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Alchohol Interaction | Asenapt 10mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness with alcohol. |
Pregnancy Interaction | Asenapt 10mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor. |
Lactation Interaction | Asenapt 10mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during lactation. \nLimited human data suggest that the drug could represent a significant risk to the baby. |
Expert Advice | Do not swallow asenapine sublingual tablet, the tablet should be placed under tongue until dissolved. Consult your doctor if you have any of the following medical conditions: high body temperature and muscle stiffness (neuroleptic malignant syndrome), have had abnormal tongue or face movements (tardive dyskinesia), heart disease, diabetes, Parkinson’s disease, dementia, fits (epilepsy), difficulty in swallowing (dysphagia), liver problems, have thoughts of suicide, difficulty controlling core body temperature, abnormally high blood prolactin levels (hyperprolactinemia). Seek immediate medical advice if you faint when you get up from a sitting or lying position, sweating or having a lowered level of consciousness (neuroleptic malignant syndrome) after taking asenapine. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking asenapine as it may worsen the side effects. Do not eat or drink for 10 minutes after taking asenapine. Tell your doctor if you are or planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding. Do not drive or operate heavy machinery as asenapine may cause sleepiness. |
Common Side Effect | Nausea, Increased saliva production, Altered taste, Weight gain, Anxiety, Dizziness, Akathisia, Sleepiness, Parkinsonism, Dystonia, Abnormal involuntary movements. |
How to Use | 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. Asenapt 10mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach. |
Driving | Asenapt 10mg Tablet may make you feel dizzy, sleepy, tired, or decrease alertness. If this happens, do not drive. |
Kidney | Asenapt 10mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Asenapt 10mg Tablet is recommended.Limited information is available on use of Asenapt 10mg Tablet in patients with end stage kidney disease. |
Liver | Asenapt 10mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Asenapt 10mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Asenapt 10mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease. |
Mechanism of action | Asenapt 10mg Tablet is an atypical antipsychotic. It works by modulating the action of certain chemical messengers in the brain that affect thoughts. |
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