Thioridazine

Thioridazine: an effective drug for mental disorders

Thioridazine is an antipsychotic belonging to the group of phenothiazine derivatives. It is widely used in psychiatry for the treatment of various mental disorders, including acute and chronic schizophrenic syndromes, obsessive states, endogenous depression, states of psychomotor agitation of various origins, neuroses with accompanying tension, agitation, obsessive states and feelings of fear, tics, withdrawal syndrome in substance abuse and chronic alcoholism.

Thioridazine is produced in Russia by Dalkhimpharm and Masterlek, as well as in Canada by New Pharm and Vector. The medicine is available in the form of film-coated tablets with a dosage of 10 mg and 25 mg. The active substance of thioridazine is the name of the drug itself.

Like any medicine, thioridazine has contraindications and side effects. Contraindications include hypersensitivity to the drug, acute depression, coma, severe diseases of the liver, central nervous system and cardiovascular system, pregnancy, breastfeeding and children under 4 years of age.

Side effects of thioridazine may include drowsiness, parkinsonism and other extrapyramidal symptoms, lethargy, restlessness, psychomotor agitation, psychotic reactions, headache, electrocardiogram changes, blurred vision, dry mouth, nausea, vomiting, constipation, diarrhea, pallor, galactorrhea, engorgement of the mammary glands, amenorrhea, delayed ejaculation, peripheral edema, photophobia, swelling of the parotid glands, allergic skin manifestations in the form of urticaria.

Thioridazine may interact with other drugs. It is incompatible with adrenaline, anesthetics, guanethidine and reserpine. Thioridazine enhances the effect of hypnotics, analgesics, narcotics and alcohol, while it weakens the effect of levodopa and amphetamine. Amitriptyline and antihistamines may increase the anticholinergic activity of thioridazine, and antidiabetic agents may increase the likelihood of pancreatic damage.

It is important to note that all medications must be taken under medical supervision. Self-medication can be dangerous and lead to undesirable consequences. If you have a mental disorder or other medical condition that requires drug treatment, contact your doctor to receive a proper diagnosis and appropriate treatment. Your doctor will be able to assess your individual needs and the risks of using thioridazine or other medications.