Ilopride 8mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called 'atypical antipsychotics,' primarily used to treat schizophrenia. Schizophrenia is a mental condition in which the person may feel, hear or see things that are not there (hallucinations), believe things that are not true, and feel unusually suspicious or confused.

Ilopride 8mg Tablet contains 'Iloperidone,' belongs to class of piperidines. It works by restoring the balance of chemical messengers (dopamine and serotonin) in the brain and improves thinking mood, and behaviour. Ilopride 8mg Tablet helps in clear thinking and decreases hallucinations.

Take Ilopride 8mg Tablet as prescribed by your doctor. Your doctor will decide the dose and duration based on your medical condition and response to treatment. Common side effects of Ilopride 8mg Tablet include dizziness, dry mouth, fatigue, irregular heartbeat, nasal congestion (stuffy nose), drowsiness, and 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.

Ilopride 8mg Tablet is not recommended for treatment in patients with Dementia-Related Psychosis. If you are using any prescription and non-prescription medications, let your doctor know before starting Ilopride 8mg Tablet. Inform your doctor beforehand if you have a history of liver or kidney diseases, heart problems, breathing problems, diabetes, high blood pressure, fits, and dehydration. If you are pregnant, planning to conceive or a breastfeeding mother, inform your doctor before starting Ilopride 8mg Tablet. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Ilopride 8mg Tablet as it can make you dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive or operate machinery while using Ilopride 8mg Tablet since it can make you sleepy.

Ilopride 8mg Tablet is used to treat schizophrenia in adults. It contains 'Iloperidone,' that belongs to the class of atypical antipsychotics. Ilopride 8mg Tablet works by restoring the balance of chemical messengers (dopamine and serotonin) in the brain. It is also known to improve thinking, mood, and behaviour. Ilopride 8mg Tablet helps in clear thinking and relieves the psychotic symptoms like delusions and hallucinations.

Ilopride 8mg Tablet is not recommended for treatment in patients with Dementia-Related Psychosis. Brief your medical history if you have any liver or kidney diseases, breathing problems (sleep apnoea), stroke, diabetes, dehydration, low blood pressure, breast cancer, dementia (Alzheimer's disease), low white blood cells, obesity, and swallowing problems before starting Ilopride 8mg Tablet. Ilopride 8mg Tablet may affect QT prolongation (heart muscle takes longer than usual to recharge between beats) that can cause serious fast/irregular heartbeat. Hence it is advised to inform your doctor if you have any heart-related problems like heart failure, slow heartbeat, QT prolongation in EKG or ECG (electrocardiogram) and a family history of heart diseases. Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or a breastfeeding mother before starting Ilopride 8mg Tablet. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Ilopride 8mg Tablet as it might lead to increased side effects like dizziness and drowsiness. Avoid driving or operating machinery as Ilopride 8mg Tablet may decrease your mental alertness, making you feel dizzy or drowsy. Ilopride 8mg Tablet is not recommended for people below 18 years of age as the safety and effectiveness have not been established.

• Let your doctor know that you are taking Ilopride 8mg Tablet if you are undergoing any medical tests.
• It is advised to monitor your blood pressure and blood sugar levels regularly while using Ilopride 8mg Tablet.
• If you have stopped taking Ilopride 8mg Tablet for more than three days in a row, please inform your doctor so that you may be needed to restart the medicine at a lower dose.
• Regular monitoring of heart function with ECG or EKG is necessary.
• Regular examinations of your electrolytes are also recommended.