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SERENACE 0.5 Tablet 20’s
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Introduction About SERENACE 0.5 TABLET
SERENACE 0.5 TABLET contains Haloperidol which belongs to the group of medicines called Antipsychotics. It is used to manage mental health problems like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and behavioural problems which affects the person’s ability to think, feel and behave normally.
SERENACE 0.5 TABLET is also used to manage Huntington’s disease (degeneration of nerve cells in the brain) and Tourette’s syndrome (disease involving unwanted sounds or repetitive movements).
Your doctor might want you to take several diagnostic tests before or during your management with SERENACE 0.5 TABLET such as ECG (electrocardiogram) or checking the levels of electrolytes such as magnesium or potassium in your blood.
SERENACE 0.5 TABLET is not recommended in patients having heart disease, Parkinson’s disease, Lewy body dementia, progressive supranuclear palsy, or low potassium levels. Before taking SERENACE 0.5 TABLET, inform your doctor if you have kidney problems, liver problems, thyroid problems, blood disorders, depression, bleeding in the brain, prolactin-dependent tumors, or epilepsy.
SERENACE 0.5 TABLET should be used with caution in pregnant women only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the baby and is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women. Avoid consumption of alcohol during management with SERENACE 0.5 TABLET, as it may have additive side effects and lower the blood pressure.
SERENACE 0.5 TABLET is not recommended for use in children under 3 years of age and should be used with caution in elderly patients. The most common side effects of taking SERENACE 0.5 TABLET are feeling agitated, difficulty sleeping, headache, dizziness, sleepiness, nausea, vomiting or constipation. Contact your doctor if any of the above symptoms worsen or doesn’t improve.
Uses Of SERENACE 0.5 TABLET
Manages mental health problems such as:
- schizophrenia
- bipolar disorder
- behavioural problems
- Huntington’s disease
- Tourette’s syndrome
How SERENACE 0.5 TABLET Works
SERENACE 0.5 TABLET contains Haloperidol which is an antipsychotic that works by blocking certain receptors in the brain called dopamine (D2) receptors. This decreases the levels of dopamine, a nerve chemical. Thus, rebalancing dopamine to improve thinking, mood, and behaviour.
How to use SERENACE 0.5 TABLET
Take SERENACE 0.5 TABLET as advised by your doctor. Swallow the medicine with enough water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Try to take SERENACE 0.5 TABLET daily at the same time in the evening. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of SERENACE 0.5 TABLET for you depending on your age, body weight, and disease condition.
Side Effects Of SERENACE 0.5 TABLET
Common
- agitation
- difficulty sleeping or sleepiness
- headache
- delusions (a false belief about the things which are not there)
- hallucinations (perception of feeling, seeing, and hearing things that are not there)
- depression
- abnormal muscle tension
- dizziness, including sitting or standing up
- fast or upward eye movements, uncontrollable eye movements
- blurred vision
- low blood pressure
- nausea
- vomiting
- constipation
- dry mouth or increased saliva
- skin rash
- unable to pass urine or completely empty the bladder
- impotence (difficulty in getting and keeping an erection)
- weight gain or loss
- changes in liver function (abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, dark urine, pale stool, jaundice)
Uncommon
- decreased white blood cells and platelets (fever, bleeding easily)
- confusion
- decreased or loss of libido
- fits (seizures)
- stiff muscles and joints
- muscle spasms, twitching, or contractions
- neck spasm causing the neck to twist on one side
- problems in walking
- shortness of breath
- increased skin sensitivity to sunlight
- itching
- excessive sweating
- changes in the menstrual cycle (periods) (like no periods, or long, heavy, painful periods)
- production of breast milk suddenly, breast pain or discomfort
- high body temperature
- swelling caused by fluid that is build-up in the body
Rare
- difficulty breathing due to narrowed airways
- unable to or difficulty in opening mouth
- high levels of prolactin in the blood (changes in menstrual cycle, infertility, menopausal symptoms)
Stop taking SERENACE 0.5 TABLET and contact your physician immediately if you experience any of the following side effects:
- neuroleptic malignant syndrome (signs include high fever, severe muscle stiffness, confusion, and loss of consciousness)
- heart problems such as irregular heartbeat, abnormally fast heartbeat, extra heartbeats
- extrapyramidal disorder (problems controlling movements of the body or limbs) (signs include movements of the mouth, tongue, jaw, and sometimes limbs, feeling restless or difficulty sitting, increased body movements, slow or reduced body movements, jerking or twisting movements, muscle tremors or stiffness, a shuffling walk, being unable to move, and lack of normal facial expression)
- severe allergic reaction (signs include a swollen face, lips, mouth, tongue, or throat, difficulty swallowing or breathing, and itchy rash (hives))
- blood clots in the veins, especially in the legs that can move to lungs
How To Manage Side Effects
Nausea:
Take SERENACE 0.5 TABLET with or after meals. Stick to simple meals while taking SERENACE 0.5 TABLET. Avoid eating rich or spicy food. Do not take any medication on your own. Ask for your doctor’s advice if the nausea doesn’t improve.
