Generic Mellaril® : Thioridazine
Medication information about generic Mellaril
Important information about usage, risks and possible side-effects..
Other name brands for this medication
Thioril, Ridazin, Multizine, Tensaril, Thiorus, Orida, Zeneril, Shiril, R Zin
Possible Uses of Thioridazine :
Thioridazine is a prescription medicine used to treat the symptoms of Schizophrenia and Depressive Disorders. Thioridazine may be used alone or with other medications. Thioridazine belongs to a class of drugs called Antipsychotics, Phenothiazine. It is not known if Thioridazine is safe and effective in children younger than 2 years of age.
Before using Thioridazine :
You should not use thioridazine if you have a heart rhythm disorder, a history of long QT syndrome, untreated or uncontrolled high blood pressure, very low blood pressure, or if you have drowsiness, slow breathing, weak pulse, or decreased alertness.
Thioridazine is not approved for use in older adults with dementia-related psychosis.
Thioridazine can cause a serious heart problem, especially if you also use certain other medicines for infections, asthma, heart problems, high blood pressure, depression, mental illness, cancer, malaria, or HIV. Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any you start or stop using.
How to take Thioridazine :
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose. Use the medicine exactly as directed.
You will need frequent medical tests. Your heart function may need to be checked using an electrocardiograph or ECG (sometimes called an EKG).
If you need surgery, tell the surgeon ahead of time that you are using thioridazine.
Precautions When Using Thioridazine :
Leukopenia and/or agranulocytosis and convulsive seizures have been reported but are infrequent. In schizophrenic patients with epilepsy, anticonvulsant medication should be maintained during treatment with thioridazine. Pigmentary retinopathy, which has been observed primarily in patients taking larger than recommended doses, is characterized by diminution of visual acuity, brownish coloring of vision, and impairment of night vision; examination of the fundus discloses deposits of pigment. The possibility of this complication may be reduced by remaining within the recommended limits of dosage.
Where patients are participating in activities requiring complete mental alertness (e.g., driving) it is advisable to administer the phenothiazines cautiously and to increase the dosage gradually. Female patients appear to have a greater tendency to orthostatic hypotension than male patients. The administration of epinephrine should be avoided in the treatment of drug-induced hypotension in view of the fact that phenothiazines may induce a reversed epinephrine effect on occasion. Should a vasoconstrictor be required, the most suitable are levarterenol and phenylephrine.
Antipsychotic drugs elevate prolactin levels; the elevation persists during chronic administration. Tissue culture experiments indicate that approximately one-third of human breast cancers are prolactin dependent in vitro, a factor of potential importance if the prescription of these drugs is contemplated in a patient with a previously detected breast cancer. Although disturbances such as galactorrhea, amenorrhea, gynecomastia, and impotence have been reported, the clinical significance of elevated serum prolactin levels is unknown for most patients. An increase in mammary neoplasms has been found in rodents after chronic administration of neuroleptic drugs. Neither clinical studies nor epidemiologic studies conducted to date, however, have shown an association between chronic administration of these drugs and mammary tumorigenesis; the available evidence is considered too limited to be conclusive at this time.
Side Effects of Thioridazine :
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
High doses or long-term use of thioridazine can cause a serious movement disorder that may not be reversible. The longer you use thioridazine, the more likely you are to develop this disorder, especially if you are a woman or an older adult.
Call your doctor at once if you have: uncontrolled muscle movements in your arms, legs, or face (chewing, lip smacking, frowning, tongue movement, blinking or eye movement); fast or pounding heartbeats, fluttering in your chest, shortness of breath, and sudden dizziness (like you might pass out); agitation, confusion;
seizure (convulsions); decreased night vision, tunnel vision, watery eyes, increased sensitivity to light; little or no urinating; low white blood cell counts--fever, chills, mouth sores, skin sores, sore throat, cough, trouble breathing, feeling light-headed; or severe nervous system reaction--very stiff (rigid) muscles, high fever, sweating, confusion, fast or uneven heartbeats, tremors, feeling like you might pass out.
Drug Interactions of Thioridazine :
Taking thioridazine with other drugs that make you sleepy or slow your breathing can cause dangerous or life-threatening side effects. Ask your doctor before using opioid medication, a sleeping pill, a muscle relaxer, or medicine for anxiety or seizures.
Many drugs can affect thioridazine, and some drugs should not be used at the same time. Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any medicine you start or stop using. This includes prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible interactions are listed here.
