Thioridazine: functions, dosage, side effects, how to use it

Functions & Usage

What is the drug Thioridazine used for?

Thioridazine is a drug to treat certain mental / mood disorders (for example, schizophrenia). This medicine helps you to think more clearly, feel less nervous, and take part in everyday life. This medicine can also help prevent suicide in people who are prone to harming themselves and reduce aggression and the desire to harm others. This medication can help reduce negative thoughts and hallucinations. Thioridazine belongs to the phenotiazines class of drugs.

OTHER USES: This section lists uses for this drug that are not listed on approved labels, but may be prescribed by your healthcare professional. Use this medication for the conditions listed below only if it has been prescribed by your doctor and health care professional.

This medication can also be used for short periods of time to treat very severe depression when the patient is feeling anxious.

How do you use the drug Thioridazine?

Take this medication with or without food, usually 2-4 times daily or as directed by your doctor.

Dosage is based on your medical condition and response to therapy. After your condition improves and you are better for a while, your doctor may reduce your dose to your usual dose. This may be done from time to time. Do not stop or decrease the dose of your medicine without talking to your doctor first. Some conditions can get worse when the medicine is stopped suddenly. Your dose may need to be gradually decreased.

Take this medicine regularly to get optimal benefits. To help you remember, take this medication at the same time each day. Do not stop using this medication before consulting a doctor.

Tell your doctor if your condition remains unchanged or gets worse.

How to store Thioridazine?

This medication is best stored at room temperature, away from direct light and damp places. Don't keep it in the bathroom. Don't freeze it. Other brands of this drug may have different storage rules. Observe the storage instructions on the product package or ask your pharmacist. Keep all medicines away from children and pets.

Do not flush medicines down the toilet or down the drain unless instructed to do so. Discard this product when it has expired or when it is no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company about how to safely dispose of your product.

Precautions & Warnings

What should be considered before using the drug Thioridazine?

Thioridazine is not approved for use in psychotic conditions associated with dementia. Thioridazine may increase the risk of death in the elderly with dementia-related conditions.

Is the drug Thioridazine safe for pregnant and lactating women?

Pregnancy and breastfeeding: There is not enough information about the safety of using this medicine during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Side effects

What are the possible side effects of Thioridazine?

Seek immediate medical help if you experience any of the following signs of an allergic reaction: hives, difficulty breathing, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Stop using Thioridazine and call your doctor if you experience serious side effects such as:

• Headache with chest pain and severe dizziness, fainting, fast or pounding heartbeat
• Slow heart rate, weak pulse, fainting, slow breathing;
• Very rigid (rigid) muscles, high fever, sweating, confusion, fast or uneven heartbeat, feeling like passing out
• Twitching or involuntary movements of your eyes, lips, tongue, face, arms or legs.
• Tremors (uncontrollable shaking), drooling, difficulty swallowing, problems with balance or walking
• Feel restless
• Seizures
• Low vision at night, watery eyes, increased sensitivity to light
• Pale skin, easy bruising or bleeding, fever, chills, flu symptoms, sores in the mouth and throat
• Urinating less than usual or not at all or
• Nausea and pain in the upper abdomen, itching and jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes)

Less serious side effects may include:

• Sleepy
• Dry mouth, stuffy nose
• Vomiting, constipation, diarrhea
• Swollen breasts
• Changes in menstrual periods
• Weight gain, swelling in the hands or feet
• Impotence, having problems with orgasms
• Increased or decreased interest in sex
• Mild itching or skin rash.

Not everyone experiences the following side effects. There may be some side effects not listed above. If you have concerns about certain side effects, consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Drug Interactions

What drugs can interfere with the drug Thioridazine?

Although some drugs should not be taken at the same time, in other cases some drugs can also be used together even though interactions may occur. In such cases, the doctor may change the dose, or take other preventive measures as needed. Tell your doctor if you are taking any other over-the-counter or prescription drugs.

Thioridazine can cause life-threatening heart rhythm disturbances, especially if you take certain other medications at the same time. Many medicines should not be taken together with Thioridazine because they can cause it or other serious medical problems. The drugs in question include:

• Antibiotics
• Antidepressants
• Blood pressure medication
• Cancer drugs
• Certain HIV / AIDS drugs
• Heart rhythm medication
• Medicines to treat or prevent malaria
• Other antipsychotic drugs

Can certain foods and drinks interfere with the work of the drug Thioridazine?

Certain drugs should not be used with meals or when eating certain foods because drug interactions can occur. Consuming alcohol or tobacco with certain drugs can also cause interactions to occur. Discuss your use of drugs with food, alcohol, or tobacco with your health care provider.

What health conditions can interfere with the performance of the drug Thioridazine?

Any other health conditions you have can affect the use of this drug. Always tell your doctor if you have other health problems, especially:

• Heart rhythm disturbances, or a history of having long QT syndrome
• Uncontrolled or untreated high blood pressure
• Very low blood pressure
• If you are drowsy, breathing is slow, have a weak pulse, or decreased alertness (for example, after drinking alcohol or taking drugs that make you sleepy)

Dose

The information provided is not a substitute for a doctor's prescription. ALWAYS consult your doctor or pharmacist before starting treatment.

What is the dose of the drug Thioridazine for adults?

Initial dose: 50-100 mg orally 3 times a day.

Maintenance dose: Can be gradually increased to 200-800 mg / day in 2 to 4 divided doses.

What is the dosage of the drug Thioridazine for children?

This drug is prohibited for use in children less than 2 years of age.

2-12 years:

Initial dose: 0.5 mg / kg / day in 2-3 divided doses.

Maintenance dose: May be gradually increased to a maximum of 3 mg / kg / day in divided doses.

13 to 18 years:

Initial dose: 50-100 mg orally 3 times a day.

Maintenance dose: Can be gradually increased to 200-800 mg / day in 2 to 4 divided doses.

In what dosages and preparations is Thioridazine available?

10 mg tablet; 15 mg; 25 mg; 50 mg; 100 mg; 150 mg; 200 mg

Solution 30 mg / mL; 100 mg / mL

Suspension t mg / mL; 20 mg / mL

What to do in an emergency or overdose?

In case of an emergency or overdose, contact the local emergency services provider (118/119) or immediately to the nearest hospital emergency department.

Overdose symptoms may include:

• Fast, slow, irregular heartbeat
• Sleepy
• Slow or unusual movements
• Confusion
• Agitation
• High or low body temperature
• Seizures
• Restless
• Coma (loss of consciousness for a period of time)
• Dilated or narrowed pupils (dark circles in the center of the eyes)
• Dry mouth
• Nasal congestion
• Difficulty urinating
• Blurred vision
• Breathing slows down
• Constipation

What should I do if I forget to take medicine or forget to take medicine?

If you forget a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, when it is nearing the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and return to the usual dosing schedule. Don't double the dose.

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