About Amal T 25mg Tablet
Amal T 25mg Tablet is a prescription medicine used in the treatment of schizophrenia, a mental disorder that can result in hallucinations or delusions and also adversely affects a person’s ability to think and behave. Amal T 25mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, preferably before bedtime. However, it is advised to 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. 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. Some common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, dryness in the mouth, blurred vision, insomnia, and erectile dysfunction. Initially, this medicine may cause a sudden drop in blood pressure when you change positions, so it is better to rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down. It also causes dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. This medicine can lead to weight gain and may increase your blood sugar and cholesterol levels. However, modifying your lifestyle by having a healthy diet and exercising regularly can reduce this side effect.
Uses of Amal T 25mg Tablet
- Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a mental disorder in which a person’s thinking ability, feelings and behavior become abnormal. Amal T 25mg Tablet helps restore the chemical imbalances in the brain that are responsible for such changes. It improves thoughts, behavior and enhances the quality of life. Take it as prescribed by the doctor and follow your doctor’s instructions carefully.
How to use Amal T 25mg Tablet
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. Amal T 25mg Tablet may be taken with or without food.
How Amal T 25mg Tablet works
Amal T 25mg Tablet is an atypical antipsychotic. It works by modulating the action of certain chemical messengers in the brain that affect thoughts.
Side effects of Amal T 25mg Tablet
Most side effects do not need medical attention and go away as your body adjusts. Talk to your doctor if they persist or worry you. Common side effects include:
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Dryness in mouth
- Constipation
- Weight gain
- Decreased blood pressure
- Dystonia (involuntary muscle contractions)
- Akathisia (inability to stay still)
- Increased prolactin level in blood
- Blurred vision
- Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
- Erectile dysfunction
If you miss a dose
If you miss a dose of Amal T 25mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Storage
Store below 30°C. Keep out of the reach of children. How to store medicines at home.
Interactions with other medicines
Tell your doctor about every medicine you take. Known interactions include:
- Amiodarone (Oral Route): Life-threatening Do not consume Amiodarone with Amisulpride. Concomitant use may affect heart rhythm and may be fatal.
- Aripiprazole (Oral Route): Life-threatening Do not consume Aripiprazole with Amisulpride. Both Aripiprazole and Amisulpride can affect heart rhythm and if taken together this may be fatal.
- Ondansetron (Oral Route): Life-threatening Do not consume Ondansetron with Amisulpride. Concomitant use may affect heart rhythm and may be fatal.
- Hydroxyzine (Oral Route): Life-threatening Do not consume Hydroxyzine with Amisulpride. Concomitant use may affect heart rhythm and may be fatal.
Safety advice
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Amal T 25mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Information regarding the use of Amal T 25mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
It is not known whether Amal T 25mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. Please consult your doctor.
Amal T 25mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Amal T 25mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data suggest dose adjustment may not be needed.
Frequently asked questions
Does Amal T 25mg Tablet make you sleepy?
Yes, Amal T 25mg Tablet may make you sleepy, drowsy, less alert, and may even blur your vision. If you experience these symptoms you should not drive or operate heavy machinery.
When should I take Amal T 25mg Tablet?
The time of taking the medicine will be suggested by your doctor depending upon your dose. Doses up to 300 mg can be taken anytime of the day but preferably at the same time each day. Doses more than 300 mg can be taken half in the morning and half in the evening. You can take the medicine during or between meals.
What does Amal T 25mg Tablet do to the brain?
Amal T 25mg Tablet belongs to antipsychotic class of medicines. It acts against dopamine receptors in the brain. Dopamine is a neurotransmitter which helps in regulating mood and behavior. Schizophrenia is associated with an overactivity of dopamine in the brain, and this overactivity may cause delusions and hallucinations. Amal T 25mg Tablet prevents this excessive activity of dopamine in the brain which helps in treating symptoms of schizophrenia.
Does Amal T 25mg Tablet help with anxiety?
No, there is no data to support the use of Amal T 25mg Tablet in the treatment of anxiety. On the contrary, anxiety is a common side effect of Amal T 25mg Tablet.
Can I stop taking Amal T 25mg Tablet after some time?
No, you should keep taking Amal T 25mg Tablet as long as your doctor has advised. Do not stop the medication even if you feel better. Stopping it suddenly may worsen your condition or symptoms may come back. Talk to your doctor who will gradually reduce your dose.
Who should not take Amal T 25mg Tablet?
You should not take Amal T 25mg Tablet if you are under 15 years of age, allergic to it, have breast cancer or a tumor known as prolactinoma. Avoid taking Amal T 25mg Tablet if you are breastfeeding, have tumor of adrenal glands (pheochromocytoma), or if you are taking certain medicines like levodopa, medicines to treat heart rhythm disorders, etc.
This information is for reference only and does not replace advice from your doctor or pharmacist. Do not start, stop or change a medicine without medical advice. Details come from the product’s listing and may differ from the pack you receive; always read the label.
