Nishq 0.5 Tablet is used in the treatment of schizophrenia. It may also be used to treat depression and bipolar disorder. It alters the thoughts and elevates the mood, improving the person’s ability to think, feel and behave.

Nishq 0.5 Tablet is used to treat certain mental disorders such as schizophrenia (a mental illness which causes disturbed thinking, strong emotions and abnormal behaviour), mania (an abnormally elevated mood state), behavioural problems in adults and children and symptoms of Tourette's disease (repetative uncontrolled movements and sounds).

Uses of Nishq Tablet

Benefits of Nishq Tablet

In Schizophrenia

Schizophrenia is a mental disorder in which a person’s thinking ability, feelings and behavior become abnormal. Nishq 0.5 Tablet helps restore the chemical imbalances in the brain that are responsible for such changes. It improves thoughts, behavior and enhances the quality of life.

In Depression

Nishq 0.5 Tablet helps in maintaining the balance of certain chemicals in the brain that affect mood and behavior. This improves your mood, relieves anxiety, tension, helps you sleep better and increases your energy levels. Nishq 0.5 Tablet prevents extreme changes in mood and helps you feel less agitated. You may experience fewer episodes of depression and low mood.

In Bipolar disorder

Nishq 0.5 Tablet works to restore the normal balance of nerve activity in your brain. It can help prevent extreme changes in mood and help you feel less agitated. You may experience fewer episodes of low mood. It can take several weeks for this medicine to work and you may still feel low during this time. It is likely that you will take this medicine for at least six months but possibly much longer. It needs to be taken regularly to work effectively. Do not stop taking it unless your doctor advises you to. You should continue to eat well and keep fit to reduce symptoms of bipolar disorder.

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Side effects of Nishq Tablet

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 you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Nishq

Sleepiness
Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing)
Dryness in mouth
Abnormality of voluntary movements
Weight gain
Increased prolactin level in blood
Urinary retention
Constipation
Muscle stiffness
Tremors

How to use Nishq Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Nishq 0.5 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Nishq 0.5 Tablet.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Nishq 0.5 Tablet 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.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Nishq 0.5 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Nishq 0.5 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Nishq 0.5 Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
However, there have been reports of some side effects in patients with severe kidney disease.

Liver

CAUTION

Nishq 0.5 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Nishq 0.5 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

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Quick tips

Take it at bedtime to avoid feeling sleepy during the day.
Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Nishq 0.5 Tablet can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can make drowsiness worse.
Inform your doctor if you experience any abnormal movements, particularly of the face, lips, jaw and tongue, while taking this medicine.
It may increase your weight, blood sugar and cholesterol. Eat healthy, exercise regularly and monitor your blood levels regularly.
Don't stop taking Nishq 0.5 Tablet without talking to your doctor first as it may cause worsening of symptoms.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Thioxanthene derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

NEURO CNS

Action Class

Typical Antipsychotics

Patient concerns

Suffering from bipolar disorder

Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan

Psychiatry

Bipolar Affective Disorder is a chronic problem caused by Neuro chemical disturbance in brain. It is characterised by excessive mood swings leading to disruption in routine life. Treatment is with mood stabilizer medicines and antipsychotic medicines which may need to continue throughout life. Please see a psychiatrist for further guidance.

Treatment about bipolar disorder

Dr. Ravi Shankar M.

Ayurveda

Tab. Manasa Mitra Vataki 1-0-1 and Kalyanaka Ghritam 10 gram twice a day with luke warm wtar after food and Sarswatharishta 15 ml twice a day with equal quantity of water for 2 months

Mujhe bipolar 2 depression hai

Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan

Psychiatry

Bipolar disorder type 2 is like BAD type 1, except there are majorly Depressive episodes interspersed with hypomanic episodes. Bipolar Affective Disorder is a chronic problem caused by Neuro chemical disturbance in brain. It is characterised by excessive mood swings leading to disruption in routine life. Treatment is with mood stabilizer medicines and antipsychotic medicines which may need to continue throughout life. Please see a psychiatrist for further guidance.

Bipolar disorder treatment needed

Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan

Psychiatry

How to overcome bipolar disorder?

Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan

Psychiatry

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Patients taking Nishq 0.5 Tablet

Once A Day

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Twice A Day

25%

What are you using Nishq Tablet for?

Depression

40%

Schizophrenia

40%

Others

20%

How much was the improvement?

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Excellent

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Average

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What were the side-effects while using Nishq 0.5 Tablet?

Sleepiness

100%

How do you take Nishq Tablet?

With food

100%

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Expensive

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FAQs

What is Nishq 0.5 Tablet deconate?

Nishq 0.5 Tablet belongs to a class of medication called as typical antipsychotic. It acts by increasing the amounts of chemical (serotonin), in the brain. Nishq 0.5 Tablet decanoate is a long-acting preparation of Nishq 0.5 Tablet for injection into the muscles, which may be given at a frequency ranging from once in a week to once in 4 weeks

What is Nishq 0.5 Tablet used for?

Nishq 0.5 Tablet is used in the treatment of schizophrenia and other psychoses which are disorders where individuals are unable to distinguish between what is real and unreal, think clearly, manage emotions, relate to others, and function normally

Why is Nishq 0.5 Tablet banned?

Nishq 0.5 Tablet in combination with melitracen is banned in india due to safety concern

How does Nishq 0.5 Tablet work?

Nishq 0.5 Tablet belongs to a class of medication called as typical antipsychotic. It acts by normalizing the levels of certain chemicals in the brain in specific brain pathways that are responsible for causing symptoms of the disease.

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References

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Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006. Flupenthixol. [Updated 2018 Dec 3]. [Accessed 20 Feb. 2020] (online) Available from:
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Nishq 0.5 Tablet

Product introduction

Uses of Nishq Tablet

Benefits of Nishq Tablet

In Schizophrenia

In Depression

In Bipolar disorder

Side effects of Nishq Tablet

Common side effects of Nishq

How to use Nishq Tablet

Safety advice

All substitutes

Quick tips

Fact Box

Patient concerns

User feedback

FAQs

What is Nishq 0.5 Tablet deconate?

What is Nishq 0.5 Tablet used for?

Why is Nishq 0.5 Tablet banned?

How does Nishq 0.5 Tablet work?

Related ayurvedic ingredients

Top Psychiatrists

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