Thioril 50 Tablet (Thioridazine 50mg)

Thioril 50 Tablet

Thioril 50 mg Tablet is an antipsychotic medicine that is used to control symptoms of schizophrenia. This medicine should be started at low doses and the doses should be increased gradually. This medicine should be used in schizophrenia patients only when other alternative treatment options are ineffective.

Substitutes

List of substitutes for Thioril 50 mg Tablet
Melozine 50 mg Tablet
Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Ridazin 50 mg Tablet
Sun Pharma Laboratories Ltd.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Thioril 50 mg Tablet
Drowsiness
Dry mouth
Constipation
Agitation
Weight gain
Skin rash
Muscle spasm
Headache
Irregular heartbeat
Tremors

Uses of Thioril 50 mg Tablet

What is it prescribed for?
Schizophrenia
Thioril 50 mg Tablet is used in the treatment of Schizophrenia which is a nervous system disorder characterized by delusions and hallucinations.

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When not to use?

Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to Thioril 50 mg Tablet.
Severe central nervous system depression
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with severe central nervous system depression due to an increase in the risk of serious adverse effects.

Warnings

Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
General warnings
Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome
Thioril 50 mg Tablet should be discontinued immediately if the patient develops Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome, characterized by an increase in the body temperature, muscle rigidity, and altered consciousness.
Tardive dyskinesia
Thioril 50 mg Tablet may cause involuntary movements of tongue, lips, and face. Inform the doctor on priority if symptoms like these appear. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative should be done based on the clinical condition.
Blood cells count
Thioril 50 mg Tablet may reduce the blood cell count, especially WBCs (neutrophils). Any symptoms of fever or weakness during the treatment should be reported to the doctor on priority. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative should be done based on the clinical condition.

Dosage

Missed Dose
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed dose.
Overdose
Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.

Interactions

All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
Concurrent use of ethanol and phenothiazines may result in additive CNS depression and psychomotor impairment.
Instructions
Consumption of alcohol is not recommended with this medicine due to an increase in the risk of dizziness, seizures, and irregular heartbeats. It is advised that you do not perform any activities that require high mental alertness like driving a vehicle or operating machinery while taking this medicine.
Interaction with Medicine
Enalapril
Metformin
Propranolol
Fluoroquinolone antibiotics
Disease interactions
Dementia
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with dementia-related psychosis since it increases the risk of life-threatening conditions like heart failure and infectious diseases like pneumonia. An alternate medicine should be considered based on the clinical condition.
Cardiovascular disease
This medicine is known to lower the blood pressure and may cause dizziness after the first dose of injection. It should be used with extreme caution in patients with a history of heart diseases or active heart disease. Close monitoring of blood pressure and heart function is necessary while receiving this medicine.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.

General Instructions

Take Thioril 50 mg Tablet as advised by the doctor. Do not consume larger amounts than prescribed. Patients with heart diseases and depression are not recommended to receive this medicine. Do not consume alcohol while taking this medicine. It is advised that you do not operate heavy machinery or drive a vehicle while receiving the medicine.