THIORIDAZINE

Overview

THIORIDAZINE is a Schedule H1 drug.
Thioridazine is an antipsychotic medicine called a phenothiazine. It works by changing the actions of chemicals in your brain. Thioridazine is used to treat schizophrenia. Thioridazine is usually given after other antipsychotic medicines have been tried without success.

Usage

THIORIDAZINE is generally used to treat: Schizophrenia

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Ask your doctor

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Check with your Doctor first

How Do I Take It?

Route of Administration: Oral

Precautions

Caution should be exercised in patients with history of heart problems, high or low blood pressure, blood problems (eg, porphyria), bone marrow depression, liver, kidney problems, enlarged prostate gland, epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease, Reye syndrome, breast cancer, increased eye pressure, any allergy, who are taking other medications, elderly, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. It may cause drowsiness, dizziness, or blurred vision, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication. Avoid alcohol consumption. Do not become overheated in hot weather; otherwise it may cause heatstroke. Patient may develop with increased risk of neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) and tardive dyskinesia with the following symptoms: body heat, muscle rigidness, altered mental abilities, irregular or fast heartbeat, sweating. If it is so consult with your healthcare provider. Avoid long-term use of this medication; otherwise involuntary and uncontrollable movements may develop.

Common Side-Effects

THIORIDAZINE : Dizziness, Lightheadedness, Drowsiness, Difficulty Urinating, Restless Or Irritability, Head Headache, Eyes Blurred Vision

Serious Side-Effects

THIORIDAZINE : Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs), Body Difficulty Walking

Rare Side-Effects

THIORIDAZINE : Tardive Dyskinesia, Skin Rash, Throat Soreness, Fever, Fainting, Slow Heart Rate (pulse), Dark Colored (brown) Urine

Disease Interactions

THIORIDAZINE can interfere with: Dementia, Alcoholism, Myocardial Infarction, Cerebrovascular Insufficeincy, Diarrhoea, Hypotension, Pheochromocytoma, Respiratory Failure, Heart Arrhythmias, Hypokalemia, Magnesium Deficiency, Intestinal Obstruction, Urinary Retention, Glaucoma, Breast Cancer, Hypocalcemia, Bone Marrow Suppression, Acute Liver Failure, Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome, Parkinsonism, Acute Renal Failure, CNS Disorder, Tardive Dyskinesia

Technical Classification

THIORIDAZINE is categorized as: PHENOTHIAZINE ANTIPSYCHOTICS / ANTIPSYCHOTICS / PSYCHOTHERAPEUTIC AGENTS

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

Common Drugs with THIORIDAZINE as Ingredient

DELNIL 10MG TABTHIORIDAZINE 10.0 MG
DELNIL 25MG TABTHIORIDAZINE 25.0 MG
DELNIL 50MG TABTHIORIDAZINE 50.0 MG
MELLERIL 25MG TABTHIORIDAZINE 25.0 MG
MELOZINE 10MG TABTHIORIDAZINE 10.0 MG
MELOZINE 25MG TABTHIORIDAZINE 25.0 MG
MELOZINE 50MG TABTHIORIDAZINE 50.0 MG
MULTIZINE 100MG TABTHIORIDAZINE 100.0 MG
MULTIZINE 10MG TABTHIORIDAZINE 10.0 MG
MULTIZINE 25MG TABTHIORIDAZINE 25.0 MG
MULTIZINE 50MG TABTHIORIDAZINE 50.0 MG
MULTIZINE H 2MG/5MG/25MG TABTHIORIDAZINE 25.0 MG, TRIFLUOPERAZINE 5.0 MG, TRIHEXYPHENIDYL 2.0 MG
MULTIZINE PLUS 2MG/50MG/5MG TABTHIORIDAZINE 50.0 MG, TRIFLUOPERAZINE 5.0 MG, TRIHEXYPHENIDYL 2.0 MG
ORIDA 25MG TABTHIORIDAZINE 25.0 MG
ORIDA 50MG TABTHIORIDAZINE 50.0 MG
PSYPIL 25MG TABTHIORIDAZINE 25.0 MG
PSYPIL 50MG TABTHIORIDAZINE 50.0 MG
REPOISE 10MG TABTHIORIDAZINE 10.0 MG
REPOISE 25MG TABTHIORIDAZINE 25.0 MG
REPOISE 50MG TABTHIORIDAZINE 50.0 MG
RIDAZIN 100MG TABTHIORIDAZINE 100.0 MG
RIDAZIN 25MG TABTHIORIDAZINE 25.0 MG
RIDAZIN 50MG TABTHIORIDAZINE 50.0 MG
SHIRIL 10MG TABTHIORIDAZINE 10.0 MG
SHIRIL 25MG TABTHIORIDAZINE 25.0 MG
SYCHOZINE 100MG TABTHIORIDAZINE 100.0 MG
SYCHOZINE 25MG TABTHIORIDAZINE 25.0 MG
SYCHOZINE 50MG TABTHIORIDAZINE 50.0 MG
T ZINE 10MG TABTHIORIDAZINE 10.0 MG
TENSARIL 100MG TABTHIORIDAZINE 100.0 MG
TENSARIL 25MG TABTHIORIDAZINE 25.0 MG
TENSARIL 50MG TABTHIORIDAZINE 50.0 MG
THIOLENT 100MG TABTHIORIDAZINE 100.0 MG
THIOLENT 25MG TABTHIORIDAZINE 25.0 MG
THIOLENT 50MG TABTHIORIDAZINE 50.0 MG
THIORIL 100MG TABTHIORIDAZINE 100.0 MG
THIORIL 10MG TABTHIORIDAZINE 10.0 MG
THIORIL 25MG TABTHIORIDAZINE 25.0 MG
THIORIL 50MG TABTHIORIDAZINE 50.0 MG
THIORUS 50MG TABTHIORIDAZINE 50.0 MG
TRIDAZ 25MG TABTHIORIDAZINE 25.0 MG
ZENERIL 10MG TABTHIORIDAZINE 10.0 MG
ZENERIL 25MG TABTHIORIDAZINE 25.0 MG
ZENERIL 50MG TABTHIORIDAZINE 50.0 MG
ZENERIL PLUS H 2MG/5MG/25MG TABTHIORIDAZINE 25.0 MG, TRIFLUOPERAZINE 5.0 MG, TRIHEXYPHENIDYL 2.0 MG