Aldazine
Generic Name: Thioridazine hydrochloride
Product Name: Aldazine
Indication
Psychotic disorders unresponsive to at least 2 other antipsychotics
Action
Antagonise D2 receptors resulting in anti-psychotic effects, including relief from symptoms such as hallucinations, delusions or abnormal behaviour/thought
Dose advice
Adult: 50-600mg daily in 3 divided doses. Maximum 800mg daily for up to 4 weeks
Schedule
Common side effects
- Anticholinergic effects: dry mouth, blurred vision, constipation, tachycardia, urinary hesitancy, increased intraocular pressure, nausea, sexual adverse effects
- Orthostatic hypotension
- Sedation
- Extrapyramidal effects (Parkinsonism, Akathisia, Dystonias, Tardive dyskinesia)
- Hyperprolactinaemia (may result in galactorrhoea, gynaecomastia, amenorrhoea or infertility)
Uncommon side effects
Allergic reactions Pigmentary changes of skin or eyes Corneal and lens opacities Hypothermia Hyperthermia SIADH
For further information talk to your doctor.
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