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CD3D2-1.5 Capsule 10's, Pack of 10 CapsuleS
CD3D2-1.5 Capsule 10's, Pack of 10 CapsuleS
Written By Divya L , PharmaD
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
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Composition :

CARIPRAZINE-1.5MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Jagsam Pharma

Consume Type :

ORAL

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About CD3D2-1.5 Capsule 10's

CD3D2-1.5 Capsule 10's belongs to a group of medicines called 'antipsychotics,' primarily used to treat psychotic disorders like schizophrenia. It also treats manic or mixed episodes in adults with bipolar disorder type I.

CD3D2-1.5 Capsule 10's consists of 'Cariprazine,' an atypical antipsychotic. It works by affecting the balance of the neurotransmitters in the brain. Thereby, CD3D2-1.5 Capsule 10's decreases psychotic symptoms like hallucinations and agitated behaviour associated with schizophrenia. It also treats depressive episodes in bipolar disorder type I/bipolar depression in adults.

Your doctor will decide the dose and duration based on your medical condition and response to treatment. Common side effects include restlessness, tiredness, drowsiness, dizziness, tremors/shakiness, blurred vision, difficulty moving or slow movements, involuntary muscle movements, excess saliva/drooling, constipation, upset stomach, nausea, vomiting, increased appetite, weight gain. These side effects are not familiar to everyone and vary individually. If you notice any side effects that are not manageable, please consult your doctor.

CD3D2-1.5 Capsule 10's is not recommended for treatment in patients with dementia-related psychosis. Inform your doctor before starting CD3D2-1.5 Capsule 10's if you have a history of liver/kidney/heart diseases, stroke, high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol levels, swallowing problems, low white blood cell count, or fits. If you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding, inform your doctor before using CD3D2-1.5 Capsule 10's. Avoid consuming alcohol while being treated with CD3D2-1.5 Capsule 10's as it can make you dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive or operate machinery since this medicine can make you sleepy and interfere with your driving ability. The safety and efficacy of Cariprazine in children and adolescents under 18 years have not been established. 

Uses of CD3D2-1.5 Capsule 10's

Schizophrenia and manic or mixed episodes in bipolar disorder type I.

Directions for Use

Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. You can take it with or without food at regular intervals, as prescribed by the doctor. Do not crush, chew or break it.

Medicinal Benefits

CD3D2-1.5 Capsule 10's is used to treat schizophrenia and associated psychotic symptoms. It contains Cariprazine, which affects the balance of the neurotransmitters in the brain. It helps in clear thinking and relieves psychotic symptoms like hallucinations in schizophrenia. It treats depressive episodes in bipolar disorder type I in adults. It is also an adjunctive therapy to antidepressants in treating major depressive disorder (MDD) in adults.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight
Side effects of CD3D2-1.5 Capsule
Dealing with Medication-Induced Headache:
  • Hydrate your body: Drink enough water to prevent dehydration and headaches.
  • Calm Your Mind: Deep breathing and meditation can help you relax and relieve stress.
  • Rest and Recharge: Sleep for 7-8 hours to reduce headache triggers.
  • Take rest: lie down in a quiet, dark environment.
  • Cold or warm compresses can help reduce tension.
  • Stay Upright: Maintain good posture to keep symptoms from getting worse.
  • To treat headaches naturally, try acupuncture or massage therapy.
  • Over-the-counter pain relievers include acetaminophen and ibuprofen.
  • Prescription Assistance: Speak with your doctor about more substantial drug alternatives.
  • Severe Headaches: Seek emergency medical assistance for sudden, severe headaches.
  • Frequent Headaches: If you get reoccurring headaches, consult your doctor.
  • Headaches with Symptoms: Seek medical attention if your headaches include fever, disorientation, or weakness.
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.
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.
  • Drink water or other clear fluids.
  • To prevent worsening of pain, limit intake of tea, coffee, or alcohol.
  • Include bland foods like rice, toast, crackers, and rice in your diet.
  • Avoid lying down immediately after eating as it may cause indigestion or heartburn.
  • Avoid acidic and spicy food as it may cause indigestion.
Here are the precise steps to cope with diarrhoea caused by medication usage:
  • Inform Your Doctor: Notify your doctor immediately about your diarrhoea symptoms. This allows them to adjust your medication or provide guidance on managing side effects.
  • Stay Hydrated: Drink plenty of fluids to replace lost water and electrolytes. Choose water, clear broth, and electrolyte-rich drinks. Avoid carbonated or caffeinated beverages to effectively rehydrate your body.
  • Follow a Bland Diet: Eat easy-to-digest foods to help firm up your stool and settle your stomach. Try incorporating bananas, rice, applesauce, toast, plain crackers, and boiled vegetables into your diet.
  • Avoid Trigger Foods: Steer clear of foods that can worsen diarrhoea, such as spicy, fatty, or greasy foods, high-fibre foods, and dairy products (especially if you're lactose intolerant).
  • Practice Good Hygiene: Maintain good hygiene to prevent the spread of infection. To stay healthy, wash your hands frequently, clean and disinfect surfaces regularly, and avoid exchanging personal belongings with others.
  • Take Anti-Diarrheal Medications: If your doctor advises, anti-diarrheal medications such as loperamide might help manage diarrhoea symptoms. Always follow your doctor's directions.
  • Keep track of your diarrhoea symptoms. If they don't get better or worse or are accompanied by severe stomach pain, blood, or dehydration signs (like extreme thirst or dark urine), seek medical help.

