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Elicia 4 mg
I have been prescribed elicia 4 mg , please tell why it is given. In Google it says to treat mania and schizophrenia.
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Whenever you are prescribed any medicine, please clarify from the Doctor, for what it is prescribed. Most of the medicines have multiple indications for there prescription and same is true for elicia too (which is a psychotropic). I need to know about your condition before discussing it in detail.
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Please do not fiddle with the dose and duration of psychotropic by yourself. Psychiatrist is the right person to discuss about it, before taking any step in dose alteration.
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Dr. Vishal Bhatt
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Rajkot
ELICIA 4MG TABLET INTRODUCTION ELICIA 4MG TABLET contains Blonanserin which belongs to the group of medicines called Antipsychotic agents. ELICIA 4MG TABLET is used to treat schizophrenia, which occurs as a serious mental disorder that affects a person's ability to think, feel or behave clearly. ELICIA 4MG TABLET is not recommended for use in patients allergic to Blonanserin. Before taking ELICIA 4MG TABLET, inform the doctor if the patient is in coma state and/or have kidney/liver problems. ELICIA 4MG TABLET should be used with caution in pregnant and breastfeeding women only if it is clearly necessary. The medicine is also advised to be used with caution in adolescents (aged 12 to 18 years) and in elderly patients (aged 65 years and above) after consulting the doctor. The most common side effects of taking ELICIA 4MG TABLET are symptoms of Parkinson's syndrome (such as tremor in limbs, muscle rigidity, slow movement), akathisia (restlessness), insomnia, drowsiness, anxiety, irritability, itchiness and/or rash. Consult your doctor if any of these symptoms worsen. USES OF ELICIA 4MG TABLET Treats schizophrenia in affected individuals HOW ELICIA 4MG TABLET WORKS ELICIA 4MG TABLET works by blocking dopamine D2 receptors (proteins responsible for synthesis and release of dopamine) in brain which results in reduced synthesis of dopamine thus improving thoughts, feelings and behaviour and thereby treating symptoms of schizophrenia in affected individuals. DIRECTIONS FOR USE Take ELICIA 4MG TABLET as advised by your physician. Swallow the medicine with water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor will decide the right dose and duration depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.
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Dr. Sharon Narula
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6 yrs exp
Delhi
Hi sir, Elicia is a second generation antipsychotic medicine which can be used for treatment of schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder.
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