Serentin Tablets
10 Tablet(s) in StripWe do not sell this product
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BARODA PHARMA PVT LTD
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TABLET
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Product Summary
| Uses | Schizophrenia, anxiety, bipolar disorder |
| Therapy | Anti-psychotics |
| Side effects | Nausea, vomiting, confusions, low-sexual desires, weight gain, dryness in mouth |
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Medical Description
Serentin tablet is a prescription medicine used to treat schizophrenia, Tourette's syndrome, and bipolar disorder. This is a combination of two medicines, trifluoperazine and trihexyphenidyl. Trifluoperazine belongs to the class of phenothiazines in the category of antipsychotic medications, and trihexyphenidyl is an anticholinergic medicine. These two components of serentin tablets together work to bring down symptoms of hallucinations, delusions, etc.
It is advised to take Serentin tablet at the same time every day. Since this is a prescription medicine, special attention should be given to the dosing schedule. If there is an increase in the dosage, it has the potential to cause a habit-forming action. This medicine should never be taken without consultation with the doctor. Also, it should not be abruptly stopped or discontinued between its course.
Some common side effects of serentin tablets are vomiting, nausea, dizziness, confusion, dryness in the mouth, altered tastes due to less saliva, etc. If the side effects cause problems or continue for longer than the expected times, it is best to consult a doctor and look for better alternative medicine.
Uses
- Schizophrenia.
- Parkinson’s disease (a condition that causes muscle spasms, Tics, Tremors)
- Bipolar disorder (a mental condition that causes two distinct phases of moods- manic and depressive episodes)
- Autistic disorder (a condition in which the affected person has difficulty communicating with new people)
Contraindications
- Before starting treatment with a serentin tablet, inform your doctor if you are suffering from any of the following diseases-
- Liver disease
- Uncontrolled hypertension (high blood pressure)
- Kidney disorders
- COPD - Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder (a breathing disorder)
- Hyperthyroidism (increased thyroid levels)
- Diabetes (increased blood sugar levels)
- Heart diseases like irregular heartbeats (arrhythmia)
Side effects
- Xerostomia (dryness in the mouth)
- Nausea
- Dizziness
- Diarrhoea
- Vomiting
- Postural hypotension (lowering of blood pressure on suddenly standing up)
Precautions and Warnings
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
Talk to your doctor if
- Your side effects persist for longer than usual and cause you more discomfort than relief.
- You experience dizziness and nervousness, which makes your everyday activities troublesome.
- You are taking other medicines for some other diseases; their interactions can be injurious to health.
- You are a chronic alcohol user.
- Your occupation requires the use of heavy motor machinery and special attention to detail.
- You are taking alternative medicine like herbal medicines or homoeopathy.
Directions for Use
- Serentin tablet is a prescription medicine. It should never be taken without consulting with a doctor.
- Swallow the tablet as a whole with water; do not break, crush or dissolve it.
- Do not stop taking this medicine between its course, even if the symptoms start to resolve.
- Take it at the same time every day, do not miss or repeat the doses.
- Take it with or without food, but it is better to take it after food since it causes nausea.
- Inform your doctor if the symptoms persist for longer than usual because that can be harmful to health.
Storage and disposal
Store the medicine in direct sunlight. Keep away from children. Keep the medicine in its packing and do not transfer it in any container. Keep away from moisture. After using the medicine, discard the packaging carefully. If unused medicines can be exchanged with the pharmacies, exchange them. Do not use the medicine after its expiry date.
Dosage
Overdose
Symptoms of a serentin tablet overdose include vomiting, nausea, sweating, convulsions, and in rare cases, coma. If you feel there’s been an overdose and these symptoms appear, contact your doctor or visit the nearest hospital at the earliest.
If you have accidentally repeated the same dose, consult your doctor. Always be careful and alert of the dosages and their timings. Never take more than the written amount of medicine.
Missed a Dose
In case you have forgotten to take a medicine dose, take it when you remember, as early as possible. However, if it’s almost time for your next scheduled dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular schedule. In case of confusion about the missed dose or dose repetition, it is best to maintain a diary log.
Mode of Action
How Does It Work?
Serentin tablet is a combination of two medicines, trifluoperazine and trihexyphenidyl. Studies have found that trifluoperazine blocks a special category of dopamine receptors in the nervous system. Dopamine is a chemical messenger that transports the messages in the brain. It is a neurotransmitter, and it travels between the empty spaces of the cells.
When a person takes serentin medicine, trifluoperazine is released into the brain cells. This chemical stops the action of dopamine by stopping the fusion of dopamine to its receptors. These receptors are called D-2 dopamine receptors. When there is no binding between dopamine and the receptors, no message is passed to the brain. This failure of message travel results in decreased positive symptoms of schizophrenia. Hallucinations or delusions are sensory experiences that seem real to the affected person but are not. But when the dopamine neurotransmitters fail to do their work, the symptoms of hallucinations or delusions are stopped.
Trihexyphenidyl belongs to the category of anticholinergic medicines. It is a chemical that can break the barrier and enter the central nervous system. It works on the nervous system by changing some other chemical messengers. As a result, the user's mood becomes light, relaxed, and the person feels better.
Interactions
Interactions with other medicines
- Inform your doctor if you’re already taking any medicines or supplements (including herbal medicines, homoeopathy and multivitamins). If you are taking Serentin Tablet along with any of the following medicines, there can be severe complications-
- Antifungal medicines like ketoconazole can interact with Serentin to produce more pronounced side effects of Serentin- in extreme cases, the person might feel too nauseated and may even require immediate medical care.
- Medicines used in heart conditions like aspirin, blood thinners, anticoagulants, etc., can cause a change in heart rate, leading to serious complications; in some cases, heart failures or sudden deaths can also be seen.
- Anti-tubercular medicines interact with Serentin medications and can cause more sleepiness and restlessness; a person might feel less alert in day-to-day activities.
- Medicines used in kidney or liver diseases- can interact with Serentin, and the efficiency of both medicines can be reduced.
- Also, in these interactions, there can be severe injuries to health. It is always advised to inform the doctor before starting with this medicine about the existing conditions and the medicines you are taking.
Interactions with food items
- Avoid fried food and high sugar content. Serentin tablets tend to increase body weight, so keeping a strict check on calories intake and carbohydrates is important. Try to eat green leafy vegetables which are full of vitamins and minerals.
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Brand:SERENTIN
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Fulfillment Information: Serentin Tablet (10) will be delivered by a licensed retail pharmacy nearest to your location. Order acceptance and fulfillment are dependent upon the verification of your doctor's valid prescription (where applicable) and the current stock of this medicine.
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