Sizonorm Forte 50 mg Tablet 10's
About Sizonorm Forte 50 mg Tablet 10's
Sizonorm Forte 50 mg Tablet 10's belongs to a group of medications called ‘antipsychotics’. It is used in the treatment of schizophrenia or psychosis. Schizophrenia is characterized by hallucinations symptoms (seeing or hearing things that are not real) and delusions (wrong beliefs). Manic episodes of excitement or depression characterize bipolar disorder. Sizonorm Forte 50 mg Tablet 10's prevents the occurrence of these symptoms.
Sizonorm Forte 50 mg Tablet 10's composed of three medications namely Chlorpromazine, Trifluoperazine, and Trihexyphenidyl. Chlorpromazine is a typical antipsychotic. It works by blocking the action of dopamine, a chemical messenger in the brain that affects thoughts and mood. Trihexyphenidyl is an anticholinergic that works on the nervous system and corrects some of the side effects occurring during antipsychotic treatment. Trifluoperazine is a typical antipsychotic. It works by blocking the action of dopamine, a chemical messenger in the brain that affects thoughts and mood.
Take Sizonorm Forte 50 mg Tablet 10's as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Sizonorm Forte 50 mg Tablet 10's as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects such as nausea, constipation, sedation, dryness in the mouth, weight gain, orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing), urinary retention, the Increased prolactin level in blood, dizziness, blurred vision, nervousness. Most of these side effects of Sizonorm Forte 50 mg Tablet 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 Sizonorm Forte 50 mg Tablet 10's if you are allergic to Sizonorm Forte 50 mg Tablet 10's or any other ingredients present in it. Before taking Sizonorm Forte 50 mg Tablet 10's, talk to your doctor if you or your family have a history of hypertension, CNS depression, narrow-angle glaucoma, neuroleptic malignant syndrome, tardive dyskinesia, and have a history of dementia (memory loss). Sizonorm Forte 50 mg Tablet 10's is not recommended during pregnancy as it may affect the unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding before taking Sizonorm Forte 50 mg Tablet 10's. Please do not stop taking Sizonorm Forte 50 mg Tablet 10's without your doctor’s advice as it may lead to withdrawal symptoms.
Uses of Sizonorm Forte 50 mg Tablet 10's
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Sizonorm Forte 50 mg Tablet 10's composed of three medications namely Chlorpromazine, Trifluoperazine, and Trihexyphenidyl belongs to a group of medications called ‘antipsychotics’. It is used in the treatment of schizophrenia or psychosis. Chlorpromazine is a typical antipsychotic. It works by blocking the action of dopamine, a chemical messenger in the brain that affects thoughts and mood. Trihexyphenidyl is an anticholinergic that works on the nervous system and corrects some of the side effects occurring during antipsychotic treatment. Trifluoperazine is a typical antipsychotic. It works by blocking the action of dopamine, a chemical messenger in the brain that affects thoughts and mood.
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Drug Warnings
Do not take Sizonorm Forte 50 mg Tablet 10's if you are allergic to Sizonorm Forte 50 mg Tablet 10's or any other ingredients present in it. Before taking Sizonorm Forte 50 mg Tablet 10's, talk to your doctor if you or your family have a history of hypertension, CNS depression, narrow-angle glaucoma, neuroleptic malignant syndrome, tardive dyskinesia, and have a history of dementia (memory loss). Sizonorm Forte 50 mg Tablet 10's is not recommended during pregnancy as it may affect the unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding before taking Sizonorm Forte 50 mg Tablet 10's. Please do not stop taking Sizonorm Forte 50 mg Tablet 10's without your doctor’s advice as it may lead to withdrawal symptoms. Sizonorm Forte 50 mg Tablet 10's used with caution in kidney disease, liver disease and urinary obstruction.
Drug Interactions
Drug-drug interactions: Sizonorm Forte 50 mg Tablet 10's may interact with some medications, including antidepressants (citalopram, escitalopram, bupropion), medicines for Parkinson’s disease (levodopa, phenelzine), 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) and medication used to treat mental illness (lithium), antihistamines (such as cetirizine, diphenhydramine), corticosteroids (prednisone).
Drug-food interactions: Sizonorm Forte 50 mg Tablet 10's may interact with grapefruit and alcohol and increase the risk of side-effects.
Drug-disease interactions: Sizonorm Forte 50 mg Tablet 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, kidney diseases, diabetes, tardive dyskinesia, neuroleptic malignant syndrome, and liver problems.
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Disease/Condition Glossary
Schizophrenia (psychosis): It is a mental illness in which brain information processing is affected. Patients with schizophrenia develop symptoms such as hallucinations (see or hear unreal things), delusions (false beliefs) and become withdrawn from society. They lose the ability to differentiate reality from false beliefs. Schizophrenia and bipolar disorder may occur due to genetic factors, alcohol or drug abuse, mental trauma. Schizophrenia may also occur due to brain injuries or diseases.
Parkinson's disease: Parkinson's disease is a progressive nervous system disorder that affects movement. Symptoms start gradually, sometimes starting with a barely noticeable tremor in just one hand. Tremors are common, but the disorder also commonly causes stiffness or slowing of movement.