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Sultaren 5mg Injection is a prescription medicine used in the treatment of schizophrenia. It works by blocking the action of dopamine, a chemical messenger in the brain that affects thoughts and mood.Sultaren 5mg Injection is taken by mouth with or without food preferably before bedtime. However, it is advisable to take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor and if you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. It is important that this medication is not stopped suddenly without talking to doctor as it may worsen your symptoms.Some common side effects of this medicine includes nausea, vomiting, and dryness in mouth. Initially, this medicine may cause sudden drop in the blood pressure when you change positions, so it is better to rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down. It also causes dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. This medicine can lead to weight gain and may increase your blood sugar and cholesterol levels. However, modifying your lifestyle by having a healthy diet and doing exercise regularly can reduce this side effect.

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Alcohol: It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Sultaren 5mg Injection. Pregnancy: Sultaren 5mg Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor. Breastfeeding: Sultaren 5mg Injection is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. Driving: Sultaren 5mg Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.You may feel less alert, drowsy or sleepy while taking this medicine. This may affect your driving ability. Kidney: Sultaren 5mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Sultaren 5mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Sultaren 5mg Injection is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease. Liver: Sultaren 5mg Injection is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Sultaren 5mg Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

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Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if youҀ™re worried about them Common Side Effects : Increased prolactin level in blood Sleepiness Blurred vision Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping) Extrapyramidal symptoms Hypotension (low blood pressure)

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