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Serenace 0.5 Tablet


Product introduction

Serenace 0.5 Tablet is used in the treatment of schizophrenia (a mental disorder in which a person develops unreal thoughts and behavior). It works by blocking the action of a chemical messenger in the brain that affects thoughts and mood.

Serenace 0.5 Tablet is used to treat certain mental disorders such as schizophrenia (a mental illness which causes disturbed thinking, strong emotions and abnormal behaviour), mania (an abnormally elevated mood state), behavioural problems in adults and children and symptoms of Tourette's disease (repetative uncontrolled movements and sounds).

Uses of Serenace Tablet

Benefits of Serenace Tablet

In Schizophrenia

Schizophrenia is a mental disorder in which a person’s thinking ability, feelings and behavior become abnormal. Serenace 0.5 Tablet helps restore the chemical imbalances in the brain that are responsible for such changes. It improves thoughts, behavior and enhances the quality of life. It needs to be taken regularly to work effectively. Do not stop taking it unless your doctor advises you to.

Side effects of Serenace Tablet

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 Serenace

  • Agitation
  • Extrapyramidal symptoms
  • Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
  • Muscle spasm
  • Headache

How to use Serenace 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. Serenace 0.5 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Safety advice

Alcohol
UNSAFE
Serenace 0.5 Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Serenace 0.5 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.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Serenace 0.5 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 Serenace 0.5 Tablet is used, monitor the baby for excessive sleepiness.
Driving
UNSAFE
Serenace 0.5 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Serenace 0.5 Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Serenace 0.5 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.
Liver
CAUTION
Serenace 0.5 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Serenace 0.5 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

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Quick tips

  • Serenace 0.5 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 Serenace 0.5 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 Serenace 0.5 Tablet without talking  to your doctor first as it may cause worsening of symptoms.

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Butyrophenone Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
NEURO CNS
Action Class
Typical Antipsychotics

Patient concerns

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unwanted noises in ears coming and i am seeing some hallucination in left eyes i am taking clorpam 1mg - half tablet daily once during night, serenace 1.5 mg and pacitane 2 mg daily once during night, telminorm 40mg - 1 tablet every night for blood pressure, statix - f - tablet 1 every night
Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan
Psychiatry
Your symptoms are suggestive of auditory hallucinations which may be due to a psychotic disorder. It requires regular medication and treatment.
My daughter has been diagnosed for conversion disorder She was showing the symptomps such as fits , one incidence of memory loss ,vision lost, not able to speak once .Doctor in bhopal has prescribed her Serence 1.5 Pacitane Clonofit.25 thrice a day and lopez 1 mg at night.kindly guide me is all going right
Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan
Psychiatry
Conversion Reactions are primarily due to anxiety. A child is unable to express the anxiety and symptoms are converted to physical symptoms. Treatment largely depends upon exploring the cause of anxiety, training the child to deal with it and antidepressants. Psychotherapy is very important. Serenace is an antipsychotic usually prescribed for psychotic symptoms.
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References

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  2. Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 646-48.
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Name: RPG Life Sciences Ltd
Address: 463, 4 th Floor, RPG HOUSE, Dr. Annie Besant Road, Worli, Mumbai – 400 030. Maharashtra, INDIA
Country of origin: India

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