Thioril 10mg Tablet 10'S
Key Information
Generic Name
Generic Name Thioridazine 10 mg
Manufacturer
Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Variant
10 Tablet(s) in a Strip
Country of Origin
India
Detailed Information
Introduction
INTRODUCTIONTHIORIL 10MG contains Thioridazine which belongs to the group of medicines called Antipsychotics. It is used to manage schizophrenia in patients who fail to respond adequately to management with other antipsychotic drugs. Schizophrenia is a chronic and severe mental disorder that affects the way a person thinks, acts, expresses emotions, perceives reality, and relates to others. It is characterized by symptoms such as delusions (beliefs that are away from reality), hallucinations, and disorganized thoughts perceived from disorganized speech. THIORIL 10MG is not recommended for use in patients with cardiac disorders (such as cardiac failure, angina), comatose or severe drug-induced depressed states (such as drowsiness, slow breathing), uncorrected hypokalaemia (low potassium level in blood), severe photosensitivity, and serious haematological conditions (such as bone marrow suppression). THIORIL 10MG should be used with caution in patients with a history of breast cancer and in patients with epilepsy (fits). THIORIL 10MG should be used with caution in pregnant and breastfeeding women only if clearly advised by your doctor. THIORIL 10MG is not recommended for use in children (aged less than 2 years). It is not recommended for use in elderly patients with dementia related psychosis. It should be used with caution in elderly patients (aged above 65 years). The common
Uses
OF THIORIL 10MG Manages schizophrenia
How It Works
THIORIL 10MG works by inhibiting the release of dopamine (chemical messenger that affects thoughts and mood in the brain) which results in calmness and suppression of aggressive behaviour in affected individuals that is seen associated with schizophrenia condition.
Directions for Use
Take THIORIL 10MG as advised by your physician. Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.
Side Effects
THIORIL 10MG are drowsiness, dizziness, headache, blurred vision, dry mouth, constipation, and tremor. Consult your doctor if any of the symptom worsens. USES OF THIORIL 10MG Manages schizophrenia HOW THIORIL 10MG WORKSTHIORIL 10MG works by inhibiting the release of dopamine (chemical messenger that affects thoughts and mood in the brain) which results in calmness and suppression of aggressive behaviour in affected individuals that is seen associated with schizophrenia condition. DIRECTIONS FOR USETake THIORIL 10MG as advised by your physician. Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition. SIDE EFFECTS OF THIORIL 10MGCOMMON drowsiness dizziness headache blurred vision dry mouth constipation tremor restlessness muscle spasms weight gain UNCOMMON signs of pseudo-parkinsonism (medicated reaction that imitates similar to parkinson’s disease) such as resting tremors, muscle stiffness and rigidity, postural instability extrapyramidal effects such as an inability to sit still, involuntary muscle contraction, tremors, stiff muscles, and involuntary facial movements dermatitis (skin inflammation) red, itchy skin signs of leukopenia (low white blood cell count) such as fever, chills, sweating, sore throat signs of agranulocytosis (deficiency of granulocytes in blood) such as fever, chills, weakness convulsive seizures RARE parotid swelling (inflammation of salivary gland located in cheeks) cardiac arrest Stop taking THIORIL 10MG and contact your doctor if you experience any of the following side effects: signs of neuroleptic malignant syndrome (serious neurological disorder) such as high fever, sweating, muscles stiffness, fast heartbeat, fast breathing, confusion, drowsiness, or agitation signs of tardive dyskinesia (syndrome characterized by involuntary movements of tongue, face, mouth, lips, and jaws) such as blinking rapidly, chewing motions, grimacing or frowning
Warnings & Precautions