Missed dose of Thioridazine :
Take the medicine as soon as you can, but skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next dose. Do not take two doses at one time.
Over dose of Thioridazine :
If someone has overdosed and has serious symptoms such as passing out or trouble breathing, call a poison control center right away.
Storage of Thioridazine :
Store at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light.
Other Information of Thioridazine :
FOR BEST RESULTS, this medicine should be used along with exercise, a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet, and a weight loss program if you are overweight. FOLLOW THE DIETARY PLAN provided by your doctor. DO NOT SHARE THIS MEDICINE with others for whom it was not prescribed. DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE for other health conditions. KEEP THIS MEDICINE out of the reach of children and pets. IF USING THIS MEDICINE FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, obtain refills before your supply runs out
MISSPELLINGS OF THIORIDAZINE :
Melliril, Melleril, Mellarl, Mellarel, Melliaril, Mellaril, Melaril, Mellirial, Mellirial, Mellaril, Meleril, Melliral, Melloral, Mellarin, Mellarill, Melaril, Milaril, Melarill,
Mellarel, Meleril, Thioridazene, Thioridazinee, Thioridazn, Thioridizine, Thioridinase, Thioridazne, Thiodazine, Thiridazine, Thioradazine, Trioridazine, Thiorodazine, Thioridazne, Thioridazn, Thioridazene, Thioridazine, Thioridasin,
Thioridazeen, Theoridazene, Thioridazin, Thiorodazine, Thioridaseen,
Thyoridazine.
Generic Mellaril® : Thioridazine
Medication information about generic Mellaril
Important information about usage, risks and possible side-effects..
Other name brands for this medication
Thioril, Ridazin, Multizine, Tensaril, Thiorus, Orida, Zeneril, Shiril, R Zin
Possible Uses of Thioridazine :
Thioridazine is a prescription medicine used to treat the symptoms of Schizophrenia and Depressive Disorders. Thioridazine may be used alone or with other medications. Thioridazine belongs to a class of drugs called Antipsychotics, Phenothiazine. It is not known if Thioridazine is safe and effective in children younger than 2 years of age.
Before using Thioridazine :
You should not use thioridazine if you have a heart rhythm disorder, a history of long QT syndrome, untreated or uncontrolled high blood pressure, very low blood pressure, or if you have drowsiness, slow breathing, weak pulse, or decreased alertness.
Thioridazine is not approved for use in older adults with dementia-related psychosis.
Thioridazine can cause a serious heart problem, especially if you also use certain other medicines for infections, asthma, heart problems, high blood pressure, depression, mental illness, cancer, malaria, or HIV. Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any you start or stop using.
How to take Thioridazine :
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose. Use the medicine exactly as directed.
You will need frequent medical tests. Your heart function may need to be checked using an electrocardiograph or ECG (sometimes called an EKG).
If you need surgery, tell the surgeon ahead of time that you are using thioridazine.
Precautions When Using Thioridazine :
Leukopenia and/or agranulocytosis and convulsive seizures have been reported but are infrequent. In schizophrenic patients with epilepsy, anticonvulsant medication should be maintained during treatment with thioridazine. Pigmentary retinopathy, which has been observed primarily in patients taking larger than recommended doses, is characterized by diminution of visual acuity, brownish coloring of vision, and impairment of night vision; examination of the fundus discloses deposits of pigment. The possibility of this complication may be reduced by remaining within the recommended limits of dosage.
Where patients are participating in activities requiring complete mental alertness (e.g., driving) it is advisable to administer the phenothiazines cautiously and to increase the dosage gradually. Female patients appear to have a greater tendency to orthostatic hypotension than male patients. The administration of epinephrine should be avoided in the treatment of drug-induced hypotension in view of the fact that phenothiazines may induce a reversed epinephrine effect on occasion. Should a vasoconstrictor be required, the most suitable are levarterenol and phenylephrine.
Antipsychotic drugs elevate prolactin levels; the elevation persists during chronic administration. Tissue culture experiments indicate that approximately one-third of human breast cancers are prolactin dependent in vitro, a factor of potential importance if the prescription of these drugs is contemplated in a patient with a previously detected breast cancer. Although disturbances such as galactorrhea, amenorrhea, gynecomastia, and impotence have been reported, the clinical significance of elevated serum prolactin levels is unknown for most patients. An increase in mammary neoplasms has been found in rodents after chronic administration of neuroleptic drugs. Neither clinical studies nor epidemiologic studies conducted to date, however, have shown an association between chronic administration of these drugs and mammary tumorigenesis; the available evidence is considered too limited to be conclusive at this time.
