DOLTEUS 5MGTABLET 10'S
About DOLTEUS 5MGTABLET 10'S
DOLTEUS 5MGTABLET 10'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 5MGTABLET 10'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 5MGTABLET 10'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 5MGTABLET 10'S as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take DOLTEUS 5MGTABLET 10'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 5MGTABLET 10'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 5MGTABLET 10'S if you are allergic to DOLTEUS 5MGTABLET 10'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 5MGTABLET 10'S is not recommended during pregnancy as it may affect the unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding before taking DOLTEUS 5MGTABLET 10'S. It is not recommended for use in children under 1 year of age. DOLTEUS 5MGTABLET 10'S is used with caution in neuroleptic malignant syndrome, tardive dyskinesia, and dementia-related psychosis.
Uses of DOLTEUS 5MGTABLET 10'S
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DOLTEUS 5MGTABLET 10'S belongs to a group of medications called ‘antipsychotics’. It is used in the treatment of Schizophrenia or psychosis and Tourette Syndrome. DOLTEUS 5MGTABLET 10'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.
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Side Effects of DOLTEUS 5MGTABLET 10'S
Drug Warnings
Do not take DOLTEUS 5MGTABLET 10'S if you are allergic to DOLTEUS 5MGTABLET 10'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 5MGTABLET 10'S is not recommended during pregnancy as it may affect the unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding before taking DOLTEUS 5MGTABLET 10'S. It is not recommended for use in children under one year of age. DOLTEUS 5MGTABLET 10'S is used with caution in neuroleptic malignant syndrome, tardive dyskinesia, dementia-related psychosis, Parkinson's disease, and venous thromboembolism. DOLTEUS 5MGTABLET 10'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 5MGTABLET 10'S, as it may cause withdrawal symptoms, especially suicidal thoughts in young adults. Tell the doctor or dentist that you are taking DOLTEUS 5MGTABLET 10'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 5MGTABLET 10'S. Alcohol can make the side effects of DOLTEUS 5MGTABLET 10'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.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interactions: DOLTEUS 5MGTABLET 10'S may interact with some medications, including antidepressants (citalopram, escitalopram, bupropion), medicines for Parkinson’s disease (levodopa), antiepileptic ( carbamazepine, phenobarbital), medicines control heartbeat (amiodarone, disopyramide, quinidine), medicines used to calm emotion and mental disorder (olanzapine, prochlorperazine) antihypertensive (clonidine, guanethidine, propranolol), antibiotic (moxifloxacin), a medication used to treat mental illness (lithium), antifungals (pentamidine), antimalarials (halofantrine), gastrointestinal medicinal products (dolasetron), anti-cancer (toremifene, vandetanib), antipsychotic (thioridazine).
Drug-Food Interactions: DOLTEUS 5MGTABLET 10'S may interact with grapefruit and alcohol and increase the risk of side effects.
Drug-Disease Interactions: DOLTEUS 5MGTABLET 10'S should be used with caution in patients with heart problems such as QT prolongation (heart rhythm problem), acute alcohol abuse, central nervous system (CNS) depression, dementia, stroke, seizures, diabetes, and kidney and liver problems.
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Disease/Condition Glossary
Schizophrenia: Schizophrenia is a serious mental disorder in which people interpret reality abnormally. It may result in some combination of hallucinations, delusions, and extremely disordered thinking and behaviour that impairs daily functioning and can be disabling.
Tourette syndrome: Tourette syndrome is a disorder that involves repetitive movements or unwanted sounds (tics) that can't be easily controlled. For instance, you might repeatedly blink your eyes, shrug your shoulders or blurt out unusual sounds or offensive words.