taking other medications, elderly, children, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. It may cause drowsiness, dizziness, lightheadedness, or blurred vision, do not drive a car or operate machinery sit up or stand slowly while taking this medication. Avoid alcohol consumption. Monitor complete blood cell counts, blood electrolyte levels, and fasting blood sugar levels regularly while taking this medication. Avoid becoming overheated; otherwise heatstroke may occur. Patient may develop with increased risk of Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS) with the following symptoms: muscle cramps and tremors, fever, symptoms of autonomic nervous system instability such as unstable blood pressure, agitation, delirium, or coma.

Common Side-Effects

ILOPERIDONE : Drowsiness, Dizziness, Lightheadedness, Dry Mouth, Fatigue (tiredness), Weight Gain

Serious Side-Effects

ILOPERIDONE : Fainting, Irregular Heartbeat, Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs), Dizziness, Chest Pain

Rare Side-Effects

ILOPERIDONE : Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome, Cough, Fever, Body Muscle Cramps Or Spasms (painful), Confusion, Irregular Heartbeat, Dark Colored (brown) Urine

Disease Interactions

ILOPERIDONE can interfere with: Dementia, Diarrhoea, Hypokalemia, Magnesium Deficiency, Tardive Dyskinesia, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Dysphagia, Seizure, Alcoholism, Neutropenia, Diabetes Mellitus, Hypotension, Syncope, Ischemic Heart Disease, Vomiting, Heart Arrhythmias, Congestive Heart Disease, Myocardial Infarction, Cerebrovascular Insufficeincy, Hyperlipidemia, Priapism, Peyronie Disease, Sickle Cell Anemia, Thalassemia, Multiple Myeloma, Leukemia, Penile Candidiasis, Hyperprolactinaemia, Breast Cancer

Technical Classification

ILOPERIDONE is categorized as: ATYPICAL ANTIPSYCHOTICS / ANTIPSYCHOTICS / PSYCHOTHERAPEUTIC AGENTS

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

Common Drugs with ILOPERIDONE as Ingredient

CALMPERIDONE 4MG TABILOPERIDONE 4.0 MG
CALMPERIDONE 6MG TABILOPERIDONE 6.0 MG
IIOSURE 2MG TABILOPERIDONE 2.0 MG
IIOSURE 6MG TABILOPERIDONE 6.0 MG
ILOFAST 10MG TABILOPERIDONE 10.0 MG
ILOFAST 12MG TABILOPERIDONE 12.0 MG
ILOFAST 1MG TABILOPERIDONE 1.0 MG
ILOFAST 2MG TABILOPERIDONE 2.0 MG
ILOFAST 4MG TABILOPERIDONE 4.0 MG
ILOFAST 6MG TABILOPERIDONE 6.0 MG
ILOFAST 8MG TABILOPERIDONE 8.0 MG
ILOPRIDE 1MG TABILOPERIDONE 1.0 MG
ILOPRIDE 2MG TABILOPERIDONE 2.0 MG
ILOPRIDE 4MG TABILOPERIDONE 4.0 MG
ILOPRIDE 6MG TABILOPERIDONE 6.0 MG
ILOPRIDE 8MG TABILOPERIDONE 8.0 MG
ILOPT 4MG TABILOPERIDONE 4.0 MG
ILOSURE 1MG TABILOPERIDONE 1.0 MG
ILOSURE 2MG TABILOPERIDONE 2.0 MG
ILOSURE 4MG TABILOPERIDONE 4.0 MG
ILOSURE 6MG TABILOPERIDONE 6.0 MG
ILOSURE 8MG TABILOPERIDONE 8.0 MG