Aprinate 100mg Tablet contains an 'anti-anxiety medication,' primarily used to treat anxiety disorder. It is also used to treat somatic disturbances. An anxiety disorder is a mental problem characterized by feelings of excessive fear or worry that affects an individual's daily activities. Somatic disturbances is a disorder in which a person puts an extreme focus on physical symptoms like fatigue and pain, which causes major emotional stress and problems in functioning.

Aprinate 100mg Tablet contains Opipramol (a tricyclic anti-depressant), which is used to treat general anxiety. It works by increasing the levels of certain chemical messengers in the brain that help in regulating mood and behaviour. As a result, a person can perform daily activities with more productivity and also improve quality of life.

Take Aprinate 100mg Tablet as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Aprinate 100mg Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending upon your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience nasal congestion (stuffy nose), dryness in the mouth, fatigue, hypotension (decreased blood pressure), orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing), drowsiness. Most of these side effects of Aprinate 100mg Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.  

If you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor Aprinate 100mg Tablet contains Etizolam, a habit-forming drug, so take it in dose and duration prescribed by a doctor. Do not stop taking Aprinate 100mg Tablet even if you feel better as it may lead to withdrawal symptoms. Aprinate 100mg Tablet is known to cause drowsiness, so do not drive or operate machinery. Avoid consumption of alcohol as it may reduce the effectiveness of Aprinate 100mg Tablet.

Aprinate 100mg Tablet contains an 'anti-anxiety medication,' Opipramol (a tricyclic anti-depressant), which is used to treat general anxiety. It is also used to treat somatic disturbances. It works by increasing the levels of certain chemical messengers in the brain that help in regulating mood and behaviour. Aprinate 100mg Tablet reduces anxiety symptoms like tiredness, restlessness, difficulty concentrating, feeling irritability, and insomnia (sleep problems).  Hence, it will improve daily activities and increase productivity.

• Nasal congestion (stuffy nose)
• Dryness in mouth
• Fatigue
• Drowsiness
• Hypotension (decreased blood pressure)
• Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing)

Do not take Aprinate 100mg Tablet if you are allergic to Aprinate 100mg Tablet or any of its ingredients. Inform your doctor before taking Aprinate 100mg Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Aprinate 100mg Tablet is known to cause drowsiness, so do not drive or operate any machinery that requires mental alertness if you are taking Aprinate 100mg Tablet. Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Aprinate 100mg Tablet, as it may cause excessive sleepiness or drowsiness. Your doctor may constantly monitor your blood counts and liver functions. If you have a fever, stomach pain, nausea, or observe yellowing of your eyes or skin, please inform your doctor. Also, do not suddenly stop taking Aprinate 100mg Tablet as it might lead to bradycardia (slow heart rate), cardiac problems. Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (anti-depression medication) should not be taken along with Aprinate 100mg Tablet as they are known to cause serious unpleasant side effects.

Drug-Drug Interaction: Aprinate 100mg Tablet is known to interact with monoamine oxidase inhibitors (selegiline, moclobemide), beta-blockers (propranolol, atenolol), anti-convulsants (diazepam, clonazepam).

Drug-Food Interaction: Aprinate 100mg Tablet is known to interact with alcohol as it might increase the drowsiness effect of Aprinate 100mg Tablet.

Drug-Disease Interaction: Aprinate 100mg Tablet is known to interact in patients with liver or kidney problems, urinary retention, bladder problems, glaucoma, BPH (benign prostatic hyperplasia), pyloric stenosis (food is unable to reach small intestine), history of seizures.

• SELEGILINE
• MOCLOBEMIDE
• PROPRANOLOL
• ATENOLOL
• DIAZEPAM
• CLONAZEPAM

• Do regular exercise and maintain healthy body weight.
• Maintain a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.
• Avoid fried foods, high-fat dairy products, pastries, and processed foods as they may worsen anxiety.
• Follow a regular sleep pattern. Do not take a nap during day time.
• Avoid watching tv, using mobiles or laptops just before bedtime.
• Avoid consumption of alcohol as it may increase drowsiness.

• Aprinate 100mg Tablet causes drowsiness. Avoid doing activities that require your complete focus and attention, like driving when taking Aprinate 100mg Tablet.
• An abrupt stoppage of Aprinate 100mg Tablet can lead to significant withdrawal symptoms. Always discuss with your doctor about decreasing the dosage before completely stopping its usage.
• Avoid consuming alcohol while on Aprinate 100mg Tablet as it can lead to dangerous side effects.
• Constant monitoring of blood pressure and liver function is required when taking Aprinate 100mg Tablet

Anxiety: High levels of anxiety can cause panic attacks, with intense feelings of nervousness, fear, and sudden onset of sweating, hyperventilation, fast heartbeat, and flushing of the skin. Anxiety disorders are different from feelings of anxiety and feeling nervous that involve excessive anxiety, fear, or worry. Fear can arise due to anxiety and emotional response to an immediate threat related to more staying to fight or leaving to escape danger. Fear before getting ready for the surgery is also a part of short term anxiety. Anxiety disorders can affect an individual’s job performance, school work, and personal relationships.

Somatic disorder: It is a disorder in which a person puts an extreme focus on physical symptoms like fatigue, pain, which causes major emotional stress and problems in functioning. It is generally lead to often thinking of the worst outcomes. Treatment helps to cope with these symptoms and improve quality of life.