This is a prescription medicine which is used in the treatment of schizophrenia. Schizophrenia is a mental condition in which an individual can experience delusions and hallucinations. This can adversely affect the affected person's ability to behave and think.
Use cautiously in individuals who have liver disease; periodically check liver function.
There are no known interaction with this drug -related kidney precautions, making it safe for usage in patients with renal impairment.
Avoid consumption of alcohol when taking this medication.
Until you know how this drug affects you, avoid driving as it may induce drowsiness or dizziness.
Use under medical supervision and only if absolutely necessary; there may be dangers to the developing foetus.
This drug may enter your breast milk.
It modulates the activity of neurotransmitters in the brain, particularly serotonin and dopamine, which help stabilize mood and reduce symptoms of psychosis and depression.
Schizophrenia: A severe and long-lasting mental illness that alters a person's thoughts, feelings, and behavior, frequently making it impossible for them to tell the difference between reality and fantasy.
You should not take Amiwave if you are under 15 years of age, allergic to it, have breast cancer or a tumor known as prolactinoma. Avoid taking Amiwave if you are breastfeeding, have tumor of adrenal glands (pheochromocytoma), or if you are taking certain medicines like levodopa, medicines to treat heart rhythm disorders, etc.
The time of taking the medicine will be suggested by your doctor depending upon your dose. Doses up to 300 mg can be taken anytime of the day but preferably at the same time each day. Doses more than 300 mg can be taken half in the morning and half in the evening. You can take the medicine during or between meals.
No, there is no data to support the use of Amiwave in the treatment of anxiety. On the contrary, anxiety is a common side effect of Amiwave.
Suddenly stopping Amiwave may cause withdrawal symptoms which include nausea, vomiting, sweating, difficulty sleeping, extreme restlessness, muscle stiffness or abnormal movements, or your original condition may come back. Therefore, it is advised to gradually reduce the dose of Amiwave.
Amiwave belongs to antipsychotic class of medicines. It acts against dopamine receptors in the brain. Dopamine is a neurotransmitter which helps in regulating mood and behavior. Schizophrenia is associated with an overactivity of dopamine in the brain, and this overactivity may cause delusions and hallucinations. Amiwave prevents this excessive activity of dopamine in the brain which helps in treating symptoms of schizophrenia.
No, you should keep taking Amiwave as long as your doctor has advised. Do not stop the medication even if you feel better. Stopping it suddenly may worsen your condition or symptoms may come back. Talk to your doctor who will gradually reduce your dose.
Yes, Amiwave may make you sleepy, drowsy, less alert, and may even blur your vision. If you experience these symptoms you should not drive or operate heavy machinery.
No, there is no evidence to say that Amiwave causes addiction. Also, its use is not known to have any tendency for abuse.
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