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Calmperidone is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Schizophrenia.
The right dosage of Calmperidone depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Calmperidone as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Calmperidone go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Calmperidone's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Calmperidone has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Calmperidone related warnings section.
Calmperidone is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Dementia, Tardive Dyskinesia as it can result in adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Calmperidone contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Calmperidone have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Calmperidone is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Calmperidone 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 Calmperidone safe for pregnant women?
Calmperidone may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Calmperidone, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Calmperidone safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Calmperidone. It should only be taken after medical advice.
What is the effect of Calmperidone on the Kidneys?
There are no side effects of Calmperidone on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Calmperidone on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of Calmperidone on the liver.
What is the effect of Calmperidone on the Heart?
Calmperidone has very mild side effects on the heart.
Calmperidone 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 Calmperidone unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Calmperidone habit forming or addictive?
Calmperidone does not cause addiction.
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 Calmperidone can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Calmperidone only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Yes, Calmperidone is useful in treating mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Calmperidone
Taking Calmperidone with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Calmperidone
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Calmperidone as it can have severe side effects.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 672-673
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Fanaptâ„¢ (iloperidone)