blonet 3mg tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects & Substitutes
What is blonet 3mg tablet used for?
Blonitas 8 Tablet (Blonanserin) is used to treat NEURO CNS. It contains Blonanserin (3mg), which Antagonist at dopamine D2 and serotonin 5-HT2A receptors.. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.
- Generic Name: Blonanserin
- Manufacturer: Shatayushi Healthcare Pvt Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: C
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ blonet 3mg tablet Uses & Benefits
Schizophrenia
Off-label uses: Bipolar disorder, agitation, Tourette syndrome
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Blonanserin |
| Brand Name | Blonitas 8 Tablet |
| Manufacturer | Shatayushi Healthcare Pvt Ltd |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | NEURO CNS |
| Action Class | Atypical Antipsychotics |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Store at room temperature (20-25ยฐC), protect from light and moisture. |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Antagonist at dopamine D2 and serotonin 5-HT2A receptors.
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take blonet 3mg tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of blonet 3mg tablet
โ Common Side Effects
- Akathisia
- Drowsiness
- Insomnia
- Headache
- Constipation
- Weight gain
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
- Tardive dyskinesia
- QT prolongation
- Seizures
- Leukopenia
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Hepatitis
- Pancreatitis
- Pulmonary embolism
- Priapism
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Ketoconazole | Major | Increased blonanserin levels, risk of toxicity |
| Carbamazepine | Major | Decreased blonanserin levels, reduced efficacy |
| Fluoxetine | Major | Increased blonanserin levels, risk of side effects |
| Alcohol | Major | Increased sedation and CNS depression |
| Levodopa | Moderate | Antagonism of levodopa effect |
| Grapefruit juice | Moderate | Increased blonanserin levels |
๐จ Major Interactions
- CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g., ketoconazole)
- CYP3A4 inducers (e.g., carbamazepine)
- CYP2D6 inhibitors (e.g., fluoxetine)
- Other antipsychotics
- CNS depressants (e.g., alcohol, benzodiazepines)
โก Moderate Interactions
- Antihypertensives
- Levodopa
- Dopamine agonists
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Cimetidine
- Ranitidine
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
Grapefruit juice may increase plasma levels; high-fat meal may delay absorption.
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
Increased CNS depression; avoid alcohol.
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to blonanserin, severe hepatic impairment, history of neuroleptic malignant syndrome.
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Blood pressure, heart rate, ECG, liver function tests, complete blood count, weight, blood glucose, lipid profile.
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Not recommended; excreted in breast milk.
๐ Overdose Management
Symptomatic and supportive; monitor ECG, vital signs; consider activated charcoal if recent ingestion.
โฐ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered unless close to next dose; skip missed dose if near next dose.