Anafranil is a drug used to treat obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). This is a nervous condition where a person has recurring thoughts or ideas, or does repetitive things because they are anxious.

Clomipramine works on the central nervous system (CNS) and helps to relieve the symptoms of OCD. This medication belongs to a class of so called tricyclic antidepressants. It helps to restore the balance of certain natural substances (serotonin, among others) in the brain.

This medication is also used to treat panic attacks, depression, and ongoing pain.

Dosage and direction

Take the drug only as prescribed because dosage and schedule may vary on your condition and other factors.

It is advised to follow the doctor’s instructions carefully and not to take more or less medication than prescribed.

It is advised not to eat grapefruit or drink grapefruit juice ( it influences the level of cyclosporin in your blood ). Also limit alcoholic beverages.

Do not suddenly stop taking this medication as your condition may become worse.

It may take 2 to 3 weeks or longer before you notice the effects of this medication. Inform your doctor about your condition.

Precautions

Before you start taking Clomipramine, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or if you have any other allergies.

Inform your doctor or pharmacist if you have certain heart problems (heart failure, slow heartbeat, QT prolongation in the EKG).

You may feel dizzy or drowsy or have temporary blurred vision. Avoid driving, using machinery, or doing any activity that requires alertness.

Aged people may be more sensitive to the side effects of the drug.

During pregnancy this medication should be used only when strongly needed. Consult your doctor about the risks.

This medicine passes into breast milk so it may have undesirable effects on a nursing infant. It is better to stop breast-feeding while using this drug.

Possible side effect

The most common side effects are dizziness, dry mouth, drowsiness, constipation, stomach upset, nausea, vomiting, sweating etc. Anxiety symptoms may temporarily worsen when you first start using Clomipramine.

A serious allergic reaction to this drug is very rare, but seek immediate medical help if it occurs.

Many people using this medicine do not have serious side effects.

In case you notice any side effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Drug interaction

Tell your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and nonprescription/herbal products you may use before using this medication.

Avoid taking Clomipramine with:

* MAO inhibitors: Furazolidone, Isocarboxazid, Linezolid, Moclobemide Tranylcypromine, etc.

* anti-arrhythmic medication: Propafenone, Quinidine, etc.

* Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs): Citalopram, Dapoxetine, Fluoxetine, Fluvoxamine, Paroxetine, etc.

* Antipsychotics (also called neuroleptics): Fluphenazine, etc.

* H2-receptor antagonists: Cimetidine, Ranitidine, Famotidine, Nizatidine, etc.

Nicotine decreases blood levels of this medication. Inform your doctor if you smoke or if you have recently stopped smoking.

Try not to eat grapefruit or drink grapefruit juice while being treated with this medication.

Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details.

Missed dose

If you have missed your dose, take it as soon as you remember. If you see that it is near the time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not take the dose twice.

Overdose

If you think you have used too much of this medicine seek emergency medical attention right away. The symptoms of overdose usually include chest pain, nausea, irregular heartbeat, and feeling light-headed or fainting.

Storage

Store your medicines at room temperature between 68-77 degrees F (20-25 degrees C) away from light and moisture. Do not store the drugs in the bathroom. Keep all drugs away from reach of children and pets.

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Thorazine is used to treat certain mental or mood disorders such as schizophrenia, anxiety, the manic phase of manic-depressive disorder, and restlessness, before surgery, porphyria, severe conduct and behavioral disorders in children, nausea and vomiting, and severe hiccups. It can be used to treat symptoms associated with tetanus. Its active component is phenothiazine. It blocks dopamine receptors in the brain.

Dosage and directions

Use Thorazine as prescribed by your doctor. Take it by mouth with or without food. It can cause stomach upset, so take it with food to reduce stomach irritation.

Precautions

Before taking Thorazine tell your doctor about all the conditions you may have, especially if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or breastfeeding, if you are taking any medicines prescribed and not prescribed, herbal products or dietary supplement, if you have allergies to medicines, food, etc, if you have history of heart problems, blood problems, high blood pressure, liver problems such as cirrhosis, kidney problems, seizures or epilepsy, Parkinson disease, enlarged prostate gland, Reye syndrome, alcohol abuse or if you consume more than 3 alcoholic drinks per day, if you have lung infections, asthma and other lung problems, glaucoma, increased pressure in the eyes or if you are have a risk of glaucoma.

