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Pimareal Capsule 10's

Pimareal Capsule 10's is used in the treatment of hallucinations and delusions associated with Parkinson’s disease psychosis. It contains Pimavanserin, which helps restore its level in the brain. Thereby, improves the symptoms of Parkinson's disease. Some people may experience headache, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, peripheral edema, gait disturbance (difficulty/abnormal walking), and constipation. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.

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Written By Lakshmithulasi Yarragunta ,
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
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More about the Product

Composition :

PIMAVANSERIN-34MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Eris Life Sciences Ltd

Consume Type :

Oral

Expires on or after :

Jan-28

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Pimareal Capsule 10's

Pimareal Capsule 10's is used in the treatment of hallucinations and delusions associated with Parkinson’s disease psychosis. Parkinson’s disease is a central nervous system disorder that affects movement. It causes stiffness, shaking, difficulty walking, and impaired coordination and balance.

Pimareal Capsule 10's contains Pimavanserin, an inhibitor of 5-HT2A receptor activity. Thus, it helps restore its level in the brain, thereby improving the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease.

Some people may experience a headache, dizziness, nausea, constipation, vomiting, peripheral oedema, and difficulty/abnormal walking. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention. However, if these side effects worsen, please consult your doctor.

Take Pimareal Capsule 10's with or without food, as advised by your doctor, and swallow it whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew or break it. Your doctor will advise you on how often you should take Pimareal Capsule 10's based on your medical condition.

If you are allergic to Pimareal Capsule 10's or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Avoid taking Pimareal Capsule 10's if you are pregnant or breastfeeding and consult a doctor. If you have sleep problems or kidney, liver or heart problems, inform your doctor before taking Pimareal Capsule 10's.

Uses of Pimareal Capsule 10's

Pimareal Capsule 10's is used in the treatment of hallucinations and delusions associated with Parkinson’s disease. The detailed use of Pimareal Capsule 10's is as follows:

  • Treatment of Parkinson’s disease: Pimareal Capsule 10's is used to treat Parkinson’s disease, helping to improve motor fluctuations and enhance therapeutic effects.

Key Benefits

  • Pimareal Capsule 10's helps in clear thinking and relieves the psychotic symptoms like delusions and hallucinations.
  • Pimareal Capsule 10's is an FDA-approved drug used in the treatment of hallucinations and delusions associated with Parkinson’s disease psychosis (PDP).
  • This medicine helps to improve the quality of life.
  • It also helps reduce frequent hospitalisations and delayed admissions in most patients with PD.

Directions for Use

  • Pimareal Capsule 10's can be taken with or without food, or as advised by your doctor.
  • It is usually taken once a day or as directed by the doctor.
  • Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water.
  • Do not chew, crush, or break it.

How Pimareal Capsule 10's Works

Pimareal Capsule 10's contains Pimavanserin, which belongs to the class of atypical antipsychotics. It works by inhibiting the activity of the 5-HT2A receptors. Thus, it helps restore its level in the brain, thereby improving the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease.
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Alcohol

Unsafe

Avoid consumption of alcohol with Pimareal Capsule 10's as it may increase the risk of adverse effects such as drowsiness, dizziness or difficulty in concentrating.

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Pregnancy

Consult your doctor

It is unknown whether Pimareal Capsule 10's is safe for use in pregnant women or not. Please consult a doctor if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy.

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Breast Feeding

Consult your doctor

It is unknown if this medicine is excreted into the breast milk. Please consult your doctor before taking Pimareal Capsule 10's if you are a breastfeeding mother.

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Driving

Unsafe

Pimareal Capsule 10's may cause drowsiness or dizziness. Therefore, avoid driving if you feel drowsy or dizzy after taking Pimareal Capsule 10's.

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Liver

Unsafe

Pimareal Capsule 10's is not recommended for use in patients with liver impairment. Hence, please consult your physician.

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Kidney

Caution

Pimareal Capsule 10's should be used with caution in patients with kidney problems. This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with severe kidney failure.

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Children

Unsafe

Pimareal Capsule 10's is not recommended for children as the safety and efficacy have not established.

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Heart

Consult your doctor

Please consult your doctor before using Pimareal Capsule 10's if you have pre-existing heart problems. Your doctor will prescribe Pimareal Capsule 10's if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Geriatrics

Consult your doctor

Please consult a doctor before taking Pimareal Capsule 10's to geriatric patients. Your doctor will prescribe Pimareal Capsule 10's if the benefits outweigh the risks.

