Serepose 1mg Tablets
10 Tablet(s) in StripWe do not sell this product
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UNIMARCK PHARMA INDIA LIMITED
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Product Summary
| Uses | Schizophrenia |
| Therapy | Anti-psychotics |
| Side effects | Sedation, Confusion, Weight gain, Low blood pressure, Dizziness |
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Medical Description
Serepose 1 mg tablet is a combination of two medicines: Trifluoperazine and Chlordiazepoxide. Trifluoperazine belongs to the class of typical antipsychotics. Chlordiazepoxide belongs to the benzodiazepines group of sedatives and hypnotics. This medicine is primarily used to treat schizophrenia. Schizophrenia is a condition characterised by symptoms like delirium, hallucinations, and abnormal thinking process.
Serepose 1 mg tablet should be taken at a dose and for a duration as prescribed by your doctor. It should be taken at a particular time of the day to maintain the levels of chemical substances in the brain. However, if you have missed a dose, you should take it as soon as you remember it. You should avoid skipping a dose. You should not stop taking the medicine abruptly as it can lead to withdrawal symptoms like nausea, vomiting, sleeplessness, and fatigue.
Some of the most common side effects of the medicine are dryness of the mouth, constipation, menstrual abnormalities, headache, nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, and low blood pressure. These side effects are mild and should not disrupt your day-to-day life activities. However, if these side effects bother you, you should consult your doctor.
You should inform your doctor if you have a prolactinoma, breast cancer, diabetes mellitus, and are pregnant. This medicine should not be prescribed in such conditions. Serepose 1 mg tablets should be prescribed with precaution in the elderly and in those who have kidney or liver disease. Serepose 1 mg tablets increase the chances of stroke in the elderly with dementia. This medicine can cause weight gain and an increase in blood lipid levels. Exercising regularly and maintaining a healthy lifestyle can help you to maintain your weight.
Uses
- Serepose 1 mg tablet treats schizophrenia.
Contraindications
- Serepose 1 mg tablet is contraindicated in the following cases:
- If you have had allergic reactions to the medicine
- If you have taken with Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs) like Tranylcypromine, Selegiline. The combination of the medicines can cause severe adverse effects like flushing, low blood pressure levels, coma, and can eventually cause death
- If you suffer from pre-existing heart diseases
- If you have pre-existing liver diseases as the medicine is metabolised in the liver
- If you are a child, adolescent and young adult as this medicine increase the chances of the emergence of suicidal thoughts in them
- If you suffer from diseases related to the lungs as it decreases the respiratory rate
- If you suffer from a history of addiction. This medicine has habit-forming potential.
- If you are elderly with dementia as it increases the chances of stroke
Side effects
- The side effects of Serepose 1 mg tablet is as follows:
- Drowsiness
- Menstrual abnormalities
- Discharge from breast
- Constipation
- Dryness in mouth
- Weight gain
- Low blood pressure levels
- Involuntary muscle contractions
- Restlessness
- Urinary Retention
Precautions and Warnings
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
Talk to your doctor if
- You have any drastic changes in mood or behaviour.
- You have thoughts related to suicide and self-harm.
- You have angle-closure glaucoma as Serepose 1mg tablets may increase the severity of the symptoms.
- You are elderly as dose modifications may be required.
- You have any pre-existing kidney conditions. This medicine is primarily excreted through urine. Hence, a decrease in the excretion of the medicine can increase its concentration in the body.
- You experience convulsions even after taking this medicine. Alternative medicine may be prescribed to control any future episodes of seizure.
Directions for Use
- Take this medicine exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
- Do not exceed the recommended dosage.
- Seek medical help immediately, if you have any side effects.
- Make sure that the treatment is complete.
- Do not discontinue using this medication without consulting your physician first.
- Keep the medicines in the container with the lid tightly closed.
Storage and disposal
Keep this medicine packed in the packet or container it came in. Keep this medication in a cool and dry place, at a temperature below 30°C. Store it according to the package or label’s directions. Dispose of the unused tablet with caution. Make sure that this medication is not accessible to kids or pets.
Dosage
Overdose
Taking more than the recommended dose of Serepose 1 mg tablets can cause symptoms like decreased heart rate, low blood pressure, sedation, convulsions, and coma. You should immediately consult a doctor or rush to the nearby emergency room.
Missed a Dose
If you miss a Serepose 1 mg tablet dose, you should take it as soon as possible. However, if it’s time for the next dose to be taken, you may skip the dose and continue with your normal schedule. You should not take two doses at a time to compensate for the missed dose.
Mode of Action
How Does It Work?
Serepose 1 mg tablet contains a combination of Trifluoperazine and Chlordiazepoxide. Trifluoperazine belongs to the class of typical antipsychotics. This medicine binds to the dopamine receptors in the nerve endings. An increase in the concentration of chemical substances like dopamine helps to eliminate symptoms like low mood, low energy, and anxiety. Chlordiazepoxide belongs to the benzodiazepines group of sedatives and hypnotics. It increases the concentration of gamma-amino-butyric (GABA) in the nerve endings. Hence, it calms the mind and decreases the incidence of panic disorders.
Interactions
Interactions with other medicines
- Antidepressants (bupropion, fluoxetine) cause drowsiness and impairment in judgement.
- Antiepileptics (phenytoin) as it decreases the efficacy of Serepose 1 mg tablets.
- Anti-malaria medication (Quinidine) as the combination can cause abnormalities in the heart.
- Medicines used to treat urine incontinence (darifenacin, fesoterodine, oxybutynin, tolterodine) as they become ineffective in the presence of Serepose 1 mg tablets.
- Bronchodilators (ipratropium or tiotropium) as it can increase the chances of tremors.
- Antihistamines (cetirizine) as they cause drowsiness.
- Antiarrhythmics (propafenone, flecainide) as the combination can increase the chances of palpitations and abnormalities in the heart rhythm.
- Antifungals (ketoconazole) as Serepose 1 mg tablets decrease the efficacy of the medicine.
- Antacids (Cimetidine, Omeprazole) as it decreases the absorption of the Serepose 1 mg tablets.
- Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (Isocarboxazid, Phenelzine, Selegiline) should not be combined with Serepose 1 mg tablets as it can worsen the symptoms of low blood pressure and can lead to coma(state of unconsciousness).
- Antibiotics (Clarithromycin, erythromycin) decrease the efficacy of Serepose 1 mg tablet.
Interactions with food items
- There are no known adverse reactions between food and Serepose 1 mg tablets.
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Manufacturer Details
Manufacturer Name:UNIMARCK PHARMA INDIA LIMITED
Address:<p>1. SCO 264SECTOR 32 CHANDIGARH UT CH 000000 IN</p>
Vendor Details
Fulfillment Information: Serepose 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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