Serenace 0.5mg Tablet
Serenace 0.5 MG Description
Serenace Tablet is a prescription medicine indicated for patients who have Schizophrenia. Schizophrenia is a mental disorder where a patient starts to see and hear unreal things and is delusional. Se
renace Tablet has Haloperidol as an active ingredient. Haloperidol belongs to a group of medicines called antipsychotics. It functions by blocking certain chemical messengers in the brain, which helps the patient think clearly. Serenace Tablet displays specific side effects such as insomnia, headache, blurred vision, weight gain and dizziness. It is taken only with a doctor’s recommendation as a long term medication. This medicine cannot be discontinued without consulting a doctor.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹32.08 |
You Save | ₹4.37 (12% on MRP) |
Contains | Haloperidol(0.5 Mg) |
Uses | Schizophrenia, Tourette’s syndrome, Bipolar Disorder, Behavioral Problems |
Side effects | Insomnia, Headache, Blurred Vision, Weight gain, Loss of appetite, Constipation, Diarrhoea, Restlessness, Agitation |
Therapy | ANTI-PSYCHOTICS |
Uses of Serenace 0.5 MG
- Schizophrenia
- Tourette’s syndrome
- Bipolar Disorder
- Behavioural Problems
- Treatment of acute delirium (mental issues)
Contraindications of Serenace 0.5 MG
- If you’re allergic or hypersensitive to the medicine
- If you have nervous system’s depression including coma
- If you have or had severe heart failure or heart rhythm abnormalities
Side effects of Serenace 0.5 MG
- Insomnia
- Headache
- Blurred Vision
- Weight gain
- Loss of appetite
- Constipation
- Diarrhoea
- Restlessness
- Agitation
- Difficulty in urination
Precautions and Warnings of Serenace 0.5 MG
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You have any kind of visual, liver, or kidney disorder without a doctor’s supervision.
- You have a history of blood disorder, bipolar disorder, Parkinson’s disease, Hyperthyroidism, low white blood count, or any other disease.
- You’re taking any vitamins or supplements along with Serenace, even if the supplement is herbal, ayurvedic or any other category.
- The symptoms might not improve for a few weeks initially, so continue taking medicine.
- Serenace does not cure Schizophrenia; it just helps improve the symptoms. Be regular with the dose; Serenace Tablet cannot be stopped without a doctor's recommendation.
- Do not give Serenace Tablet to anyone you feel has the same symptoms; it can lead to serious side effects.
Mode of Action of Serenace 0.5 MG
How Does It Work?
Directions for Use of Serenace 0.5 MG
- Serenace Tablet is to be taken as per the doctor’s recommendation.
- It is generally prescribed for long term usage and taken 1-2 times a day.
- Take as advised by the doctor and preferably at the same time.
- It can be taken with or without food, preferably with food to avoid stomach problems.
- Do not stop taking the dose on your own if you start feeling better without consulting your doctor. It can worsen the situation.
- Consume the tablet as a whole with some water.
- The tablet should not be distorted in any way; it should not be chewed or crushed.
Interactions of Serenace 0.5 MG
Interactions with other medicines
- Serenace Tablet is known to interact with the following medications -
- Blood thinners like Warfarin can affect the efficacy of the medicine.
- Anticholinergic medicines like Belladona can interfere with Serenace.
- Antihistamine medicines like Cetrizine, anti-anxiety medications like Alprazolam and muscle relaxant can increase the feeling of drowsiness.
- Pimozide, Quinidine, Erythromycin can affect the normal heart rhythm.
Interactions with food items
- Serenace tablet does not interact with food.
Storage and disposal of Serenace 0.5 MG
Dosage of Serenace 0.5 MG
Overdose
Missed a Dose
Content Details
Dr. Suneet Monga
BDS, MDS (Paediatric & Preventive Dentistry) MMCDSR
Dr. Vijay Y
MBBS, MD in Clinical Pharmacology
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: I don't feel thirsty anymore after taking Serenace Tablet. Is it normal?
Q: Can Serenace Tablet be given to children?
Q: Is Serenace Tablet habit-forming?
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