Drug Warnings

CD3D2-1.5 Capsule 10's is not recommended for treatment in elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis. Before using CD3D2-1.5 Capsule 10's, let your doctor know if you have a history of liver or kidney diseases, heart problems, stroke, high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol levels, swallowing problems, low white blood cell count, obesity, dehydration, or fits. Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or a breastfeeding mother before starting CD3D2-1.5 Capsule 10's. Avoid consuming alcohol during the treatment, as it might increase dizziness and drowsiness. Avoid driving or operating machinery, as this medicine may decrease your mental alertness, making you feel dizzy or drowsy. CD3D2-1.5 Capsule 10's is not recommended for patients below 18 years of age as safety and effectiveness have not been established.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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CariprazineMetoclopramide
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CariprazineCobicistat
Severe

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CariprazineMetoclopramide
Critical
How does the drug interact with CD3D2-1.5 Capsule:
Co-administration of Metoclopramide with CD3D2-1.5 Capsule can increase the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking CD3D2-1.5 Capsule with Metoclopramide is generally avoided, but can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience 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, shaking of hands and legs, jitteriness, restlessness, pacing, and foot tapping, contact a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
CariprazineCobicistat
Severe
How does the drug interact with CD3D2-1.5 Capsule:
Taking CD3D2-1.5 Capsule and Cobicistat can significantly increase the blood levels of CD3D2-1.5 Capsule.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking CD3D2-1.5 Capsule with Cobicistat can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, consult the doctor if you experience dizziness, lightheadedness, headache, flushing, fainting, and heart palpitations. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
CariprazineNalbuphine
Severe
How does the drug interact with CD3D2-1.5 Capsule:
Taking Nalbuphine with CD3D2-1.5 Capsule can increase the risk of serious side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking CD3D2-1.5 Capsule and Nalbuphine together can evidently cause an interaction, but can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience dizziness, drowsiness, difficulty concentrating, and impairment in judgment contact a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
CariprazineDelavirdine
Severe
How does the drug interact with CD3D2-1.5 Capsule:
Taking CD3D2-1.5 Capsule and Delavirdine can significantly increase the blood levels of CD3D2-1.5 Capsule that may increase the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking CD3D2-1.5 Capsule with Delavirdine can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, consult the doctor if you experience dizziness, lightheadedness, headache, flushing, fainting, and heart palpitations feeling tired, having trouble moving, difficulty swallowing or having fits. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
CariprazinePentazocine
Severe
How does the drug interact with CD3D2-1.5 Capsule:
Taking Pentazocine with CD3D2-1.5 Capsule can increase the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between CD3D2-1.5 Capsule and Pentazocine, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience dizziness, drowsiness, difficulty concentrating, and impairment in judgment, reaction speed and motor coordination contact a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
CariprazineMifepristone
Severe
How does the drug interact with CD3D2-1.5 Capsule:
Co-administration of CD3D2-1.5 Capsule with mifepristone may significantly increase the effect of CD3D2-1.5 Capsule.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking CD3D2-1.5 Capsule with mifepristone together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, contact a doctor immediately if you experience symptoms such as dizziness, lightheadedness, headache, flushing, fainting, and heart palpitations, anxiety, anger, disorientation, fits, pain in the muscles, or uncontrollable movements like lip-smacking, chewing, puckering, frowning or scowling, tongue thrusting, clenching teeth, twitching jaw, eye blinking, eye rolling, trembling, jerking of arms and legs, restlessness, pacing, and tapping of the feet. Do not stop taking any medication without doctor's advise.
CariprazineBosentan
Severe
How does the drug interact with CD3D2-1.5 Capsule:
Taking CD3D2-1.5 Capsule with Bosentan may reduce the blood levels of CD3D2-1.5 Capsule, which may make the medication less effective.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Bosentan with CD3D2-1.5 Capsule together can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
CariprazineClozapine
Severe
How does the drug interact with CD3D2-1.5 Capsule:
Taking CD3D2-1.5 Capsule and Clozapine together may cause side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between CD3D2-1.5 Capsule and Clozapine, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. However, consult your doctor immediately if you experience dizziness, drowsiness, blurred vision, confusion, dry mouth, abdominal cramps, constipation, difficulty urinating, and irregular heart rhythm. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
CariprazineMethadone
Severe
How does the drug interact with CD3D2-1.5 Capsule:
Taking Methadone with CD3D2-1.5 Capsule can increase the risk of brain related side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between CD3D2-1.5 Capsule and Methadone, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience dizziness, drowsiness, difficulty concentrating, and impairment in judgment contact your doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
CariprazineBuprenorphine
Severe
How does the drug interact with CD3D2-1.5 Capsule:
When buprenorphine is used with CD3D2-1.5 Capsule, it may possibly lead to side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Concomitant administration of buprenorphine alongside CD3D2-1.5 Capsule can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. Do not stop any medication without consulting a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Maintain proper weight by following a healthy diet.
  • Exercise regularly as it helps in less cognitive decline and brain volume loss.
  • Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.
  • Try to avoid stress by practising meditation or yoga.
  • Include fruits and vegetables in your diet as they contain antioxidants.
  • Eat nutritious food as it helps in cognitive stimulation.
  • Limit foods with high cholesterol and saturated fats.
  • Cut down on sugar, salt and processed foods.
  • Drink plenty of water.
  • Follow a healthy lifestyle as it helps improve overall health and possibly protects the brain.

