Serenace 20mg Tablets
Serenace 20 MG Description
Serenace 20mg Tablet is used to treat schizophrenia and Tourette Syndrome. Schizophrenic patients may experience delusions, hallucinations, extremely disordered thinking and behaviour, impairing func
tioning and disabling. Tourette disorder is a condition characterised by uncontrolled repeated movements, noises, or tics. Serenace Tablet contains Haloperidol as an active ingredient. Haloperidol belongs to an anti-psychotic class of medication. It works by blocking the action of dopamine, a chemical messenger in the brain that influences thoughts, emotions and mood. Serenace Tablet dosage should be taken as advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking this medicine suddenly without consulting your doctor, as it can cause clinical worsening of your condition or may lead to withdrawal symptoms.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹3.63 |
You Save | ₹0.50 (12% on MRP) |
Contains | Haloperidol(20.0 Mg) |
Uses | Schizophrenia, Tourette Syndrome |
Side effects | Sleepiness, Dizziness, Dry mouth, Insomnia, Shaking of hands or feet-tremor, Dystonia (twisting & repetitive movements), Akathisia (restlessness & urge to move). |
Therapy | ANTI-PSYCHOTICS |
Uses of Serenace 20 MG
- As per CDSCO & USFDA, Serenace is used in the following:
- Treatment of Schizophrenia
- Treatment of Tourette Syndrome
Contraindications of Serenace 20 MG
- 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.
Side effects of Serenace 20 MG
- Sleepiness
- Dizziness
- Dry mouth
- Insomnia (difficulty sleeping)
- Shaking of hands or feet-tremor
- Dystonia (twisting & repetitive movements)
Precautions and Warnings of Serenace 20 MG
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
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.
Mode of Action of Serenace 20 MG
How Does It Work?
Directions for Use of Serenace 20 MG
- 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.
Interactions of Serenace 20 MG
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.
Storage and disposal of Serenace 20 MG
Dosage of Serenace 20 MG
Overdose
Missed a Dose
Content Details
Dr. Zishan Ahmad
MBBS, MD
Dr. Varsha Parihar
MBBS, MD (Community Medicine)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Is Serenace Tablet addictive?
Q: Is there any alternative to Serenace Tablet?
Q: Does stopping consumption of Serenace Tablet lead to withdrawal symptoms ?
References
- CDSCO [Internet]. Cdscoonline.gov.in. 2022 [cited 23 February 2022]. Available from:
- [Internet]. Accessdata.fda.gov. 2022 [cited 23 February 2022]. Available from:
- Stewart M. Haloperidol (Dozic, Serenace). Schizophrenia drug information [Internet]. Patient.info. 2022 [cited 23 February 2022]. Available from
- Rahman S, Marwaha R. Haloperidol [Internet]. Ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. 2022 [cited 23 February 2022]. Available from
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