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Apiz is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Schizophrenia, Mania. Apiz also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Apiz depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Common side effects of Apiz include Back Pain, Dizziness, Drowsiness. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Apiz can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Apiz go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Apiz's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Severe while nursing. In addition, Apiz's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Apiz related warnings section.
Apiz is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Bradycardia (Slow Heart Rate), Tardive Dyskinesia, Dementia are examples of such conditions. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Apiz contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Apiz have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Apiz is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Apiz is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Apiz safe for pregnant women?
Apiz may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Apiz again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Apiz safe during breastfeeding?
Apiz may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Apiz on the Kidneys?
There are no side effects of Apiz on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Apiz on the Liver?
Apiz is not harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Apiz on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Apiz on the heart have been reported.
Apiz should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Apiz unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Apiz habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Apiz is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Apiz you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Apiz only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Yes, Apiz is useful in treating mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Apiz
Apiz may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Apiz
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Apiz as it can have severe side effects.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Abilify® (aripiprazole)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 440,442
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 184-188