Headache:
Try to take rest and don’t involve yourself in exertive activities. Rest in a quiet and dark room. Apply a pain-relieving balm on your forehead. Ask for your doctor’s advice if the headache doesn’t improve
Vomiting:
Drink clear or ice-cold drinks. Eat light, bland foods and avoid fried, oily, or sweet foods. Avoid carbonated drinks. Ask for your doctor’s advice if vomiting doesn’t improve.
Dizziness:
Lie, or sit down immediately when you feel dizzy. If you’re feeling severe episodes of spinning(vertigo), lie in a dark and quiet place with your eyes closed. Try to avoid vehicle driving. Discuss with your doctor if the symptom worsens.
Constipation:
Eat plenty of fibre-rich foods such as vegetables, fresh fruits, and cereals and drink plenty of water. Exercise more regularly. Ask for your doctor’s advice if constipation doesn’t improve.
Dry mouth:
Dry mouth can be managed by chewing sugar-free gum or sucking on sugar-free hard candies to stimulate the flow of saliva. Sip water at regular intervals of time. Do not use mouthwashes that contain alcohol because they can be drying. Consult your physician for advice.
Warning & Precautions
Pregnancy
SERENACE 0.5 TABLET should be used with caution in pregnant women only if the potential benefit outweighs the potential risk to the unborn baby. If SERENACE 0.5 TABLET is taken during third trimester it may cause muscle tremors, stiff or weak muscles, being sleepy or agitated, or problems in breathing or feeding in newborn babies. Consult your doctor before taking SERENACE 0.5 TABLET.
Breastfeeding
SERENACE 0.5 TABLET is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women. Consult your doctor before taking it.
Driving and Using Machines
Do not drive or use machinery if you feel sleepy or have reduced alertness after taking SERENACE 0.5 TABLET.
Alcohol
Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking SERENACE 0.5 TABLET as it may make you sleepy, less alert and lower down the blood pressure.
Kidney
SERENACE 0.5 TABLET should be used with caution in patients with kidney diseases. Consult your doctor before taking it.
Liver
SERENACE 0.5 TABLET should be taken with caution in patients with liver diseases. Consult your doctor before taking it.
Allergy
Do not take SERENACE 0.5 TABLET if you are allergic to Haloperidol or any of the other ingredients of this medicine.
Heart Disease
SERENACE 0.5 TABLET is not recommended in patients having heart conditions like prolonged QT interval or any other problem with the heart rhythm, heart failure, or recently had a heart attack. SERENACE 0.5 TABLET should be used with caution in patients having other heart diseases such as slow heartbeat. Consult your doctor before taking SERENACE 0.5 TABLET.
Others
SERENACE 0.5 TABLET is not recommended for use if you have:
- lack of awareness of things around you or unusually slow reactions
- Parkinson’s disease
- Lewy body dementia
- progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP)
- low levels of potassium in the blood which is not being manageed
Before taking SERENACE 0.5 TABLET, inform your doctor if you have:
- thyroid problems
- low blood pressure or dizziness while standing up or sitting
- low levels of magnesium or other electrolytes
- bleeding in the brain or a tendency to have a stroke
- history of blood clots or any of your family member has it
- depression or bipolar disorder
- high levels of prolactin or tumor such as breast cancer
- epilepsy or ever had fits
- lactose intolerance
Use in pediatrics:
SERENACE 0.5 TABLET is not recommended to use in children below 3 years of age. Consult your child’s doctor before giving SERENACE 0.5 TABLET to your child.
Use in geriatrics:
SERENACE 0.5 TABLET should be used with caution in elderly patients. Your doctor may adjust your dose depending on your present condition, age and body weight. Consult your doctor before taking SERENACE 0.5 TABLET.
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