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Reviewed By

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MPharma., PhD

Last Updated

Aug 20, 2024 | 1:16 PM IST

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FAQs

CD3D2-1.5 Capsule 10's contains Cariprazine, an antipsychotic that affects the balance of neurotransmitters in the brain, thus improving mood, behaviour, and thoughts in schizophrenia.

CD3D2-1.5 Capsule 10's may make you sweat less and can likely cause a heart stroke. Hence, limiting activities that cause overheating, like an exercise in hot weather or using hot tubs, is advised. Drink plenty of fluids and dress lightly.

CD3D2-1.5 Capsule 10's can cause side effects like orthostatic hypotension (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 CD3D2-1.5 Capsule 10's are advised to monitor their blood pressure levels regularly to avoid such unpleasant events. It is also advised to be aware of a condition called tardive dyskinesia (uncontrolled movements of the face, lips, mouth, tongue, arms or legs) that may rarely occur while using this medicine.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • KETOCONAZOLE
  • FLUCONAZOLE
  • PHENYTOIN
  • PHENOBARBITAL
  • METOCLOPRAMIDE

Special Advise

  • CD3D2-1.5 Capsule 10's is not approved for the treatment of patients with dementia-related psychosis
  • Let your doctor know that you are taking CD3D2-1.5 Capsule 10's if you are undergoing any medical tests.
  • Weight gain has been noticed in patients who use Cariprazine; hence, regular weight monitoring is recommended.
  • Orthostatic hypotension is also recorded in patients using this medicine. Hence caution is recommended in patients with cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. 
  • CD3D2-1.5 Capsule 10's may affect blood glucose levels; hence it is advised to monitor blood sugar levels regularly while using CD3D2-1.5 Capsule 10's. 
  • Timely monitoring of the cholesterol/triglyceride levels is advised for the patient while using this medicine.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Schizophrenia: It is a condition in which the person may see, hear or feel things that are not there, believe things that are not true, or feel unusually suspicious or confused. Symptoms include hallucinations, delusions, thought disorders, movement disorders, disorganised thinking, loss of interest, lack of emotions, etc. Schizophrenia is triggered by physical, genetic, psychological, and environmental factors. Patients suffering from this disease may require lifelong treatment. Treatment involves a combination of medications, psychotherapy and care services.

Bipolar I disorder: It is a serious brain disorder in which a person goes through unusual mood changes (mood swings) and frequent changes in his/her behaviour and thinking. The symptoms may last at least seven days (most of the day, nearly every day), or the manic symptoms are so severe that the person needs immediate hospital care. Treatment involves mood stabilizers, antipsychotics, and sometimes sedative-hypnotics.

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