Contraindications

Do not take Thorazine if you have allergy to any of its components or similar medicines such as phenothiazines, if you have bone narrow problems or you are taking certain antiarrhythmic agents, dofetilide, astemizole, cisapride, ketolide antibiotics, macrolide antibiotics, pergolide, pimozide, terfenadine, ziprasidone, streptogramins.

Possible side effects

The most common possible side effects of Thorazine are dizziness, agitation, enlarged pupils, nausea, stuffy nose, jitteriness, dry mouth, drowsiness.

Severe side effects include: severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); changes in menstrual period; difficulty swallowing; drooling; fainting; fast or irregular heartbeat; fever, chills, or sore throat; involuntary movements or spasms of the arms and legs, tongue, face, mouth, or jaw; mask-like face; muscle restlessness; prolonged or painful erection; restlessness; seizures; shuffling walk; sleeplessness; stiff or rigid muscles; stomach pain; sweating; trouble urinating; unusual eye movements or inability to move eyes; unusual mood or mental changes, including lack of response to your surroundings; vision changes; weakness of arms or legs; yellowing of the skin or eyes.

Drug interaction

Tell you doctor about all the medicines prescribed and not prescribed you may take especially about:

*Thiazide diuretics (eg, hydrochlorothiazide) because they may increase the risk of Thorazine’s side effects

*Barbiturates (eg, phenobarbital), hydantoins (eg, phenytoin), or narcotic pain medicines (eg, codeine) because the risk of their side effects may be increased by Thorazine

*Arsenic, astemizole , beta-blockers (eg, propranolol), certain antiarrhythmic agents (eg, quinidine), cisapride, dofetilide, droperidol, epinephrine, haloperidol, ketolides (eg, telithromycin), macrolide antibiotics (eg, erythromycin), pimozide, quinolone antibiotics (eg, ciprofloxacin), streptogramins (eg, quinupristin), terfenadine, or ziprasidone because the risk of side effects, such as racing heartbeat, dizziness, fainting, and life-threatening irregular heartbeat leading to unconsciousness, may be increased by Thorazine

*Anticholinergics (eg, atropine) because they may decrease Thorazine’s effectiveness

*Anticoagulants (eg, warfarin), guanethidine, and pergolide because their effectiveness may be decreased by Thorazine

Missed dose

If you miss a dose of Thorazine, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Overdose

Symptoms of overdose of Thorazine are twitching, deep sleep or loss of consciousness, seizures, tremors, restlessness, muscle spasms.

Storage

Store Thorazine at room temperature, between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C), in a tightly closed container away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Thorazine out of the reach of children and away from pets.

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Loxitane belongs to a class of medications so called tricyclic antipsycotics. It is not know exactly how this medication works. It is used to treat schizophrenia.

Dosage and directions

Precautions

Tell you doctor about all conditions you have and especially: if you have any allergies, you have a history of other mental problems, heart problems, glaucoma, difficulty urinating or risk factors for difficult urination, Parkinson disease, breast cancer, liver problems, brain growths or cancer, a stomach blockage, or seizures; you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement; you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding; you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement; you are dependent on alcohol or drink large amounts of alcohol regularly; you are very ill or weakened.

Contraidications

You should not use Loxitane if you have allergy to it or to other similar medications; you take sodium oxybate, you have severe central nervous system depression, you are in coma or have been sedated.

Possible side effects

The most common side effects are constipation, blurred vision, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth, headache, nausea, stuffy nose, trouble sleeping, omiting, weight gain or loss.

Severe side effects incude Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); agitation; altered mental abilities, including lack of response to your surroundings; chills or persistent sore throat; confusion; dark urine; decreased urination; fainting or faintness; fast or irregular heartbeat; hyperactivity; increased saliva production; increased thirst; involuntary, uncontrolled muscle movements; menstrual changes; mental or mood changes; muscle twitching; numbness or tingling of the skin; restlessness; seizures; shortness of breath; severe constipation; slurred speech; staggering or shuffling gait; stiff or rigid muscles; sweating; tremor; unexplained fever; vision changes; yellowing of the eyes or skin.

Seek medical attention if one of the listed above symptoms occurs.

