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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?
Penridol can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.
What is the effect of Penridol on the Kidneys?
Information about safety of Penridol for kidney is not available since scientific research on this topic is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Penridol on the Liver?
So far, no research has been carried out on the effects of Penridol on the liver. So it is not known whether taking Penridol will affect the liver or not.
What is the effect of Penridol on the Heart?
Penridol may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect 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 does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Penridol, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Penridol can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Penridol should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Yes, this Penridol works for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Penridol
It is safe to take Penridol with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Penridol
Taking alcohol with Penridol can be dangerous.
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