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Asenapt 5 mg Tablet 10's, Pack of 10 TabletS
Written By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
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Composition :

ASENAPINE-5MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

Consume Type :

SUBLINGUAL

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Not Returnable

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About Asenapt 5 mg Tablet

Asenapt 5 mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called 'antipsychotics' used to treat schizophrenia and manic depression (or bipolar disorder). Schizophrenia is a mental condition in which the person may feel, hear or see things that are not there, believe things that are not true, or feel unusually suspicious or confused. Manic depression, or bipolar disorder, is a serious brain disorder in which a person experiences extreme mood swings (variance in thinking) and frequent mood and behaviour changes.

Asenapt 5 mg Tablet contains 'Asenapine' that works by blocking the effects of chemical messengers in the brain (i.e. dopamine and serotonin), thereby helping improve mood, behaviour and thoughts. Asenapt 5 mg Tablet elevates the disease's symptoms and prevents them from coming back. Asenapt 5 mg Tablet treats schizophrenia and bipolar disorder who are at least 18 years of age.

Take Asenapt 5 mg Tablet as your doctor has prescribed it. In some cases, you may experience common side effects such as sleepiness, sudden drops in blood pressure when you stand up, dizziness and changes in your ability to move and balance. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

Please do not stop taking Asenapt 5 mg Tablet without consulting your doctor to avoid worsening seizures. To treat your condition effectually, continue taking Asenapt 5 mg Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed. Do not take Asenapt 5 mg Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding unless prescribed. Asenapt 5 mg Tablet causes drowsiness and dizziness, do not drive unless you are alert. Asenapt 5 mg Tablet should not be recommended to children below 18 years of age for treating schizophrenia or mania. Avoid consuming alcohol with Asenapt 5 mg Tablet as it could lead to increased drowsiness and dizziness. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medicines to rule out any side effects.

Uses of Asenapt 5 mg Tablet

SchizophreniaModerate to severe manic episodes associated with bipolar  disorder in adults

Directions for Use

Sublingual tablet: Place the sublingual tablet under the tongue and let it dissolve. Do not crush, chew or swallow as a whole.

Medicinal Benefits

Asenapt 5 mg Tablet contains 'Asenapine' that works by blocking the effects of chemical messengers in the brain (i.e. dopamine and serotonin), thereby helping improve mood, behaviour and thoughts. Asenapt 5 mg Tablet elevates the disease's symptoms and prevents them from coming back. Asenapt 5 mg Tablet treats schizophrenia in people above 18 years and treats bipolar disorder who are at least 18 years of age.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight
Side effects of Asenapt 5 mg Tablet
  • Avoid driving or operating machinery or activities that require high focus until you know how the medication affects you.
  • Maintain a fixed sleeping schedule, create a relaxing bedtime routine and ensure your sleeping space is comfortable to maximize your sleep quality.
  • Limit alcohol and caffeine as these may worsen drowsiness and disturb sleep patterns.
  • Drink plenty of water as it helps with alertness and keeps you hydrated and for overall well-being.
  • Moderate physical activity can improve energy levels, but avoid intense workouts right before bedtime.
  • If you lose sensation in your mouth while taking the medicine, see your doctor or dentist so they can adjust your dose or change your medicine if needed.
  • Avoid consuming very hot or cold drinks and foods to prevent burning your mouth.
  • Use a warm compress or gently massage the numb area to help improve blood flow.
  • Try moving your jaw up and down, and side to side, to help stimulate nerve activity.
  • Eat soft foods that are easy to chew until the sensation returns to your mouth.
  • Drink lots of water or smoothies to avoid accidentally biting your mouth.
Here are the 7 steps to manage Dizziness caused by medication:
  • Inform your doctor about dizziness symptoms. They may adjust your medication regimen or prescribe additional medications to manage symptoms.
  • Follow your doctor's instructions for taking medication, and take it at the same time every day to minimize dizziness.
  • When standing up, do so slowly and carefully to avoid sudden dizziness.
  • Avoid making sudden movements, such as turning or bending quickly, which can exacerbate dizziness.
  • Drink plenty of water throughout the day to stay hydrated and help alleviate dizziness symptoms.
  • If you're feeling dizzy, sit or lie down and rest until the dizziness passes.
  • Track when dizziness occurs and any factors that may trigger it, and share this information with your doctor to help manage symptoms.
Overcome Medication-Induced Nausea: A 9-Step Plan
  • Inform your doctor about the nausea and discuss possible alternatives to the medication or adjustments to the dosage.
  • Divide your daily food intake into smaller, more frequent meals to reduce nausea.
  • Opt for bland, easily digestible foods like crackers, toast, plain rice, bananas, and applesauce.
  • Avoid certain foods that can trigger nausea, such as fatty, greasy, spicy, and smelly foods.
  • Drink plenty of fluids, such as water, clear broth, or electrolyte-rich beverages like coconut water or sports drinks.
  • Use ginger (tea, ale, or candies) to help relieve nausea.
  • Get adequate rest and also avoid strenuous activities that can worsen nausea.
  • Talk to your doctor about taking anti-nausea medication if your nausea is severe.
  • Record when your nausea occurs, what triggers it, and what provides relief to help you identify patterns and manage your symptoms more effectively.
  • Rest well; get enough sleep.
  • Eat a balanced diet and drink enough water.
  • Manage stress with yoga and meditation.
  • Limit alcohol and caffeine.
  • Physical activities like walking or jogging might help boost energy and make you feel less tired.
  • Restlessness is related to mental health and needs medical attention if it's severe.
  • Regular practice of meditation and yoga can help calm your mind. This can reduce restlessness.
  • Prevent smoking as it can impact your calmness of body and mind.
  • Talk to your friends and family about restlessness, who can provide a solution for why you feel restless.
  • Get sufficient sleep for a minimum of 6-7 hours to reduce restlessness.
Here are the steps to cope with constipation as a side effect of medication:
  • Inform your doctor about your constipation symptoms. They may adjust your medication or advise alternative treatments.
  • Stay hydrated by drinking sufficient of water (at least 8-10 glasses a day) to help soften stool and promote bowel movements.
  • Increase fibre intake by eating foods high in fibre, such as fruits, whole grains, vegetables and legumes, to help bulk up the stool.
  • Establish a bowel routine by trying to go to the bathroom at the same time each day to train your bowels.
  • Engaging in regular exercise, like walking or yoga, can support in bowel movement stimulation.
  • Consult your doctor if constipation persists, and discuss alternative treatments or adjustments to your medication.

