TIAPREX 50MG TABLET

TIAPREX 50MG TABLET belongs to a class of drugs called 'antipsychotics' used to treat the behavioural disorder, dyskinesia (involuntary and abnormal movements), agitation and aggression in the elderly. Also, TIAPREX 50MG TABLET is used to treat alcohol withdrawal syndrome. Psychotic illness may be caused due to disturbances in neurotransmitters' activity (chemical messengers) such as dopamine in the brain.

TIAPREX 50MG TABLET contains Tiapride which works by preventing the release of a chemical messenger called 'dopamine' in the brain and prevents its overactivity. Thereby, it helps in controlling negative symptoms (such as lack of emotion, social isolation, poor attention and memory loss) of psychosis.

Your doctor will advise you how often you take TIAPREX 50MG TABLET based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience drowsiness, dizziness, headache, impassivity (lack of emotion), insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), tremor and increased saliva production. Most of these side effects of TIAPREX 50MG TABLET do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are allergic to TIAPREX 50MG TABLET or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Use TIAPREX 50MG TABLET with extreme caution in elderly patients above 65 years of age as there is an increased risk of severe adverse effects. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please consult a doctor before taking TIAPREX 50MG TABLET. TIAPREX 50MG TABLET is not recommended for children below 18 years of age, as the safety and effectiveness were not established. Drive only if you are alert after taking TIAPREX 50MG TABLET as it may cause drowsiness or dizziness. If you have breast cancer, pheochromocytoma (tumour of the adrenal gland), pituitary gland prolactinoma (tumour of the pituitary gland), fits, Parkinson’s disease, kidney or heart problems, inform your doctor before taking TIAPREX 50MG TABLET.

TIAPREX 50MG TABLET contains Tiapride, an antipsychotic used for treating the behavioural disorders, dyskinesia (involuntary and abnormal movements), agitation, and aggression in the elderly. TIAPREX 50MG TABLET stabilizes the activity of dopamine. TIAPREX 50MG TABLET inhibits the dopamine receptors in the brain and prevents its overactivity. Thereby, it helps control the negative symptoms (such as lack of emotion, social isolation, poor attention, and memory loss) of psychosis. Thereby, TIAPREX 50MG TABLET improves behavior and thoughts and helps in having a better social life and comfortably doing daily activities. Also, TIAPREX 50MG TABLET may be used to treat alcohol withdrawal syndrome and severe forms of abnormal movements (Huntington’s chorea). 

• Drowsiness
• Dizziness
• Headache
• Impassivity (lack of emotion)
• Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
• Tremor
• Increased saliva production

If you have breast cancer, pheochromocytoma (tumour of the adrenal gland), pituitary gland prolactinoma (tumour of the pituitary gland), fits, Parkinson’s disease, kidney or heart problems, inform your doctor before taking TIAPREX 50MG TABLET.  Use TIAPREX 50MG TABLET with extreme caution in elderly patients above 65 years of age as there is an increased risk of severe adverse effects. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please consult a doctor before taking TIAPREX 50MG TABLET. TIAPREX 50MG TABLET may impair fertility, so inform your doctor if you are planning for pregnancy. TIAPREX 50MG TABLET is not recommended for children below 18 years of age, as the safety and effectiveness were not established. Drive only if you are alert after taking TIAPREX 50MG TABLET as it may cause drowsiness or dizziness. If you have a history of fits, please inform your doctor before taking TIAPREX 50MG TABLET as it may increase the risk of worsening patient’s condition. TIAPREX 50MG TABLET may cause neuroleptic malignant syndrome (a life-threatening reaction) associated with muscle rigidity or excessive heat in some people. 

Drug-Drug Interaction: TIAPREX 50MG TABLET may interact with antibiotics (erythromycin, spiramycin, moxifloxacin), anti-arrhythmic agents (bepridil, amiodarone, sotalol, dofetilide, ibutilide, quinidine, hydroquinidine, disopyramide), anti-allergic drug (mizolastine), antiparasitic drugs (halofantrine, pentamidine, lumefantrine), antipsychotics (flupentixol, droperidol, haloperidol, fluphenazine, pipamperone), opioid painkiller (methadone).

Drug-Food Interaction: TIAPREX 50MG TABLET may interact with alcohol. Therefore, avoid alcohol intake with TIAPREX 50MG TABLET as it may increase side effects such as drowsiness, dizziness or difficulty in concentrating.

Drug-Disease Interaction: If you have breast cancer, pheochromocytoma (tumour of the adrenal gland), pituitary gland prolactinoma (tumour of the pituitary gland), fits, Parkinson’s disease, kidney or heart problems, inform your doctor before taking TIAPREX 50MG TABLET.

• ERYTHROMYCIN
• SPIRAMYCIN
• MOXIFLOXACIN
• AMIODARONE
• SOTALOL
• DOFETILIDE
• IBUTILIDE
• QUINIDINE
• DISOPYRAMIDE
• HALOFANTRINE
• PENTAMIDINE
• FLUPENTIXOL
• HALOPERIDOL
• FLUPHENAZINE
• METHADONE
• BEPRIDIL
• HYDROQUINIDINE
• MIZOLASTINE
• LUMEFANTRINE
• DROPERIDOL
• PIPAMPERONE

• Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables. Eat more fish, especially oily fish such as salmon, sardines, trout, mackerel, pilchards and herring.
• Cut down sugars, salt and saturated fats.
• Drink adequate water to keep the body hydrated.
• Do regular exercise and maintain a stable weight as TIAPREX 50MG TABLET may cause weight gain.
• Avoid consumption of alcohol as it may increase drowsiness.

• TIAPREX 50MG TABLET is not recommended for use in the children below 18 years of age. 
• TIAPREX 50MG TABLET should be used with caution in the older patient (above 65 years) and Parkinson's patient. 

Dyskinesia: It is a condition caused due to long-term use of certain antipsychotic drugs. It affects the nervous system and causes involuntary movements of mouth, lips, tongue or eyelids. The symptoms include rapid blinking, smacking lips repetitively and sticking tongue out.  

Agitation and aggression: These are behavioural symptoms. Agitation is excessive motor activity (posture, strength, muscle tone) which can readily escalate to aggression that may be either physical (towards people or objects) or verbal (vicious threats and cursing).