Mesoridazine
General English name: Mesoridazine
Brand: Serentil
Application: Schizophrenia
Medications of mesoridazine
Medication Information of Mesoridazine
The correct amount and method of taking Mesoridazine
Contraindications to mesoridazine
Use of mesoridazine during pregnancy and lactation
The effect of taking Mesoridazine on driving
Drug interaction with mesoridazine
Mesoridazine Warning
Side effects of mesoridazine
Side effects of mesoridazine overdose (mesoridazine poisoning)
Storage conditions of Mesoridazine
Medications of mesoridazine
Pills, injection
Medication Information of Mesoridazine
Schizophrenia is a psychological problem that disrupts ideas and beliefs. People with schizophrenia also experience hallucinations. Mesoridazine is used to relieve the symptoms of schizophrenia and other mental health problems (symptoms such as hearing, seeing, hallucinations, misconceptions, and suspicious unexpected feelings). Although the exact cause of schizophrenia is not known, it is thought to be associated with an imbalance of certain chemicals (neurotransmitters) in the brain. Mesoridazine is a component of phenothiazines and balances chemicals in the brain.
The correct amount and method of taking Mesoridazine
Read the package leaflet carefully before starting treatment with this medicine. This brochure will help you to get information about the drug and its possible side effects.
The dose and amount of mesoridazine varies from person to person; Use the medicine exactly as your psychiatrist has told you. Your doctor will usually start treatment with a low dose and then increase the dose depending on your condition.
Usually the initial dose of mesoridazine tablets is 50 mg 3 times a day and then the maintenance dose of this drug is 400-100 mg per day.
Intramuscular injection of mesoridazine is 25 mg per day, which may require repeated injections after 30-60 minutes, and the maintenance dose for the injectable mode is 25-200 mg per day.
Swallow mesoridazine tablets with some water.
Do not stop taking your medicine without consulting your doctor.
If you forget to take your daily dose at the right time but soon forget to take it; But if you remember when the next dose is about an hour away, do not take the missed dose. You should not take two doses of the medicine together because of the missed dose.
Contraindications to mesoridazine
Note the expiration date of mesoridazine and do not take it if it has expired.
Never give Mesoridazine to another person, even if you have the same symptoms.
Check for mesoridazine drug interactions, and if you are using a drug that interacts with this drug, talk to your doctor about using your medications.
Use of mesoridazine during pregnancy and lactation
During pregnancy and lactation, you should not use the drug arbitrarily and without consulting your doctor. Taking mesoridazine during pregnancy can be dangerous for the fetus. It may also be excreted in your milk and may be dangerous to your fetus.
The effect of taking Mesoridazine on driving
Mesoridazine causes dizziness and drowsiness in you and affects your ability to drive. When using this medicine, it is better to make sure you are conscious before driving and working with machines.
Drug interaction with mesoridazine
Drug interactions may alter drug performance and increase the risk of serious side effects. Make a list of all the medicines (including prescription / over-the-counter and herbal medicines) you use and share them with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not change the dose of your medicine without consulting your doctor or stop taking the medicine.
Many drugs in addition to mesoridazine may affect heart rate (QT prolongation), including amiodarone, dofetilide, quinidine, procainamide, sotalol, and some antipsychotic drugs (such as pimozide, thioridazine).
The specific medications listed below can increase the risk of side effects of mesoridazine (such as slow breathing, severe drowsiness, and dizziness) if you take medications such as alcohol, marijuana, sleeping pills, or anti-anxiety medications (such as diazepam). Use diazepam, zolpidem, antihistamines (such as cetirizine, diphenhydramine), muscle relaxants, and painkillers (such as codeine and hydrocodone). Inform yourself.
Check the labels on all your medicines (such as allergies or cough and cold medicines) because some of them are made up of substances that cause drowsiness. Ask your pharmacist how to use them so that you can use them safely.
Mesoridazine Warning
Some medications may not be prescribed under certain conditions, and some medications may be prescribed if additional treatment is needed; Therefore, it is best for your doctor to be aware of the following before taking mesoridazine:
- If you are pregnant or breast-feeding.
- If you have bone marrow disease.
- If you have liver and kidney problems.
- If you have epilepsy or seizures.
- If your prostate is enlarged.
- If you have difficulty urinating.
- If you have glaucoma.
- If you are taking certain medications. These medicines include all the medicines available, whether you are prescribed them or taking them without a doctor's prescription, such as herbal medicines and complementary medicines.
- If you have a history of an allergic reaction to a drug.
Side effects of mesoridazine
All medications can cause side effects. But many consumers also do not experience any side effects. Some of the side effects go away after a short time of taking the medicine. In case of persistent side effects, the physician should be informed:
feeling sleepy
Constipation
Decreased libido
Dry mouth
Mild restlessness
Darkening of the urine
Increased appetite
Menstrual irregularities
Swelling of the chest
Abnormal movement of body muscles (muscles of tongue, mouth, face and legs), fever, muscle stiffness, spasm of facial or neck muscles, sweating, irregular pulse, rapid or irregular heartbeat, severe restlessness or chills, severe drowsiness, blurred vision Dizziness, fainting, skin rash:: If you have such side effects, see a doctor immediately.
Symptoms of drug allergies such as skin rash and shortness of breath: If you have such serious side effects, see a doctor immediately.
Important Note: If you experience symptoms such as muscle stiffness, high fever, dizziness, rapid heartbeat and sweating, you should contact your doctor. These symptoms can be a sign of a rare condition known as neuroleptic malignant syndrome.
Consult your doctor if you have any other symptoms that you feel are due to the use of Mesoridazine.
Side effects of mesoridazine overdose (mesoridazine poisoning)
Do not take more than the dose prescribed by your doctor.
If you feel that someone has been poisoned and has symptoms such as uncontrollable movements, anxiety, seizures, severe dizziness or fainting, coma, deep sleep, irregular heartbeat, high or low body temperature, shortness of breath, fainting and weakness (from Going to see him, call the emergency number immediately.
Storage conditions of Mesoridazine
Keep the medicine out of the reach of children.
Store the medicine in a cool, dry place away from heat and direct sunlight.