Drug interaction

Tell your doctor if you take the folllowing medicines:

barbiturates (eg, phenobarbital), narcotics (eg, codeine), or sodium oxybate ( GHB) because the risk of side effects, such as severe drowsiness, may be increased ;anticholinergics (eg, trihexyphenidyl) because side effects of Loxitane may be increased; benzodiazepines (eg, lorazepam) because side effects may be increased by Loxitane.

Missed dose

If you miss a dose of Loxitane, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Overdose

Symptoms of overdose include decreased urination; difficulty breathing; involuntary, uncontrolled muscle movements; loss of consciousness; seizures; severe or persistent dizziness. Seek medical attention immediately if you overdosed the medicine.

Storage

Store Loxitane at room temperature, between 68 and 77 degrees F (20 and 25 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Loxitane out of the reach of children and away from pets.

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Buspirone is an antidepressant used to treat anxiety disorders such as obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and social phobia. It can be also applied in other cases.

Dosage and direction

Take Buspar by mouth with a glass of water, with or without food. Avoid cutting, crushing or chewing this medicine.

Do not take the medicine more often than it is prescribed. Do not give up taking it except on the advice of your doctor.

It may need time for the medicine to help.

Consult your doctor concerning proper dose for you.

Precautions

Before taking Buspirone tell your doctor or chemist if you are allergic to it; or if you have other allergies.

Inform your doctor or chemist if you have bipolar confusion, eye, liver or kidney problems.

Avoid drinking alcohol as well as eating grapefruit or drinking grapefruit juice while you are being treated with this medication.

Aged people can be more sensitive to side effects of the medicine.

During the pregnancy this treatment should be used only when strongly necessary.

As this medicament can be absorbed by skin, women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should not manipulate this medicine.

Contraindications

Buspar should not be used by pregnant/nursing women or children as well as by the patients having demonstrated a reaction of hypersensitivity to Buspirone.

Possible side effect

The most common side effects are fever, insomnia, tremor, anxiety, blurred vision, vomiting, diarrhea, etc.

A very serious allergic reaction rarely occurs. Many people using this medicine do not have serious side effects.

Turn to your doctor or pharmacist for more details.

In case you notice the effects not listed here, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Drug interaction

Tell your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and nonprescription/herbal products you may use before using this medication.

Buspirone can interact with:

* Alcohol;

* Grapefruit, grapefruit juice, grapefruit extract;

* Haloperidol;

* Rifampicin.

Turn to your doctor or pharmacist for more details.

Missed dose

If you have missed your dose, take it as soon as you remember. If you see that it is near the time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not take your dose twice.

Overdose

If you think you have used too much of this medicine seek emergency medical attention right away. The symptoms of overdose usually include chest pain, nausea, irregular heartbeat, and feeling light-headed or fainting.

Storage

Store your medicines at room temperature between 68-77 degrees F (20-25 degrees C) away from light and moisture. Do not store your drugs in the bathroom. Keep all drugs away from reach of children and pets.

Disclaimer

We provide only general information about medications which does not cover all directions, possible drug integrations, or precautions. Information at the site cannot be used for self-treatment and self-diagnosis. Any specific instructions for a particular patient should be agreed with your health care adviser or doctor in charge of the case. We disclaim reliability of this information and mistakes it could contain. We are not responsible for any direct, indirect, special or other indirect damage as a result of any use of the information on this site and also for consequences of self-treatment.

Clozaril is an atypical antipsycotic. It is used to treat schizophrenia in patients who do not respond to other medicines. It decrease the risk of suicidal behavior. It affects certain chemicals in the brain.

Dosage and directions

Take Clozaril as prescribed by your doctor. Take it with or without food. Take with food to reduce stomach irritation if stomach upset occurs. Continue to take the medicine even if you feel well. Do not stop taking it suddenly without your doctor’s advice.

Precautions

Tell your doctor about all your conditions, especially if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant, breastfeeding, if you have any allergies, if you have a history of blood clots, blood problems, high blood cholesterol levels, heart problems, or lung or breathing problems, if you have a history of an enlarged prostate; prolonged, painful erections; liver or kidney problems; seizures (eg, epilepsy); glaucoma; stomach or bowel problems; or dementia, if you have poor health, diabetes, or a family member with diabetes, or you are very overweight, if you have decreased activity of enzymes that metabolize certain medicines.

