Serenace 20mg Tablets

• As per CDSCO & USFDA, Serenace is used in the following:
• Treatment of Schizophrenia
• Treatment of Tourette Syndrome

• If you are allergic to any component of the Serenace Tablet, i.e., Haloperidol.
• If you have Parkinson's disease.
• If you have dementia.
• If you are 65 years of age or above.
• If you are suffering from central nervous system depression
• If you have an uncontrolled seizure disorder
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
• If you have heart disease.
• If you have kidney or liver problems.
• If you have severe respiratory issues.

• Sleepiness
• Dizziness
• Dry mouth
• Insomnia (difficulty sleeping)
• Shaking of hands or feet-tremor
• Dystonia (twisting & repetitive movements)

Other General Warnings

• You have any allergic reactions after taking Serenace Tablet.
• You have any suicidal ideation or self-harming thoughts.
• You experience any severe side effects persistently.
• Your symptoms do not improve, or there is worsening of your condition.
• You have trouble breathing or talking,
• You have a history of mild or severe liver or kidney conditions.
• You have withdrawal symptoms like agitation, nausea, tremor, sweating and confusion.
• You are using any ayurvedic or herbal medicines, vitamins and other health supplements.

• Take the Serenace Tablet as prescribed by the doctor.
• You can take this medicine with or without food or as prescribed.
• Take this medication on a regular schedule, preferably at the same time every day.
• Do not break/crush the tablet or chew this medicine; take it as a whole.
• Do not take this tablet with other meds; consult your doctor first.
• Don’t stop taking this medication in between, as it may lead to withdrawal side effects.
• Do not consume if the package has been opened.
• Don’t exceed the dosage, even if you cannot feel its effects.

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How Does It Work?

Interactions with other medicines

• Anxiety meds, such as diazepam, clonazepam, chlordiazepoxide, alprazolam and lorazepam. You may experience sedation and drowsiness.
• Blood pressure-lowering medicine like amlodipine, lisinopril, losartan, or metoprolol may lower the blood pressure more than required.
• Pain killers, such as morphine, oxycodone, fentanyl, hydrocodone, tramadol, and codeine. Interactions may cause more sedation and drowsiness.
• Anti-Parkinson medicines for such as levodopa.
• Interaction with Antifungal medications like itraconazole and ketoconazole can reduce the effects of it.
• Interaction with Antidepressants or mood-elevating medicines like fluoxetine and desipramine can cause increased side effects

Interactions with food items

• You can continue with the regular diet as food doesn’t influence the effect of the Serenace Tablet.