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Andol 10 mg Tablet

Haloperidol (10mg)

₹44.80


Product Code: 166535
Availability: In Stock
Manufacturer: D D Pharmaceuticals
Constituents

Haloperidol (10mg)

Usage of Andol 10 mg Tablet

Andol 10 mg Tablet is used in the treatment of schizophrenia.

Possible Side-effects

Common
  • Sleepiness
  • Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing)
  • Dryness in mouth
  • Abnormality of voluntary movements
  • Weight gain
  • Increased prolactin level in blood
  • Urinary retention
  • Constipation
  • Muscle rigidity

Unit

10 tablets in 1 strip

Manufacturer

D D Pharmaceuticals

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How to use Andol 10 mg Tablet

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. Andol 10 mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Medicine Works

Andol 10 mg Tablet is a typical antipsychotic. It works by blocking the action of dopamine, a chemical messenger in the brain that affects thoughts and mood.

Related Warnings

Taking haloperidol together with alcohol may increase side effects such as dizziness, drowsiness, confusion, and difficulty concentrating.

Andol 10 mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.
Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

Andol 10 mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggest that the drug could represent a significant risk to the baby.
If Andol 10 mg Tablet is used, monitor the baby for excessive sleepiness.

Andol 10 mg Tablet may make you feel dizzy, sleepy, tired, or decrease alertness. If this happens, do not drive.

Andol 10 mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Andol 10 mg Tablet is recommended.
However, patients with severe kidney disease may need to be started at a lower dose as it may cause excessive sleepiness in these patients.

Andol 10 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Andol 10 mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Expert Advice

  • Andol 10 mg Tablet helps treat schizophrenia.
  • It is less likely to cause weight gain as compared to other similar medicines.
  • Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Andol 10 mg Tablet may cause dizziness and sleepiness.
  • Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can cause increased dizziness.
  • Inform your doctor if you experience any abnormal movements or have difficulty controlling movements.
  • It may affect how your body regulates your temperature. Avoid getting dehydrated and drink plenty of fluids.
  • Your doctor may check your heart function and level of electrolytes such as sodium and magnesium before you start treatment with this medicine and regularly thereafter.
  • Do not stop taking Andol 10 mg Tablet without talking  to your doctor first as it may cause worsening of symptoms.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q. Is Andol a controlled drug or narcotic or addictive?

No,Andol is not a controlled drug, narcotic or addictive

Q. Is Andol a benzo or a neuroleptic or MAOI?

No,Andol is not a benzo or MAOI or a neuroleptic. It is an antipsychotic. It works by blocking the action of dopamine receptors in brain, which decreases the excessive dopamine activity in the brain

Q. Is Andol used for nausea?

No,Andol is not used for nausea

Q. Is haloperidol like alprazolam (Xanax)?

Haloperidol is an antipsychotic, which is used to treat mental illnesses that affect an individuals" thinking, feeling or behaviour. These illnesses include to treat schizophrenia, psychoses, mania, behavioural problems and Gilles de la Tourette syndrome (chronic multiple motor and vocal ticsinvoluntary responses) in adults and children. It is also used for persistent hiccups in adults. Alprazolam (Xanax) belongs to benzodiazepine group of dugs, and is used in the treatment of insomnia and anxiety

Q. Is Andol a sedative/ make you sleepy?

Yes,Andol can cause sedation

Q. Can you take haloperidol with lorazepam?

Haloperidol interacts with lorazepam to cause increased sedation and impaired attention. Please consult your doctor before taking haloperidol with diazepam

Q. Does Andol cause weight gain or does Andol cause tardive dyskinesia?

Yes, in some people Andol may cause weight gain and tardive dyskinesia

Q. Does Andol cause respiratory depression/ hallucination?

Andol may cause dyspnea as well as other bahavioral abnormalities in patients. It is not known to cause respiratory depression/ hallucination.Show moreShow less

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