Contraindications

You should not to take Clozaril if you have allergy to it, you have severe drowsiness, you have uncontrolled seizures (epilepsy) or loss of bowel muscle movement (paralytic ileus), you have bone marrow problems, other blood cell problems, or a history of blood problems caused by Clozaril, you are taking other medicines that may cause blood problems.

Possible side effects

The most common side effects are dry mouth, headache, dizziness, heartburn, increased sweating or saliva production, lightheadedness when you stand up; nausea; strange dreams; trouble sleeping; weight gain.

Severe side effects include: severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); agitation; calf pain or tenderness; chest pain; confusion; dark urine; decreased coordination; fainting; fast or irregular heartbeat; fever, chills, or sore throat; increased hunger, thirst, or urination; infection; involuntary movements of the tongue, face, mouth, or jaw (tongue sticking out, puffing of cheeks, mouth puckering, chewing movements); loss of appetite; numbness of an arm or leg; rapid breathing; restlessness; seizures; severe headache, dizziness, or vomiting; severe or persistent nausea or constipation; severe stomach pain; shortness of breath; stiff muscles; sudden, unusual weight gain; swelling of the hands, ankles, or feet; tremor; trouble swallowing; uncontrolled muscle movements; unusual mental or mood changes; unusual tiredness or weakness; vision changes; vomiting; yellowing of the skin or eyes.

Drug interaction

Tell your doctor about all medicines you are taking and especially: benzodiazepines (lorazepam) or other medicines for mental or mood problems because the risk of heart or breathing problems may be increased; cimetidine, erythromycin, quinolone antibiotics (ciprofloxacin), risperidone, or selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) (eg, fluoxetine) because they may increase the risk of Clozaril’s side effects; barbiturates (phenobarbital), hydantoins (phenytoin), nicotine, or rifampin because they may decrease Clozaril’s effectiveness ; antiarrhythmics (eg, propafenone, quinidine), anticholinergics (benztropine), carbamazepine, debrisoquin, dextromethorphan, medicines for depression or high blood pressure, phenothiazines (chlorpromazine), or tricyclic antidepressants (amitriptyline) because the risk of their side effects may be increased by Clozaril.

Missed dose

If you miss a dose of Clozaril, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once. If you miss taking a dose of Clozaril for more than 2 days do not start taking it again. Contact your doctor right away for instructions.

Overdose

Symptoms of overdose are drowsiness, slow or difficult breathing, dizziness, excessive salvation, fainting, coma, fast ot irregular heartbeats. If you suspect overdose seek medical attention immediately.

Storage

Store Clozaril at room temperature, between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Clozaril out of the reach of children and away from pets.

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Compazine is an anti-psychotic medication which used to treat psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia. Also Compazine used to control severe nausea and vomiting and to treat anxiety. Compazine changes the actions of chemicals in your brain. Compazine is usually used as tranquilizer and antipsychotic drug.

Dosage and direction

Take it orally with a full glass of water, with or without food or milk.

The recommended dose for adults depend from type of disease:

To Control Severe Nausea and Vomiting

The usual dosage is one 5-milligram or 10-milligram tablet 3 or 4 times a day.

For Non-psychotic Anxiety

The usual dose is 5 milligrams, taken 3 or 4 times a day.

Relatively Mild Schizophrenia

The usual dose is 5 or 10 milligrams, taken 3 or 4 times daily.

Moderate to Severe Schizophrenia

Dosages usually start at 10 milligrams, taken 3 or 4 times a day.

More Severe Schizophrenia

Dosages may range from 100 to 150 milligrams per day.

The recommended dose for children also depends from type of disease, weight and their age:

Children under 2 years of age or weighing less than 20 pounds should not be given Compazine.

For Severe Nausea and Vomiting

An oral of Compazine is usually not needed for more than 1 day.

Children 20 to 29 Pounds

The common dose is 2-0.5 mg 1 or 2 times daily. Do not give over 7.5 mg daily.

Children 30 to 39 Pounds

The usual dose is 2-0.5 mg 2 or 3 times daily. Do not give over 10 mg daily.

Children 40 to 85 Pounds

The usual dose is 2-0.5 mg 3 times daily, or 5 mg 2 times daily. Do not give over 15 mg.