Drug Warnings

Do not take Asenapt 5 mg Tablet if you are allergic to Asenapine or its contents. Do not take Asenapt 5 mg Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding unless prescribed. Asenapt 5 mg Tablet causes drowsiness and dizziness, do not drive unless you are alert. Avoid consuming alcohol with Asenapt 5 mg Tablet as it could lead to increased drowsiness and dizziness. Rise slowly from sitting or lying position as Asenapt 5 mg Tablet causes orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering in blood pressure leading to dizziness on standing). Inform your doctor before taking Asenapt 5 mg Tablet if you have diabetes, as Asenapt 5 mg Tablet can cause an increase in blood sugar levels. Asenapt 5 mg Tablet may not be suitable for people with a history of prolactin-dependent breast cancer as Asenapt 5 mg Tablet increases prolactin levels. Asenapt 5 mg Tablet should not be used in adults to treat dementia-related psychosis. Asenapt 5 mg Tablet is not recommended for use in patients below the age of 18 years. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines. Some medicines may reduce or increase the effect of Asenapt 5 mg Tablet .

Drug-Drug Interactions

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AsenapineZiprasidone
Critical
AsenapineCeritinib
Severe

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AsenapineZiprasidone
Critical
How does the drug interact with Asenapt 5 mg Tablet:
Co-administration of Asenapt 5 mg Tablet with Ziprasidone can increase the risk of irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Ziprasidone and Asenapt 5 mg Tablet but can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. Contact a doctor immediately if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
AsenapineCeritinib
Severe
How does the drug interact with Asenapt 5 mg Tablet:
Taking ceritinib together with Asenapt 5 mg Tablet can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm and other side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Ceritinib with Asenapt 5 mg Tablet together can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, consult the doctor immediately if you experience symptoms such as dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath. Do not stop using any medications without consulting doctor.
AsenapineDisopyramide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Asenapt 5 mg Tablet:
The combined use of Asenapt 5 mg Tablet and Disopyramide can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Asenapt 5 mg Tablet and Disopyramide can lead to an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor advises. However, contact your doctor immediately if you experience any symptoms like sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, heart palpitations, diarrhoea, or vomiting. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.
AsenapinePentazocine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Asenapt 5 mg Tablet:
Taking Pentazocine with Asenapt 5 mg Tablet can increase the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Pentazocine with Asenapt 5 mg Tablet can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, consult a doctor if you experience dizziness, drowsiness, difficulty concentrating, and impairment in judgment Do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.
AsenapineTetrabenazine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Asenapt 5 mg Tablet:
Combining Tetrabenazine and Asenapt 5 mg Tablet can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm and the severity of side effects associated with Tetrabenazine.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Tetrabenazine and Asenapt 5 mg Tablet can lead to an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor advises. However, if you experience any symptoms like muscle spasms or movements that you can't stop or control, such as lip smacking, chewing, puckering, frowning or scowling, tongue thrusting, teeth clenching, jaw twitching, blinking, eye-rolling, shaking or jerking of arms and legs, tremor, jitteriness, restlessness, pacing, and foot tapping, fever, heat intolerance, excessive sweating, stiffness, difficulty moving or swallowing, sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, and fast or pounding heartbeats, contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.
AsenapineHaloperidol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Asenapt 5 mg Tablet:
