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Arifril is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Schizophrenia, Mania. Other than this, Arifril has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Arifril depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Arifril also has some side effects, the most common being Back Pain, Dizziness, Drowsiness. Some other side effects of Arifril have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Arifril are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
It is also important to note that Arifril has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Arifril's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Arifril can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Arifril in conditions like Bradycardia (Slow Heart Rate), Tardive Dyskinesia, Dementia. Other contraindications of Arifril have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug reaction of Arifril with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Arifril, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Arifril 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 Arifril safe for pregnant women?
Arifril may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Arifril, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Arifril safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Arifril. It should only be taken after medical advice.
What is the effect of Arifril on the Kidneys?
Arifril does not damage the kidneys.
What is the effect of Arifril on the Liver?
Arifril does not damage the liver.
What is the effect of Arifril on the Heart?
Side effects of Arifril rarely affect the heart.
Arifril 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 Arifril unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Arifril habit forming or addictive?
Arifril does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Arifril as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Arifril only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Yes, Arifril is useful in treating mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Arifril
Some foods when eaten with Arifril can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.
Interaction between Alcohol and Arifril
Consuming Arifril with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
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