For Psychotic Disorders

Children 2 to 5 Years Old

The starting oral or rectal dose is 2-0.5 mg 2 or 3 times daily. Do not give over 10 mg the first day and 20 mg thereafter.

Children 6 to 12 Years Old

The starting oral or rectal dose is 2-0.5 mg 2 or 3 times daily. Do not give over 10 mg the first day and 25 mg thereafter.

The recommendation for older adults:

Note: this instruction presented here just for review. It’s very necessary to consult with your doctor before using. It help you to get best results.

Precautions

Use Compazine with cautions in people with hepatic or renal disease, glaucoma, prostatic hypertrophy, severe asthma, prolonged use, cardiovascular disease, epilepsy. Do not use in children under 5 years age. Compazine should not be used during pregnancy, becoming pregnant or lactating without doctor’s advice.Do not use Compazine before breast-feeding without doctor’s permission.

Contraindications

Compazine is not allowed to people who are hypersensitive to any components of this drug. Contraindicated in people with severe toxic CNS depression, coma, subcortical brain damage, bone marrow depression,severe liver or cardiac disease, narrow-angle glaucoma, pediatric surgery.

Possible side effect

They may include call types of an allergic reaction. Also the most possible side effects include:

twitching or uncontrollable movements of your eyes, tongue, lips, face, arms, or legs;

tremor, drooling, trouble swallowing, problems with balance or walking;

feeling restless, jittery, or agitated;

high fever, stiff muscles, confusion, sweating, fast or uneven heartbeats, rapid breathing;

feeling like you might pass out;

seizure (black-out or convulsions);

decreased night vision, tunnel vision, watery eyes, increased sensitivity to light;

nausea and stomach pain, skin rash, and jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes);

pale skin, easy bruising or bleeding, fever, sore throat, flu symptoms;

urinating less than usual or not at all;

joint pain or swelling with fever, swollen glands, muscle aches, chest pain, vomiting, unusual thoughts or behavior, and patchy skin color;

slow heart rate, weak pulse, fainting, slow breathing (breathing may stop).

Less serious include:

dizziness, drowsiness, anxiety;

sleep problems (insomnia), strange dreams;

dry mouth, stuffy nose;

blurred vision;

constipation;

breast swelling or discharge;

a missed menstrual period;weight gain, swelling in your hands or feet;

impotence, trouble having an orgasm;

mild itching or skin rash;

headache.

If you experience one of them stop using Compazine and tell your doctor as soon as possible. Also consult with your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual.

Drug interaction

Also note that interaction between two medications does not always mean that you

must stop taking one of them. As usual it affects the the effect of drugs, so consult with your doctor about how it interactions are being managed or should be managed.

Missed dose

If you forgot to take your dose in time, please do it as soon as you remember. But do not take if it is too late or almost time for your next dose. Do not increase your recommended dose. Take your usually dose next day in the same regularly time.

Overdose

Sympotms of Compazine overdose may include dry mouth, constipation, bloating or stomach cramps, extreme drowsiness or feeling restless and agitated, changes in heart rate, fever, and fainting. If you experience one of them or any unusual symptoms call your doctor immediately.

Storage

Store at room temperature between 20-25 C (68-77 F).

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Lithobid is used to treat bipolar disorder. It stabilizes the mood and reduces extremes of behavior, restores the balance of neurotransmitters in the brain.

Dosage and directions

Take Lithobid by mouth twice a day or as prescribed by your doctor. Take it with o after meals to decrease stomach upset. Do not chew or crush the medication. Drink 8 to 12 glasses of water

each day and maintain a healthy diet with normal amounts of salt.

Precautions

It is very important to have the right amount of lithium in your body. Be careful, too much lithium can lead to such effect as nausea, dizziness, seizures, confusion, increased amount of urine, twitching, slurred speech, shaking of the hands, diarrhea. Before taking lithium tell your doctor if you are allergic to it, or if you have other allergies. Talk to your doctor for more details.

Contraindications

Tell your doctor of kidney or heart disease, hypothyroidism, urinary problems, Parkinson’s disease, leukemia, seizures, severe sehygratation, any infections with high fever, skin disorder.

Lithobid can cause blurred vision and make you dizzy and drowsy. Do not drive, use machinery or do any activity that requires concentration of attention.Limit use of alcohol.

Before being operated on tell you doctor or surgeon that you are using this medication.

