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Last Updated Aug 20, 2024 | 12:55 PM IST
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Composition :

HALOPERIDOL-5MG

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

3 Days Returnable

Expires on or after :

Apr-24
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Therapeutic Class

ANTIPSYCHOTICS

Country of origin

India
Other Info - DOL0489

FAQs

Dolteus-5 Tablet 15's 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.
You are not recommended to stop taking Dolteus-5 Tablet 15's without consulting your doctor. It may cause withdrawal symptoms such as palpitations (the sensation that heart skipped a beat or extra beat), anxiety, confusion, difficulty sleeping and tremors. Therefore, take Dolteus-5 Tablet 15's for as long as your doctor has prescribed it, and if you experience any difficulty while taking Dolteus-5 Tablet 15's, please consult your doctor so that the dose may be gradually reduced.
In some cases, long-term use of Dolteus-5 Tablet 15's may cause dyskinesia (a movement disorder). However, your doctor prescribes this medication if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Dolteus-5 Tablet 15's is not recommended in patients with dementia-related psychosis as it increases the risk of heart diseases like heart failure and infectious diseases like pneumonia. An alternate medicine should be considered based on the clinical condition.

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Alcohol

Unsafe

Alcohol may worsen the condition and increase the risk of side effects while using Dolteus-5 Tablet 15's.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Dolteus-5 Tablet 15's is a category C pregnancy drug; using Dolteus-5 Tablet 15's during pregnancy may affect the unborn baby. Please consult your doctor before taking Dolteus-5 Tablet 15's if you are pregnant or planning to conceive.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Dolteus-5 Tablet 15's is known to pass through breast milk. So, it is recommended not to be taken during breastfeeding. However, your doctor may prescribe it for you during breastfeeding if he/she feels that the benefits outweigh the risk.

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Driving

Unsafe

Dolteus-5 Tablet 15's may cause a few patients, especially the elderly, to become drowsy, dizzy, light-headed, clumsy, unsteady, or less alert than normal. If you are affected, do not drive or operate dangerous machinery after taking Dolteus-5 Tablet 15's.

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Liver

Caution

Dolteus-5 Tablet 15's should be used with caution in patients with liver diseases. Dose adjustments may be necessary.

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Kidney

Caution

Dolteus-5 Tablet 15's should be used with caution in patients with kidney diseases. Dose adjustments may be necessary.

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Children

Caution

Dolteus-5 Tablet 15's is not recommended for children below one year of age. However, please consult a doctor before giving Dolteus-5 Tablet 15's to children.

About Dolteus-5 Tablet 15's

Dolteus-5 Tablet 15's 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). Dolteus-5 Tablet 15's 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.

Dolteus-5 Tablet 15's 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 Dolteus-5 Tablet 15's as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Dolteus-5 Tablet 15's 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 Dolteus-5 Tablet 15's do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if these side effects persist longer, please consult your doctor.

Do not take Dolteus-5 Tablet 15's if you are allergic to Dolteus-5 Tablet 15's 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. Dolteus-5 Tablet 15's is not recommended during pregnancy as it may affect the unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding before taking Dolteus-5 Tablet 15's. It is not recommended for use in children under 1 year of age. Dolteus-5 Tablet 15's is used with caution in neuroleptic malignant syndrome, tardive dyskinesia, and dementia-related psychosis.

Uses of Dolteus-5 Tablet 15's

Schizophrenia and Tourette Syndrome

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Medicinal Benefits

Dolteus-5 Tablet 15's belongs to a group of medications called ‘antipsychotics’. It is used in the treatment of Schizophrenia or psychosis and Tourette Syndrome. Dolteus-5 Tablet 15's 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.

Directions for Use

Tablet: Take it with or without food as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew or break it.Syrup: Shake the bottle well before use. Take the prescribed dose by mouth using the measuring cup/dosing syringe/dropper provided by the pack.

Drug Warnings

Do not take Dolteus-5 Tablet 15's if you are allergic to Dolteus-5 Tablet 15's 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. Dolteus-5 Tablet 15's is not recommended during pregnancy as it may affect the unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding before taking Dolteus-5 Tablet 15's. It is not recommended for use in children under one year of age. Dolteus-5 Tablet 15's is used with caution in neuroleptic malignant syndrome, tardive dyskinesia, dementia-related psychosis, Parkinson's disease, and venous thromboembolism. Dolteus-5 Tablet 15's 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 Dolteus-5 Tablet 15's, as it may cause withdrawal symptoms, especially suicidal thoughts in young adults. Tell the doctor or dentist that you are taking Dolteus-5 Tablet 15's 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 Dolteus-5 Tablet 15's. Alcohol can make the side effects of Dolteus-5 Tablet 15's 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.

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Special Advise

  • Geriatric patients with dementia-related psychosis treated with Dolteus-5 Tablet 15's are at an increased risk of death, and please consult your doctor before taking Dolteus-5 Tablet 15's.
  • Maintaining a healthy lifestyle and sticking to your treatment plan will help you do that.
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