INTRODUCTION:
In Treatment of Schizophrenia Schizophrenia is a mental disorder in which a person’s thinking ability, feelings, and behavior become abnormal. Pimo 2mg 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. It needs to be taken regularly to work effectively. Do not stop taking it unless your doctor advises you to as it can worsen your condition.
Uses / Indications:
Treatment of Schizophrenia
BENEFITS/INSTRUCTION:
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. Pimo 2mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Side Effects:
Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing) | Dryness in mouth | Abnormality of voluntary movements | Weight gain | Increased prolactin level in blood | Urinary retention | Constipation | Abnormal vision | Tremors
How to use:
Treatment of Schizophrenia
How it works:
Pimo 2mg Tablet is a typical antipsychotic. It works by blocking the action of dopamine, a chemical messenger in the brain that affects thoughts and mood.
Pregnancy interaction:
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
LACTATION INTERACTION:
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Alcohol Interaction:
UNSAFE
DRIVING INTERACTION:
UNSAFE
Interactions / Warnings:
- Alcohol : UNSAFE - Pimo 2mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol. - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Pimo 2mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor. - Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Pimo 2mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. - Driving : UNSAFE - Pimo 2mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. - Kidney : CAUTION - Pimo 2mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Pimo 2mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. - Liver : CAUTION - Pimo 2mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Pimo 2mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Faq for medicine:
Q. How does Pimo 2mg Tablet work?::: Pimo 2mg Tablet is an antipsychotic that acts by altering the effect of a chemical (dopamine), thereby, decreasing abnormal activity in the brain.|
Description:
Pimo 2mg Tablet is used in the treatment of schizophrenia. It works by altering the thoughts and elevating the mood, thereby improving the person’s ability to think, feel, and behave. Pimo 2mg Tablet may be taken with or without 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. This medication mustn't be stopped suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may worsen your symptoms. Some common side effects of this medicine include dry mouth, abnormality of voluntary movements, urinary retention, constipation, and muscle rigidity. Initially, this medicine may cause a sudden drop in blood pressure when you change positions, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down. It may also cause dizziness and sleepiness, do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Before taking it, inform your doctor if you are suffering from thyroid or kidney problems, epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease, glaucoma, or any heart problems. You should not take this medicine if you are under the influence of alcohol or any sleep-inducing, cough, and/ or allergy medication. This medicine can also lead to weight gain, eat a healthy balanced diet, avoid snacking with high-calorie food, and exercise regularly.
Expert advice:
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. Pimo 2mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Medicine interaction:
Always consult a healthcare professional before using any medication. If you have specific questions about a particular medicine, please consult a pharmacist or a doctor for personalized advice
USE OF:
Treatment of Schizophrenia
Liver Interaction:
CAUTION
KIDNEY INTERACTION:
CAUTION
SAFETY ADVICE:
- Alcohol : UNSAFE - Pimo 2mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol. - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Pimo 2mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor. - Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Pimo 2mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. - Driving : UNSAFE - Pimo 2mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. - Kidney : CAUTION - Pimo 2mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Pimo 2mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. - Liver : CAUTION - Pimo 2mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Pimo 2mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
PRIMARY USE:
Treatment of Schizophrenia
FACT BOX:
Chemical Class::Diphenylbutylpiperidine Derivatives|Habit Forming::No|Therapeutic Class::NEURO CNS|Action Class::Typical Antipsychotics
Q & A:
Q. How does Pimo 2mg Tablet work?::: Pimo 2mg Tablet is an antipsychotic that acts by altering the effect of a chemical (dopamine), thereby, decreasing abnormal activity in the brain.|
MANUFACTURER ADDRESS:
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