Elder patients can be more sensitive to this drug. It’s not recommended to use the drug with pregnant women as it may cause harm to unborn baby. Also it is not recommended to use it during breastfeeding.

Possible side effects

Weight gain, increased frequency of urinating, drowsiness, tiredness, increased first and mild shaking hands. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.

Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur: diarrhea, dizziness, vomiting, fever, confusion, slurred speech, unsteady walk, blurred vision, severe hand trembling (coarse tremor).

Tell your doctor immediately if any of these rare but very serious side effects occur: fainting, vision changes, seizures, slow, fast or irregular heartbeat, swelling or pain of joint, pain or discoloration of finger ot toes, cold hands or feet.

A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching or swelling of the face, tongue, throat, severe dizziness, trouble breathing.

Drug interaction

Do not use Lithobid with the following medications: sibutramine.

Before starting the medication tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription herbal produvts which you can take, especially of: ACE inhibitors, angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs such as losartan, valsartan), bulk-producing laxatives (psyllium), calcitonin, calcium channel blockers (e.g., verapamil, diltiazem, nifedipine), desmopressin, other drugs for mental/mood conditions (e.g., chlorpromazine, haloperidol, thiothixene), methyldopa, metronidazole, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs such as celecoxib, ibuprofen, indomethacin, naproxen, piroxicam), anti-seizure drugs (e.g., carbamazepine, phenytoin), SSRI antidepressants (e.g., fluoxetine, fluvoxamine, paroxetine), theophylline, tricyclic antidepressants, diuretics such as hydrochlorothiazide, furosemide, acetazolamide.

Missed dose

If you missed a dose take it as soon as you remember. If it is 6 hours tell your next dose skip the missed dose and return to your usual schedule. Do not double the dose to catchup the missed one.

Overdose

If you suspect an overdose call to your local poison center or emergency room right away. Symptoms of Lithobid overdose include drowsiness, diarrhea vomiting, ringing in the ears, blurred vision, seizures, trouble walking, shaking, lost of consciousness.

Storage

Store at room temperature between 59-86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C) away from moisture and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep all medicines away from children and pets.

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We provide only general information about medications which does not cover all directions, possible drug integrations, or precautions. Information at the site cannot be used for self-treatment and self-diagnosis. Any specific instructions for a particular patient should be agreed with your health care adviser or doctor in charge of the case. We disclaim reliability of this information and mistakes it could contain. We are not responsible for any direct, indirect, special or other indirect damage as a result of any use of the information on this site and also for consequences of self-treatment.

Its active component is thioridazine and it belongs to a group of medicines to so called phenothiazines. It is used to treat psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia. It changes the actions of chemicals in your brain.

Dosage and directions

Take the medicine as prescribed by your doctor. Take it with or without food. Take with food to reduce stomach irritation if stomach upset occurs. Continue to take the medicine even if you feel well.

Precautions

Use the medicine with caution. It can cause dizziness, drowsiness or lightheadedness. Avoid taking alcohol. Sit up or stand slowly. Avoid situations where injury could occur because of fainting. If chest pain occurs or worsens contact you doctor. If you have to have any surgery, tell your doctor that your are using Mellaril. Elderly patients can be more sensitive to its side effects.

It’s not recommended to use it during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Contraindications

You should not use it if you have allergy to it; you have a decreased level of consciousness, severe high or low blood pressure, low levels of potassium in the blood, abnormal heart function test (ECG), or a history of certain heart problems (eg, irregular heartbeat, congenital long QT syndrome); you have a genetic problem that leads to decreased levels of the P-450 2D6 isozyme in your body; you are taking antiarrhythmics (eg, amiodarone, quinidine), cisapride, dofetilide, H1 antagonists (eg, astemizole, terfenadine), pergolide, pindolol, propranolol, sparfloxacin, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressants (eg, fluoxetine, paroxetine, fluvoxamine), streptogramins (eg, dalfopristin), or medicines that may affect your heartbeat.

Possible side effects

The most common side effects are bizarre dreams , constipation, agitation, diarrhea, dowsiness, dizziness, stuffy nose, dry mouth, vomiting, loss of appetiate.

