Imitab Information

Imitab is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Schizophrenia are some of its major therapeutic uses. The alternative uses of Imitab have also been explained below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Imitab. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

Some other side effects of Imitab have been listed ahead. These side effects of Imitab are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Imitab is Moderate for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Imitab's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Tardive Dyskinesia, Kidney Disease, Liver Disease must refrain from the use of Imitab since this can cause severe adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Imitab are listed in the contraindications section below.

Besides this, Imitab may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Imitab is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.

Imitab Benefits & Uses
Imitab Dosage & How to Take
Imitab Side Effects
Imitab Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Imitab with Other Drugs
Imitab Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Imitab
Imitab Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Imitab Benefits & Uses

Imitab is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Schizophrenia

Other Benefits

Imitab Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Schizophrenia Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Schizophrenia Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 0.5 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Schizophrenia Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 0.5 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Autism Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 0.5 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: patients above 5 years old having weight between 15 kg to 20 kg should take 0.25 mg once daily

Imitab Related Warnings

Is the use of Imitab safe for pregnant women?

Imitab can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Imitab, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Imitab safe during breastfeeding?

Imitab may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Imitab on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Imitab on kidney have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Imitab on the Liver?

Very few cases of side effects of Imitab on the liver have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Imitab on the Heart?

Imitab is rarely harmful for the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Imitab with Other Drugs

Imitab should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Phenytoin

Moderate

Acarbose

Caffeine

Codeine

Pseudoephedrine

Imitab Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Imitab unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Depression
Suicidal Tendency
Tardive Dyskinesia
Heart Failure
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Parkinson's Disease
Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome

Frequently asked Questions about Imitab

Is this Imitab habit forming or addictive?

Imitab is not addictive in nature.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Imitab can make you feel drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Imitab should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Imitab has been seen to have positive effect on patients with mental disorders.

Yes

Imitab Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Imitab

When consumed with certain foods, Imitab may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Imitab

Taking alcohol with Imitab can be dangerous.

Severe