Ridazin 25mg Tablet 10’S
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INTRODUCTION
RIDAZIN
25MG 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.
RIDAZIN
25MG 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).
RIDAZIN 25MG should be used with caution in patients with a history of
breast cancer and in patients with epilepsy (fits). RIDAZIN 25MG should
be used with caution in pregnant and breastfeeding women only if clearly
advised by your doctor.
RIDAZIN 25MG 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 side
effects associated with the use of RIDAZIN 25MG are drowsiness,
dizziness, headache, blurred vision, dry mouth, constipation, and
tremor. Consult your doctor if any of the symptom worsens.
USES OF RIDAZIN 25MG
- Manages schizophrenia
HOW RIDAZIN 25MG WORKS
RIDAZIN
25MG 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
RIDAZIN 25MG 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 RIDAZIN 25MG
COMMON
- 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 RIDAZIN 25MG 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
HOW TO MANAGE SIDE EFFECTS
Drowsiness:
Lie
down until the drowsiness passes and get up slowly. Do not bend down
suddenly. Get a lot of rest. Walk slowly and carefully. Take plenty of
fluids. Avoid drinking alcohol or smoking cigarettes. Consult your
doctor if the symptom persists for long or gets worsened.
Dizziness:
Try
to rest and get enough sleep. Try to avoid driving or operating any
tools or machines while you feel dizzy. Limit consumption of alcohol as
it can aggravate dizziness. Consult and inform your doctor if the
symptom worsens.
Headache:
Take rest and
drink plenty of water. Avoid taking alcohol and skipping meals. Do not
strain your eyes by watching screen for long time. Consult your doctor
if the symptom does not improve.
Dry mouth:
Try
to drink plenty of cold water. Sip on cold unsweetened drinks and use
lip balm if your lips are dry. Try to brush your teeth twice a day and
use mouthwash. Consult your doctor if the symptom gets worse.
Constipation:
Try
to eat more high-fibre foods such as fresh fruit, vegetables, cereals,
and drink plenty of water. Try doing exercise regularly (going for a
daily walk or run). If this does not help, inform your doctor for
receiving alternate management for constipation.
WARNING & PRECAUTIONS
PREGNANCY
RIDAZIN
25MG should be used with caution in pregnant women only if it is
considered clearly necessary. Consult your doctor before taking RIDAZIN
25MG.
BREASTFEEDING
RIDAZIN 25MG should be used with caution in breastfeeding women. Consult your doctor before taking RIDAZIN 25MG.
DRIVING AND USING MACHINES
Do
not drive or operate any machines while taking RIDAZIN 25MG since it
may cause seizures. Consult your doctor before taking RIDAZIN 25MG.
ALCOHOL
Avoid
drinking alcohol while taking RIDAZIN 25MG since it may cause extreme
sleepiness or drowsiness. Consult your doctor before taking RIDAZIN
25MG.
KIDNEY
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should be used with caution in patients with kidney problems such as
chronic kidney disease. Consult your doctor before taking RIDAZIN 25MG.
LIVER
[GBKEYWORD] should be used with caution in patients with liver problems. Consult your doctor before taking RIDAZIN 25MG.
ALLERGY
Do
not take RIDAZIN 25MG if you are allergic to thioridazine or other
phenothiazines (such as chlorpromazine) or any of the other ingredients
of this medicine.
HEART DISEASE
RIDAZIN
25MG 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
RIDAZIN 25MG.
OTHERS
RIDAZIN 25MG 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 RIDAZIN 25MG, inform your doctor if you have:
- epilepsy (fits)
- history of breast cancer
Use in Paediatrics:
RIDAZIN
25MG 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:
RIDAZIN
25MG 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 RIDAZIN 25MG.
INTERACTIONS
A. Drug-Drug Interactions
Before taking RIDAZIN 25MG, 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 RIDAZIN 25MG, 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).
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