Severe side effects include: severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); chest pain; confusion; dark urine; difficulty swallowing; drooling; fainting; fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat; fever, chills, or sore throat; hyperactivity; involuntary movements or spasms of the arms, legs, tongue, face, mouth, or jaw; mask-like face; muscle restlessness; restlessness; seizures; severe or persistent dizziness; severe constipation; shuffling walk; sleeplessness; sore mouth or gums; stiff or rigid muscles; stomach pain; sweating; swelling of the hands or feet; trouble urinating; unusual bruising or bleeding; unusual eye movements or inability to move eyes; unusual mood or mental changes, including lack of response to your surroundings; vision changes; weakness of arms or legs; yellowing of the skin or eyes.

Drug interaction

Tell you doctor if you take the following medications: anticholinergics (eg, atropine) because they may decrease the effectiveness of Thioridazine; antiarrhythmics (eg, amiodarone, quinidine), arsenic, beta-blockers (eg, propranolol), cisapride, dofetilide, droperidol, H1 antagonists (eg, astemizole, terfenadine), haloperidol, ketolides (eg, telithromycin), macrolide antibiotics (eg, erythromycin), pimozide, pindolol, quinolones (eg, sparfloxacin, levofloxacin), serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (eg, duloxetine), serotonin receptor antagonist antiemetics (eg, dolasetron), SSRI antidepressants (eg, fluoxetine, paroxetine, fluvoxamine), streptogramins (eg, dalfopristin), ziprasidone, or other medicines that may affect your heartbeat because risk of severe and possibly fatal side effects, including severe irregular heartbeat, may be increased. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure if any of your medicines may affect your heartbeat; atropine, barbiturates (eg, phenobarbital), narcotics (eg, codeine), or tricyclic antidepressants (eg, amitriptyline) because risk of side effects may be increased by Thioridazine; guanethidine, levodopa, or pergolide because their effectiveness may be decreased by Thioridazine

Missed dose

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Overdose

Symptoms of overdose are seizures, sever drowsiness, muscle spasms, deep sleep or loss of consciousness; fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat; tremors; trouble urinating; twitching.

Storage

Store it at room temperature, between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C), in a tightly closed container. Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep it out of the reach of children and away from pets.

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Skelaxin is indicated as an adjunct to rest, physical therapy, and other measures for the relief of discomforts associated with acute, painful musculoskeletal conditions. The mode of action of this drug has not been clearly identified, but may be related to its sedative properties. Metaxalone does not directly relax tense skeletal muscles in man.

Dosage and direction

The recommended dose for adults and children over 12 years of age is one 800 mg tablet three to four times a day.

Precautions

It is not known whether this drug is secreted in human milk. As a general rule, nursing should not be undertaken while a patient is on a drug since many drugs are excreted in human milk.

Safety and effectiveness in children 12 years of age and below have not been established

This drug may make you dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do any activity that requires alertness until you are sure you can perform such activities safely. Limit alcoholic beverages.

Contraindications

You should not use this medication if you are allergic to metaxalone, or if you have:

-anemia (a lack of red blood cells);

-severe kidney disease; or

-severe liver disease.

Side effects

Drowsiness, dizziness, headache, and nervousness or irritability;nausea, vomiting, gastrointestinal upset.hypersensitivity reaction, rash with or without pruritus;leukopenia; hemolytic anemia;jaundice.

Drug interaction

The sedative effects of Skelaxin and other CNS depressants (e.g., alcohol, benzodiazepines, opioids, tricyclic antidepressants) may be additive. Therefore, caution should be exercised with patients who take more than one of these CNS depressants simultaneously

Skelaxin may enhance the effects of alcohol and other CNS depressants.

Missed dose

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember within 1 hour. Otherwise, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up.

Overdose

Deaths by deliberate or accidental overdose have occurred with metaxalone, particularly in combination with antidepressants, and have been reported with this class of drug in combination with alcohol.

If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately

Storage

Store at room temperature between 59-86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C) away from light and moisture. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep all medicines away from children and pets.

Disclaimer

We provide only general information about medications which does not cover all directions, possible drug integrations, or precautions. Information at the site cannot be used for self-treatment and self-diagnosis. Any specific instructions for a particular patient should be agreed with your health care adviser or doctor in charge of the case. We disclaim reliability of this information and mistakes it could contain. We are not responsible for any direct, indirect, special or other indirect damage as a result of any use of the information on this site and also for consequences of self-treatment.