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Penridol is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Schizophrenia.
The correct dosage of Penridol depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Penridol can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Penridol are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
In addition, Penridol's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Moderate for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Penridol related warnings talks about Penridol's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Penridol is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome are examples of such conditions. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Penridol contraindications section.
Drug reaction of Penridol with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Penridol is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Penridol is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Penridol safe for pregnant women?
Penridol can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Penridol right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Penridol safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding can experience some moderate side effects of Penridol. Immediately discontinue Penridol if you observe any side effects. Contact your doctor, and restart using it only if your doctor considers it safe for you.
What is the effect of Penridol on the Kidneys?
No research work has been carried out till date on effects of Penridol on kidney. So it is not known whether taking Penridol will cause side effects on kidney or not.
What is the effect of Penridol on the Liver?
There is no research available on the side effects of Penridol on the liver. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Penridol on the Heart?
Penridol has very mild side effects on the heart.
Penridol should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Penridol unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Penridol habit forming or addictive?
Penridol is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Penridol can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Penridol only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Yes, in many cases, taking Penridol can help with mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Penridol
Taking Penridol with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Penridol
Taking Penridol with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 441