Moban

Moban is used for:

Treating schizophrenia. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Moban is an antipsychotic. It works in the brain to treat schizophrenia.

Do NOT use Moban if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Moban .
• you have severe central nervous system depression (eg, severe drowsiness), are in a coma, or have been sedated
• you are taking sodium oxybate (GHB)

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Moban :

Some medical conditions may interact with Moban . Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

• if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
• if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
• if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
• if you have a history of other mental problems, breast cancer, brain growths or cancer, a stomach blockage, asthma, or seizures
• if you are very ill or weakened

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Moban . Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

• Barbiturates (eg, phenobarbital), narcotics (eg, codeine), or sodium oxybate (GHB) because the risk of side effects, such as severe drowsiness, may be increased
• Hydantoins (eg, phenytoin) or tetracyclines (eg, doxycycline) because their effectiveness may be decreased by Moban

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Moban may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

How to use Moban :

Use Moban as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

• Take Moban by mouth with or without food.
• Taking Moban at the same time each day will help you remember to take it.
• Take Moban on a regular schedule to get the most benefit from it.
• Continue to take Moban even if you feel well. Do not miss any doses.
• If you miss a dose of Moban , take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Moban .

Important safety information:

• Moban may cause drowsiness or blurred vision. These effects may be worse if you take it with alcohol or certain medicines. Use Moban with caution. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it.
• Do not drink alcohol or use medicines that may cause drowsiness (eg, sleep aids, muscle relaxers) while you are using Moban ; it may add to their effects. Ask your pharmacist if you have questions about which medicines may cause drowsiness.
• Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) is a possibly fatal syndrome that can be caused by Moban . Symptoms may include fever; stiff muscles; confusion; abnormal thinking; fast or irregular heartbeat; and sweating. Contact your doctor at once if you have any of these symptoms.
• Some patients who take Moban may develop muscle movements that they cannot control. This is more likely to happen in elderly patients, especially women. The chance that this will happen or that it will become permanent is greater in those who take Moban in higher doses or for a long time. Muscle problems may also occur after short-term treatment with low doses. Tell your doctor at once if you have muscle problems with your arms; legs; or your tongue, face, mouth, or jaw (eg, tongue sticking out, puffing of cheeks, mouth puckering, chewing movements) while taking Moban .
• Some of these products contain sulfites. Sulfites may cause an allergic reaction in some patients (eg, asthma patients). If you have ever had an allergic reaction to sulfites, ask your pharmacist if your product has sulfites in it.
• Use Moban with caution in the ELDERLY; they may be more sensitive to its effects, especially involuntary muscle movements.
• Moban should not be used in CHILDREN younger than 12 years old; safety and effectiveness in these children have not been confirmed.
• PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Moban while you are pregnant. It is not known if Moban is found in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you use Moban , check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby.

Possible side effects of Moban :

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

Drowsiness.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); altered mental abilities, including lack of response to your surroundings; chills or persistent sore throat; dark urine; decreased urination; exaggerated sense of well-being; fast or irregular heartbeat; hyperactivity; menstrual changes; mental or mood changes; muscle problems of the head or neck (eg, involuntary tongue movement, neck muscle spasms, tightness in the throat, trouble speaking or swallowing); prolonged, painful erection; restlessness; seizures; stiff or rigid muscles; sweating; tremor; uncontrolled muscle movements; unexplained fever; yellowing of the eyes or skin.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions or need medical advice about side effects, contact your doctor or health care provider. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088) or at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center (http://www.aapcc.org/findyour.htm), or emergency room immediately. Symptoms may include involuntary, uncontrolled muscle movements; loss of consciousness; severe or persistent drowsiness.

Store Moban at room temperature, between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Moban out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

• If you have any questions about Moban , please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
• Moban is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
• If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Moban . If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.

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