Table of contents:
- Functions & Usage
- What is Tiapride used for?
- What are the rules for using Tiapride?
- How do I save Tiapride?
- Precautions & Warnings
- What should be considered before using the drug Tiapride?
- Is the drug Tiapride safe for pregnant and lactating women?
- Side effects
- What are the possible side effects of Tiapride?
- Drug Interactions
- What drugs can interfere with the action of the Tiapride drug?
- Can certain foods and drinks interfere with the work of the Tiapride drug?
- What health conditions can interfere with the performance of the drug Tiapride?
- Dose
- What is the dose of Tiapride for adults?
- What is the dosage of Tiapride for children?
- What to do in an emergency or overdose?
- What should I do if I forget to take medicine or forget to take medicine?
Functions & Usage
What is Tiapride used for?
Tiapride is a drug used to treat a variety of neurological and mental disorders including dyskinesia, alcohol withdrawal syndrome, negative symptoms of psychosis, and agitation and aggression in the elderly.
What are the rules for using Tiapride?
Read the medication instructions given by your pharmacist before starting to use this medicine and each time you get a refill. If you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
How do I save Tiapride?
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 Tiapride?
Cardiovascular disease, Parkinson's disease, epilepsy, depression, myasthenia gravis, paralytic ileus, prostatic hypertrophy, blood dyscrasias, aging.
Is the drug Tiapride safe for pregnant and lactating women?
Pregnancy and breastfeeding: there is insufficient information about the safety of using this medicine during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Side effects
What are the possible side effects of Tiapride?
Parkinson's symptoms, drowsiness, agitation, insomnia, convulsions, dizziness, nasal congestion, animuscarinic symptoms (e.g. dry mouth, constipation, blurred vision, difficulty with urinating and mydriasis), ECG changes, cardiac arrhythmias, orthostatic hypotension, photosensitization, corneal thickness and lenda. Delirium, nightmares, depression, ejaculation, impotence, priapism, hypersensitivity reactions.
Fatal potential: blood dyscrasias, neuroleptic malignant syndrome.
Not everyone experiences side effects. There are some side effects that are not listed above. If you have concerns about side effects, please consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Drug Interactions
What drugs can interfere with the action of the Tiapride drug?
Although several drugs should not be used at the same time, in other cases 2 different types of drugs may be used simultaneously although there is a possibility of interactions. In this case, your doctor may change the dose, or other prescription as needed. Tell your doctor if you are taking prescription or nonprescription drugs.
Can certain foods and drinks interfere with the work of the Tiapride drug?
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 Tiapride?
Any other health conditions you have can affect the use of this drug. Always tell your doctor if you have other health problems.
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 Tiapride for adults?
200-400 mg daily. A higher daily dose may be needed for dyskinesia.
What is the dosage of Tiapride for children?
The safety and effectiveness of the drug have not been determined in patients under 18 years of age.
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.
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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