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Melleril

Generic Name: Thioridazine; Thioridazine hydrochloride
Product Name: Melleril

Indication of Melleril:

Melleril is used to treat psychotic disorders unresponsive to at least 2 other antipsychotics.

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Action of Melleril:

Antagonise D2 receptors resulting in anti-psychotic effects, including relief from symptoms such as hallucinations, delusions or abnormal behaviour/thought.

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Dose advice of Melleril:

Adult:
  • 50-600mg daily in 3 divided doses. Maximum 800mg daily for up to 4 weeks.

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    Schedule of Melleril:

    S4

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    Common side effects of Melleril:

  • Anticholinergic effects: dry mouth, blurred vision, constipation, tachycardia, urinary hesitancy, increased intraocular pressure, nausea, sexual adverse effects.
  • Orthostatic hypotension
  • Sedation
  • Extrapyramidal effects (Parkinsonism, Akathisia, Dystonias, Tardive Dyskinesia)
  • Hyperprolactinaemia (may result in galactorrhoea, gynaecomastia, amenorrhoea or infertility)

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    Uncommon side effects of Melleril:

  • Allergic reactions
  • Pigmentary changes of skin or eyes
  • Corneal and lens opacities
  • Hypothermia
  • Hyperthermia
  • SIADH

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    Diseases treated by Melleril:

    Treatments associated with Melleril:


    For further information talk to your doctor.


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    calendar icon Modified: 9/5/2006 calendar icon Created: 22/7/2003

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