Stride 400mg Tablet
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Product introduction
Stride 400mg Tablet is used in the treatment of schizophrenia, a mental disorder that can result in hallucinations or delusions and also adversely affects a personโs ability to think and behave.
Stride 400mg Tablet is used to treat schizophrenia and Parkinson's disease (a disorder of the nervous system that causes difficulties with movement and balance) in whom other medicines have not worked.
Stride 400mg Tablet is used to treat schizophrenia and Parkinson's disease (a disorder of the nervous system that causes difficulties with movement and balance) in whom other medicines have not worked.
Uses of Stride Tablet
Benefits of Stride Tablet
In Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a mental disorder in which a personโs thinking ability, feelings and behavior become abnormal. Stride 400mg 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.
Side effects of Stride 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 youโre worried about them
Common side effects of Stride
- Skin rash
- Weight gain
- Sleepiness
- Tremors
- Breast pain
- Parkinsonism
- Akathisia (inability to stay still)
- Increased liver enzymes
- Drowsiness
How to use Stride 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. Stride 400mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Stride 400mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Stride 400mg 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
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Stride 400mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Stride 400mg Tablet should be avoided for prolonged periods and in women with a history of major depression. Tiredness, headache, and leg edema have also been reported in mothers taking Stride 400mg Tablet.
Stride 400mg Tablet should be avoided for prolonged periods and in women with a history of major depression. Tiredness, headache, and leg edema have also been reported in mothers taking Stride 400mg Tablet.
Driving
UNSAFE
Stride 400mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Stride 400mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Stride 400mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Stride 400mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Stride 400mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- Take it at bedtime to avoid feeling sleepy during the day.
- Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Stride 400mg Tablet can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
- Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine because it can make drowsiness worse.
- It may cause weight gain. Eat healthy, exercise regularly and monitor your weight regularly.
- Inform your doctor if you experience any abnormal or uncontrolled movements while taking this medicine.
- Inform your doctor if you experience symptoms such as high fever, sweating, muscle stiffness, and faster breathing. These may be due to a rare side effect known as neuroleptic malignant syndrome.
- Do not stop taking Stride 400mg Tablet without talking to your doctor first as it may cause a worsening of symptoms.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Benzenesulfonamide Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
NEURO CNS
Action Class
Atypical Antipsychotics
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Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
- Stahl SM, editor. Sulpiride. In: Stahl's Essential Pschopharmacology: Prescriber's Guide. 5th ed. New York, New York: Cambridge University Press; 2014. pp. 637-41.
- Chaves RG, Lamounier JA. Breastfeeding and maternal medications. J Pediatr (Rio J). 2004;80(5 Suppl):S189-S198. [Accessed 22 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
- Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). [Accessed 22 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
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