Apephen Plus 50mg/2mg/5mg Tablet

Short Description

Apephen Plus 50mg/2mg/5mg Tablet is a combination medicine used in the treatment of schizophrenia (a mental disorder in which a person develops unreal thoughts and behavior).

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

Apephen Plus 50mg/2mg/5mg Tablet should be taken with food, preferably at the same time each day. 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 it. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. It is important that this medication is not stopped suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may worsen your symptoms.

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. Apephen Plus 50mg/2mg/5mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

Side Effects

nausea constipation dryness in mouth sedation abnormal heart rhythm urinary retention blurred vision and nervousness

Apephen Plus 50mg/2mg/5mg Tablet is a combination of three medicines: Chlorpromazine, Trihexyphenidyl and Trifluoperazine. Chlorpromazine is a typical antipsychotic. It works by blocking the action of dopamine, a chemical messenger in the brain that affects thoughts and mood. Trihexyphenidyl is an anticholinergic which works on the nervous system and corrects some of the side effects occurring during antipsychotic treatment. Trifluoperazine is a typical antipsychotic. It works by blocking the action of dopamine, a chemical messenger in the brain that affects thoughts and mood.

Avoid getting up too fast from a sitting or lying position or you may feel dizzy. Inform your doctor if you are taking any antidepressants. If you have diabetes, you will be asked to monitor your blood glucose level regularly as Apephen Plus 50mg/2mg/5mg Tablet may affect the levels of sugar in your blood. Avoid exposure to sunlight or tanning beds. Apephen Plus 50mg/2mg/5mg Tablet can make you sunburn more easily. Wear protective clothing and use sunscreen (SPF 30 or higher) when you are outdoors. Keep your regular doctor's appointments so your progress can be checked.