Thioridazine

Thioridazine is a phenothiazine that is used to treat people with schizophrenia who cannot take other medicines or who show no improvement.

It is not to be used if you are allergic to Thioridazine or any other phenothiazines. It is not to be taken if you have an irregular heartbeat, if you have taken narcotic medicines like codeine, or if you have consumed large amounts of alcohol. Medicines like astemizole, cabergoline, cisapride, dofetilide, metoclopramide, pergolide can create complications when taken with Thioridazine.

Thioridazine is to be taken with or without food. In case taking it empty stomach causes some stomach irritation, take it with food. Never take a double dose of Thioridazine, it is better that you skip it till the next time you take it. It is important that you take it regularly.

The most common side effects of Thioridazine are enlarged pupils, jitteriness, drowsiness, dry mouth and stuffy nose. Some of the more severe side effects are tremor, twitching, blurred vison, confusion and decreased coordination.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Psychiatrist before using this medicine.

• Schizophrenia

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Psychiatrist before using this medicine.

• Orthostatic Hypotension

• Sleepiness

• Dry Mouth

• Abnormality Of Voluntary Movements

• Parkinsonism

• Weight Gain

• Akathisia

• Dystonia

• Constipation

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Psychiatrist before using this medicine.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Ornida 100mg tablet may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness with alcohol.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Ornida 100mg tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.
  Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  Caution is advised when driving or operating machinery.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

• Does this affect liver function?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Psychiatrist before using this medicine.

Below is the list of medicines, which contains Thioridazine as ingredient

• Multizine Plus 2 Mg/50 Mg/5 Mg Tablet

  Triko Pharmaceuticals

• Ridazin 50Mg Tablet

  Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

• Shiril 25Mg Tablet

  Shine Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Multizine 50Mg Tablet

  Triko Pharmaceuticals

• Multizine 25Mg Tablet

  Triko Pharmaceuticals

• Delnil 25Mg Tablet

  D D Pharmaceuticals

• Melozine 25Mg Tablet

  Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Melozine 10Mg Tablet

  Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Delnil 10Mg Tablet

  D D Pharmaceuticals

• Delnil 50Mg Tablet

  D D Pharmaceuticals

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Psychiatrist before using this medicine.

This medication acts by blocking postsynaptic mesolimbic dopaminergic D1 and D2 receptors in the brain. It blocks the effect of alpha-adrenergic, reduces the discharge of hypophyseal and hypothalamic hormones. This medicine also reduces reticular activity system, thereby affecting body temperature and basal metabolism.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Psychiatrist before using this medicine.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Medicine

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• Thioridazine-Drug Information Portal [Internet].druginfo.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 9 June 2022].Available from:

  https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/thioridazine

• Thioridazine-DrugBank Online [Internet].go.drugbank.com 2022 [Cited 9 June 2022].Available from:

  https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00679

• THIORIDAZINE tablet,solution-DailyMed [Internet].dailymed.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 9 June 2022].Available from:

  https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/search.cfm?labeltype=all&query=THIORIDAZINE