Side Effects of Thioridazine :
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
High doses or long-term use of thioridazine can cause a serious movement disorder that may not be reversible. The longer you use thioridazine, the more likely you are to develop this disorder, especially if you are a woman or an older adult.
Call your doctor at once if you have: uncontrolled muscle movements in your arms, legs, or face (chewing, lip smacking, frowning, tongue movement, blinking or eye movement); fast or pounding heartbeats, fluttering in your chest, shortness of breath, and sudden dizziness (like you might pass out); agitation, confusion;
seizure (convulsions); decreased night vision, tunnel vision, watery eyes, increased sensitivity to light; little or no urinating; low white blood cell counts--fever, chills, mouth sores, skin sores, sore throat, cough, trouble breathing, feeling light-headed; or severe nervous system reaction--very stiff (rigid) muscles, high fever, sweating, confusion, fast or uneven heartbeats, tremors, feeling like you might pass out.
Drug Interactions of Thioridazine :
Taking thioridazine with other drugs that make you sleepy or slow your breathing can cause dangerous or life-threatening side effects. Ask your doctor before using opioid medication, a sleeping pill, a muscle relaxer, or medicine for anxiety or seizures.
Many drugs can affect thioridazine, and some drugs should not be used at the same time. Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any medicine you start or stop using. This includes prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible interactions are listed here.
Missed dose of Thioridazine :
Take the medicine as soon as you can, but skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next dose. Do not take two doses at one time.
Over dose of Thioridazine :
If someone has overdosed and has serious symptoms such as passing out or trouble breathing, call a poison control center right away.
Storage of Thioridazine :
Store at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light.
Other Information of Thioridazine :
FOR BEST RESULTS, this medicine should be used along with exercise, a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet, and a weight loss program if you are overweight. FOLLOW THE DIETARY PLAN provided by your doctor. DO NOT SHARE THIS MEDICINE with others for whom it was not prescribed. DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE for other health conditions. KEEP THIS MEDICINE out of the reach of children and pets. IF USING THIS MEDICINE FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, obtain refills before your supply runs out
MISSPELLINGS OF THIORIDAZINE :
Melliril, Melleril, Mellarl, Mellarel, Melliaril, Mellaril, Melaril, Mellirial, Mellirial, Mellaril, Meleril, Melliral, Melloral, Mellarin, Mellarill, Melaril, Milaril, Melarill,
Mellarel, Meleril, Thioridazene, Thioridazinee, Thioridazn, Thioridizine, Thioridinase, Thioridazne, Thiodazine, Thiridazine, Thioradazine, Trioridazine, Thiorodazine, Thioridazne, Thioridazn, Thioridazene, Thioridazine, Thioridasin,
Thioridazeen, Theoridazene, Thioridazin, Thiorodazine, Thioridaseen,
Thyoridazine.
FAQ
1. What is Mellaril and what is it used for?
Mellaril is a medical drug available to ua under the brand name thioridazine that belongs to phenothiazine group of medication. This medicine is used to prevent mental/mood disorders such as anxiety, suicidal attempts, aggression, etc.
2. When and how to use Mellaril?
Mellaril is available to us in a form of pill that must be taken by mouth with or without food as per your doctor's prescription. An ideal dose of 2-4 tablets per day is recommended. The dosage is based on your medical condition and its response to the medicine. The frequency or amount of doses may get reduced once your condition improves. Take the medicine at the same time daily to get the most benefits from it. Do not increase the dose or take it more often than prescribed.
3. What are the side effects of using Mellaril?
Common side effects observed while medicating with Mellaril are drowsiness, dizziness, headache, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, weight gain, stuffy nose, dry mouth, restlessness, difficult urinating, etc. Inform the doctor is these conditions persist or get worse.Â
4. Can mellaril affect your heart?
Mellaril could increase the risk of serious heart problems if you are taking this medicine along with certain other medicines that are used to treat asthma, high blood pressure, mental illness, cancer, HIV, malaria, infections, etc.
5. Does Malleril cause weight gain?
According to several studies, Malleril was associated with a mean weight gain during its medication for several time periods.