Co-administration of Asenapt 5 mg Tablet with Haloperidol can increase the risk of developing irregular heart rhythms. The risk increases in patients with a history of heart illness or electrolyte imbalance.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Asenapt 5 mg Tablet with Haloperidol together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. Contact your doctor immediately if you experience any symptoms like sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or rapid heartbeat. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Maintain a healthy diet and exercise regularly.
  • Regularly attend therapy sessions.
  • Perform meditation and yoga.
  • Follow a regular sleep pattern.
  • Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.
  • Learn about your condition, understand the risk factors and follow the doctor’s treatment plan.

Habit Forming

Not enough scientific literature available around this hence it is best to consult your physician

Therapeutic Class

PSYCHOTICS, PSYCHOTHERAPEUTICS

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FAQs

Asenapt 5 mg Tablet contains 'Asenapine' that works by blocking the effects of chemical messengers in the brain (i.e. dopamine and serotonin), thereby improving mood, behaviour and thoughts. Asenapt 5 mg Tablet elevates the disease's symptoms and prevents them from coming back. Asenapt 5 mg Tablet treats schizophrenia and bipolar disorder at least 18 years of age.

Asenapt 5 mg Tablet can help to alleviate the severity of mania symptoms. It often reduces the time it takes to heal and prevent mania from reoccurring.

Asenapine is an antipsychotic drug used to treat manic episodes. These medications can be prescribed to treat mood disorders.

Asenapt 5 mg Tablet may cause an increase in blood glucose (sugar) levels. So, regular monitoring of blood sugar levels is advised while taking Asenapt 5 mg Tablet . Diabetes patients should consult a doctor before taking Asenapt 5 mg Tablet .

Asenapt 5 mg Tablet causes tiredness, dizziness and vision problems. So, it is advisable not to drive or operate machinery without consulting your doctor. It may also lower your blood pressure on sudden standing, leading to dizziness, so try to get up easily to avoid this.

Yes, orthostatic hypotension could be a side-effect of Asenapt 5 mg Tablet . Orthostatic hypotension is a sudden lowering in blood pressure leading to dizziness on standing. If you experience this, do not try to stand up suddenly or start walking, instead lie down and get up slowly only when you feel better. People taking Asenapt 5 mg Tablet are advised to regularly monitor their blood pressure levels to avoid such unpleasant events.

Asenapt 5 mg Tablet may cause weight gain due to an increase in appetite. Maintain a healthy weight by following a healthy diet and exercising regularly.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • ILOPERIDONE
  • HALOPERIDOL

Special Advise

  • While taking Asenapt 5 mg Tablet , you may become more sensitive to extreme temperature conditions (like too hot or too cold), so it is advisable to avoid getting too hot or too hot or dehydrated, especially during summer. Drink plenty of fluid and water to cope with this condition.
  • If you are of childbearing age, use effective contraception without interruptions during your entire treatment with Asenapt 5 mg Tablet .
  • Consult your doctor immediately if you become pregnant while taking Asenapt 5 mg Tablet .
  • Asenapt 5 mg Tablet might affect blood and urine tests. Inform the person doing the tests that you are taking Asenapt 5 mg Tablet .

Disease/Condition Glossary

Schizophrenia: Schizophrenia is a severe long-term mental health condition. It causes a range of different psychological symptoms. Symptoms of schizophrenia include hallucinations (hearing or seeing things that do not exist outside of the mind), delusions (unusual beliefs not based on reality), muddled thoughts based on hallucinations or delusions, losing interest in everyday activities, not caring about your personal hygiene, wanting to avoid people, including friends.


Bipolar disorder: Bipolar disorder, also known as manic depression or bipolar disease, is a mental health disorder associated with mood swings episodes ranging from manic highs to depressive lows.

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