Carilift 1.5mg Capsule
Manufacturer
Alkem Laboratories Ltd
Salt Composition
Cariprazine (1.5mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Carilift 1.5mg Capsule is used to treat schizophrenia and mania, as well as bipolar disorders.
Dosage Form
Capsule
Introduction
Carilift 1.5mg Capsule may be taken with or without food. However, it is advised to take it at the same time each day as this helps maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this in the dose and duration advised by your doctor, and if you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember. It is important that this medication is not stopped suddenly without talking to your doctor, as this may worsen your symptoms. However, discontinue this medicine immediately if you experience neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) characterized by fever, muscle rigidity, and altered consciousness or seizures.
Directions for Use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Carilift 1.5mg Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Safety Information
Side Effects
extrapyramidal symptoms akathisia dyspepsia vomiting somnolence restlessness
Alcohol Warning
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Carilift 1.5mg Capsule. Please consult your doctor.
Breastfeeding Warning
Carilift 1.5mg Capsule is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Pregnancy Warning
Carilift 1.5mg Capsule is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Interacting Medicines
Clotrimazole Fluconazole Itraconazole Ketoconazole
How it works
Carilift 1.5mg Capsule is a medication that works to treat bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. It rebalances chemicals such as dopamine and serotonin in the brain to improve mood, thinking, and behavior.
Quick Tips
Try to keep your appointments regular with your doctor. This is so the doctor can check on your progress. If you develop any depressing or suicidal thoughts or ideas, let your doctor know about it as soon as possible. If you have diabetes, you should monitor your blood glucose levels regularly as Carilift 1.5mg Capsule may affect the sugar levels in your blood.
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