Andol DS Liquid 15 ml

Andol DS Liquid 15 ml belongs to a group of medications called ‘antipsychotics’. It is used in the treatment of Schizophrenia or psychosis and Tourette Syndrome. Schizophrenia is characterized by hallucinations symptoms (seeing or hearing things that are not real) and delusions (wrong beliefs). Andol DS Liquid 15 ml prevents the occurrence of these symptoms. Tourette syndrome is a disorder that involves repetitive movements or unwanted sounds (tics) that can't be easily controlled.

Andol DS Liquid 15 ml contains ‘Haloperidol’, which is a typical antipsychotic drug. It works by blocking the action of dopamine, a chemical messenger in the brain that affects thoughts and mood.

Take Andol DS Liquid 15 ml as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Andol DS Liquid 15 ml as long as your doctor has recommended it for you, depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects such as abnormality of voluntary movements, constipation, dryness in the mouth, the increased prolactin level in the blood, muscle stiffness, orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing), sleepiness, tremor, urinary retention, weight gain. Most of these side effects of Andol DS Liquid 15 ml do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if these side effects persist longer, please consult your doctor.

Do not take Andol DS Liquid 15 ml if you are allergic to Andol DS Liquid 15 ml or any other ingredients present in it. Tell your doctor if you or anyone in your family has ever had prolonged QT syndrome, breast cancer, bipolar disorder, citrullinemia, seizures, chest pain, or thyroid disease. Andol DS Liquid 15 ml is not recommended during pregnancy as it may affect the unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding before taking Andol DS Liquid 15 ml. It is not recommended for use in children under 1 year of age. Andol DS Liquid 15 ml is used with caution in neuroleptic malignant syndrome, tardive dyskinesia, and dementia-related psychosis.

Andol DS Liquid 15 ml belongs to a group of medications called ‘antipsychotics’. It is used in the treatment of Schizophrenia or psychosis and Tourette Syndrome. Andol DS Liquid 15 ml contains ‘Haloperidol’, which is a typical antipsychotic drug. It works by blocking the action of dopamine, a chemical messenger in the brain that affects thoughts and mood.

• Abnormality of voluntary movements
• Feeling agitated
• Depression
• Difficulty sleeping
• Problems with vision, such as blurred vision
• Headache
• Constipation
• Dry mouth or increased saliva
• The increased prolactin level in the blood
• Muscle stiffness
• Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing)
• Sleepiness
• Difficulty getting and keeping an erection (impotence)
• Tremor
• Urinary retention
• Changes that show up in blood tests of the liver
• Weight gain

Do not take Andol DS Liquid 15 ml if you are allergic to Andol DS Liquid 15 ml or any other ingredients present in it. Tell your doctor if you or anyone in your family has ever had prolonged QT syndrome, breast cancer, bipolar disorder, citrullinemia (a condition that causes a build-up of ammonia in the blood), seizures, chest pain, or thyroid disease. Andol DS Liquid 15 ml is not recommended during pregnancy as it may affect the unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding before taking Andol DS Liquid 15 ml. It is not recommended for use in children under one year of age. Andol DS Liquid 15 ml is used with caution in neuroleptic malignant syndrome, tardive dyskinesia, dementia-related psychosis, Parkinson's disease, and venous thromboembolism. Andol DS Liquid 15 ml is used with caution in the elderly population due to the increased risk of orthostatic hypotension and kidney injury. Do not abruptly stop taking the Andol DS Liquid 15 ml, as it may cause withdrawal symptoms, especially suicidal thoughts in young adults. Tell the doctor or dentist that you are taking Andol DS Liquid 15 ml if you are having surgery, including dental surgery. You should know that this medication may make you drowsy and may affect your thinking and movements. Do not drive a car or operate machinery until you know how this medication affects you. Ask your doctor about the safe use of alcohol during your treatment with Andol DS Liquid 15 ml. Alcohol can make the side effects of Andol DS Liquid 15 ml worse. You should know that name may cause dizziness, lightheadedness, and fainting when you get up too quickly from a lying position. To avoid this problem, get out of bed slowly, resting your feet on the floor for a few minutes before standing up.

• CITALOPRAM
• ESCITALOPRAM
• BUPROPION
• LEVODOPA
• CARBAMAZEPINE
• PHENOBARBITAL
• AMIODARONE
• DISOPYRAMIDE
• QUINIDINE
• OLANZAPINE
• PROCHLORPERAZINE
• CLONIDINE
• GUANETHIDINE
• PROPRANOLOL
• MOXIFLOXACIN
• LITHIUM
• PENTAMIDINE
• HALOFANTRINE
• DOLASETRON
• TOREMIFENE
• VANDETANIB
• THIORIDAZINE

• Geriatric patients with dementia-related psychosis treated with Andol DS Liquid 15 ml are at an increased risk of death, and please consult your doctor before taking Andol DS Liquid 15 ml.
• Maintaining a healthy lifestyle and sticking to your treatment plan will help you do that.

• Monitor your mood. Keep track of your mood regularly, including factors such as sleep, medicine, and activities that can impact your mood. 
• Exercise daily. Exercise is nice to relieve tension. 
• You may also practice calming techniques such as meditation and deep breathing exercises.
• Get some normal sleep. Having enough sleep will help to stabilize your mood.
• Eat a healthy diet. Certain foods may affect your mood more than others. Consider keeping a food log to track what you eat and how certain foods make you feel. Talk to your doctor or nutritionist about foods that may help stabilize your mood.
• Stay optimistic. It will take time for your symptoms to improve after you start bipolar therapy, but you will feel relaxed knowing that you will get better and that the worst is most definitely behind you.
• A healthy diet that includes lots of fruits and vegetables, lean meats, skinless poultry, nuts, fish, whole grains, plant-based oils, and low-fat dairy products will help keep a person in good health and avoid chances of nausea and vomiting.
• One should avoid taking greasy or oily foods as this food triggers nausea and vomiting.
• Eat cool foods instead of hot and spicy foods.
• Include clear broths, non-fat yoghurt, fruit juice, sherbet, and sports drinks for fluid makeup which has got lost due to vomiting.