Manufacturer: Talent India
Salt Composition : Haloperidol(0.25mg)
Talendol 0.25mg Tablet can also be used for treating psychosis, mania, severe behavior problems in adults and children. It may be taken with or without food, preferably at the same time each day. Take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor and if you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember it. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. This medication mustn't be stopped suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may worsen your symptoms.
The most common side effects of this medicine include Agitation, insomnia, Extrapyramidal symptoms, muscle spasm, and headache. If any of these side effects bother you or get worse, let your doctor know. They may be able to suggest ways to reduce or prevent the side effects.
Before taking it, inform your doctor if you are suffering from thyroid or kidney problems, epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease, glaucoma, or any heart problems. You should not take this medicine if you are under the influence of alcohol or any sleep-inducing, cough, and/ or allergy medication. This medicine can also lead to weight gain, eat a healthy balanced diet, avoid snacking with high-calorie food, and exercise regularly.
Talendol 0.25mg Tablet is a typical antipsychotic. It works by blocking the action of dopamine, a chemical messenger in the brain that affects thoughts and mood.
The blood plasma haloperidol level reaches peak concentration at around six days post-administration and the half-life is approximately six weeks. When administered intravenously, haloperidol has a bioavailability of 100%. The onset of action occurs within seconds and lasts for around four to six hours.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Talendol
Agitation
Extrapyramidal symptoms
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
Muscle spasm
Headache
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Talendol 0.25mg Tablet 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.
Talendol 0.25mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Talendol 0.25mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
If Talendol 0.25mg Tablet is used, monitor the baby for excessive sleepiness.
Haloperidol is indicated for the treatment of the manifestations of several psychotic disorders including schizophrenia, acute psychosis, Tourette syndrome, and other severe behavioural states.
Quinidine, buspirone and fluoxetine increase the plasma haloperidol level while carbamazepine, phenobarbital and rifampicin decrease the plasma haloperidol level. The combined use of lithium and haloperidol has been shown to cause encephalopathy, extrapyramidal symptoms, coma and other neurological problems.
Do not chew, crush or break it. Talendol 0.25mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Store below 30°C
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Talendol 0.25mg 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 Talendol 0.25mg 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 Talendol 0.25mg Tablet without talking to your doctor first as it may cause worsening of symptoms.
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. Talendol 0.25mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