& PRECAUTIONSPREGNANCYTHIORIL 10MG should be used with caution in pregnant women only if it is considered clearly necessary. Consult your doctor before taking THIORIL 10MG. BREASTFEEDINGTHIORIL 10MG should be used with caution in breastfeeding women. Consult your doctor before taking THIORIL 10MG. DRIVING AND USING MACHINESDo not drive or operate any machines while taking THIORIL 10MG since it may cause seizures. Consult your doctor before taking THIORIL 10MG. ALCOHOLAvoid drinking alcohol while taking THIORIL 10MG since it may cause extreme sleepiness or drowsiness. Consult your doctor before taking THIORIL 10MG. KIDNEY[GBKEYWORD] should be used with caution in patients with kidney problems such as chronic kidney disease. Consult your doctor before taking THIORIL 10MG. LIVER[GBKEYWORD] should be used with caution in patients with liver problems. Consult your doctor before taking THIORIL 10MG. ALLERGYDo not take THIORIL 10MG if you are allergic to thioridazine or other phenothiazines (such as chlorpromazine) or any of the other ingredients of this medicine. HEART DISEASETHIORIL 10MG is not recommended for use in patients with cardiac disorders such as cardiac failure, angina, cardiomyopathy (heart muscle disease), left ventricle dysfunction (heart failure), slow heart rate, 2nd or 3rd degree heart block. It is also not indicated for use in patients with family history of congenital prolonged QT syndrome (heart signalling disorder that causes abnormal/irregular heartbeat), ventricular arrhythmias (irregular heartbeat), and/or torsades de Pointes (condition marked by very fast heart rhythm). Consult your doctor before taking THIORIL 10MG. OTHERSTHIORIL 10MG is not recommended for use if you: have signs of uncorrected hypokalaemia (low potassium levels) such as tiredness, leg cramps, constipation have signs of hypomagnesaemia (low magnesium levels) such as tremors, tiredness, and weakness have severe photosensitivity (extreme sensitivity to ultraviolet rays) are in comatose state or suffering from dementia and severe depression have serious haematological conditions such as bone marrow suppression have congenital disorder that reduces the activity of enzyme cytochrome P450 2D6 (enzyme that causes breakdown of medicines) Before taking THIORIL 10MG, inform your doctor if you have: epilepsy (fits) history of breast cancer Use in Paediatrics: THIORIL 10MG is not recommended for use in children (below 2 years of age). It should be used with caution in children and adolescents (aged 2 to 18 years). Consult child’s doctor for advice. Use in Geriatrics: THIORIL 10MG is not recommended for use in elderly patients with dementia related psychosis. It should be used with caution in elderly patients (aged above 65 years). Consult your doctor before taking THIORIL 10MG.
Drug Interactions
SA. Drug-Drug Interactions Before taking THIORIL 10MG, inform to your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines: CNS depressants (medicines used to manage troubled sleeping, anxiety, panic attacks, and seizures) such as barbiturates (Ex. phenobarbital) narcotics such as codeine (used to manage mild to moderate pain) fluoxetine, paroxetine (used to manage depression) fluvoxamine (used to manage obsessive-compulsive disorder) pindolol, propranolol (used to manage high blood pressure) epinephrine (used to raise blood pressure) azithromycin, clarithromycin (used to manage bacterial infections) fluconazole (used to manage fungal infections) Overdosage: If you or anyone else accidentally takes too much of THIORIL 10MG, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. Symptoms of overdose are irregular heartbeat, low blood pressure, shock , slow heartrate, fast and pounding heartrate, heart block, torsades de pointes (very fast heart rhythm), myocardial depression (contractile dysfunction in the heart), sedation, extrapyramidal effects (such as muscle stiffness, body spasms, upward eyerolling), confusion, agitation, decreased or increased body temperature, restlessness, seizures, areflexia (decreased muscle responses), coma, dilation of pupil of the eyes, excessive constriction of pupil of the eye, dry skin, dry mouth, nasal congestion, urinary retention, blurred vision, respiratory depression, apnoea (compromised breathing while sleeping), pulmonary oedema (excess fluid in lungs causing breathing difficulties), reduced gut motility, constipation, ileus (lack of intestinal movements), low urine output, and/or uraemia (presence of toxins in blood that cause tiredness, nausea, loss of appetite, a metallic taste in the mouth). SYNOPSIS Drug : Thioridazine Pharmacological Category : Antipsychotic drug Therapeutic Indication : Schizophrenia Dosage Forms : Tablet MORE INFORMATION Keep THIORIL 10MG out of reach of children Store THIORIL 10MG at room temperature