What if I have taken an overdose of Pimareal Capsule 10's

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Pimareal Capsule 10's as it may cause an overdose. The symptoms of overdose include dizziness, fainting, drowsiness, agitation, irritability, hallucinations, severe headache, seizures (fits), or sweating. If you suspect you have taken an overdose or notice signs of overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Eat more fiber-rich foods to ease constipation.
  • Drink plenty of water to avoid headaches due to dehydration.
  • Avoid consumption of alcohol as it may increase drowsiness.

Have a query?

How Soon It Starts Working

The time required for Pimareal Capsule 10's to start to work: The time needed for Pimareal Capsule 10's to show its action is not clinically established.
The time for which the effects of Pimareal Capsule 10's last: The duration of action for Pimareal Capsule 10's is not clinically established.

What if you forget to take Pimareal Capsule 10's

If you miss a dose of Pimareal Capsule 10's, take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with the regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for the missed dose.

Storage

• Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight. • Keep Pimareal Capsule 10's out of the sight and reach of children. • Non cold chain - To be stored in cool places at 10ºC to 25ºC or below 30ºC.

Drug Warnings

  • If you are known to be allergic to Pimareal Capsule 10's or any other medicines, please tell your doctor.
  • Avoid taking Pimareal Capsule 10's if you are pregnant or breastfeeding and consult a doctor.
  • Pimareal Capsule 10's is not recommended for use in children below 12 yeras of age.
  • If you have sleep problems, kidney or liver problems, or QT prolongation, inform your doctor before taking Pimareal Capsule 10's.
  • Inform your doctor about your complete medication history before starting the treatment.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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Drug-Drug Interactions: Pimareal Capsule 10's may interact with antifungal medications (ketoconazole, itraconazole), analgesics (tramadol), antibiotics (clarithromycin), HIV medicines (ritonavir, atazanavir), anticonvulsants (carbamazepine, phenytoin), and corticosteroids (prednisone, dexamethasone).

Drug-Food Interactions: Avoid alcohol intake as it may increase side effects such as drowsiness, dizziness, or difficulty concentrating.

Drug-Disease Interaction: Inform your doctor if you have kidney or liver problems or QT-prolongation, severe renal impairment, dementia, haematological abnormalities, seizures, or diabetes.

PimavanserinMorphine
Severe
PimavanserinKetoconazole
Severe

Drug-Drug Interactions

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PimavanserinMorphine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Pimareal Capsule:
Using Morphine together with Pimareal Capsule can increase the risk of central nervous system depression (a physiological state that can result in a decreased rate of breathing, decreased heart rate, and loss of consciousness).

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Morphine with Pimareal Capsule can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience any symptoms like trouble breathing, feeling tired, or having a cough, dizziness, drowsiness, difficulty concentrating, impaired judgment, reaction speed, and motor coordination, make sure to contact a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without consulting a doctor.
PimavanserinKetoconazole
Severe
How does the drug interact with Pimareal Capsule:
Taking Ketoconazole and Pimareal Capsule together can increase the chance of a serious abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Ketoconazole and Pimareal Capsule together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or rapid heartbeat, consult a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
PimavanserinChloroquine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Pimareal Capsule:
Using chloroquine together with Pimareal Capsule can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Pimareal Capsule and Chloroquine together can evidently cause an interaction, but it can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult your doctor if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
PimavanserinEfavirenz
Severe
How does the drug interact with Pimareal Capsule:
Taking Efavirenz and Pimareal Capsule can increase the risk or severity of irregular heart rhythms. The risk increases in patients with a history of heart illness or electrolyte imbalance.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Efavirenz and Pimareal Capsule together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, chest pain or tightness, rapid heartbeat, or memory loss, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
PimavanserinGatifloxacin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Pimareal Capsule:
Taking Pimareal Capsule with Gatifloxacin can increase the risk or severity of irregular heart rhythms. The risk increases in patients with a history of heart illness or electrolyte imbalance.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Pimareal Capsule with Gatifloxacin together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, chest pain or tightness, rapid heartbeat, or memory loss, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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FAQs

Pimareal Capsule 10's is used in the treatment of hallucinations and delusions associated with Parkinson’s disease psychosis.

Pimareal Capsule 10's contains Pimavanserin, which works by inhibiting the activity of the 5-HT2A receptors.

The common side effects of Pimareal Capsule 10's are headache, dizziness, nausea, constipation, vomiting, peripheral oedema, and difficulty/abnormal walking. These side effects usually go away after discontinuation of treatment. However, inform your doctor immediately if any of these side effects persist or get worse.

It is advised to avoid alcohol consumption while taking Pimareal Capsule 10's, as it can worsen the condition of the patient and lead to other adverse effects.

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  • Dr Aneela Siddabathuni

    MPharma., PhD

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Country of origin

India

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8Th Floor, Commerce House Iv, Prahladnagar, Ahmedabad 380015 Gujarat, India.
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