Melleril may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
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Melleril is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
UNSAFE
Melleril may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
As Melleril may impair your thinking or reactions. Avoid getting up too fast from a sitting or lying position, or you may feel dizzy and this may affect your ability to drive.
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There is limited information available on the use of Melleril in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
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There is limited information available on the use of Melleril in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Medicine Overview of Melleril 10mg Tablet
Introduction
Melleril is a prescription medicine used in the treatment of schizophrenia. It alters the thoughts and elevates the mood, improving the person’s ability to think, feel and behave.
Melleril should be taken with food, preferably at the same time each ... Show more
Uses of Melleril
Schizophrenia
Side effects of Melleril
Common
Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing)
Sleepiness
Dryness in mouth
Abnormality of voluntary movements
Weight gain
Increased prolactin level in blood
Urinary retention
Constipation
Muscle stiffness
Tremor
How to use Melleril
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Melleril is to be taken with food.
How Melleril works
Melleril is a typical antipsychotic. It works by blocking the action of dopamine, a chemical messenger in the brain that affects thoughts and mood.
Quick Tips
Melleril should be taken with food, preferably at the same time every day.
It may increase your weight, blood sugar and cholesterol. Eat healthy, exercise regularly and monitor your blood levels regularly.
Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Melleril can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
Get regular eye examinations while taking this medicine, as it can sometimes cause eye problems.
Get regular blood tests to monitor the levels of electrolytes (salts such as potassium and magnesium) in your blood as suggested by your doc ... Show more
Regularly get your heart function monitored as suggested by your doctor.
Inform your doctor if you experience any abnormal movements, particularly of the face, lips, jaw and tongue, while taking this medicine.
Brief Description
Indication
Depression, Schizophrenia
Administration
Should be taken with food.
Adult Dose
Oral
Schizophrenia
Adult: Initially, 50-100 mg tid, gradually increased if necessary in increments of not more than 100 mg wkly. Usual daily dose: 2 ... Show more
Child Dose
Oral
Schizophrenia
Child: 2-12 yr: Initially, 0.5 mg/kg daily in divided doses, increased gradually until optimum effect obtained. Max: 3 mg/kg dail ... Show more
Renal Dose
Renal impairment: Lower initial doses and more gradual dosage increase.
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity to phenothiazines, comatose states, pre-exisitng CNS depression, severe CVS disorders, uncorrected hypokalaemia or any electrolyte im ... Show more
Mode of Action
Thioridazine, a phenothiazine antipsychotic, exhibits strong beta-adrenergic blocking effects and depresses the release of hypothalamic and hypophysea ... Show more
Precaution
Patient w/ severe CV disease, narrow-angle glaucoma, Parkinson's disease, seizure disorder. Avoid abrupt withdrawal. Hepatic and renal impairment. Eld ... Show more
Side Effect
Tardive dyskinesia; leucopenia, neutropenia, agranulocytosis; drowsiness, pseudoparkinsonism and other extrapyramidal symptoms 60%;
Dry mouth, blurre ... Show more
Interaction
Potentiates adverse effects of anticholinergics. Concurrent use of TCAs leads to raised blood levels of both drugs. May antagonise effects of levodopa ... Show more
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