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Siquil is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Schizophrenia. Other than this, Siquil has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Siquil. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Siquil side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Siquil are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Siquil is Moderate for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Siquil's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Siquil related warnings section.
Siquil can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Siquil in conditions like Depression, Heart Failure, Dementia. Other contraindications of Siquil have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Siquil may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Siquil, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Siquil is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other 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
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Siquil safe for pregnant women?
Siquil can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Siquil right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Siquil safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Siquil. It should only be taken after medical advice.
What is the effect of Siquil on the Kidneys?
There is no research available on the side effects of Siquil on kidney. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Siquil on the Liver?
So far, no research has been carried out on the effects of Siquil on the liver. So it is not known whether taking Siquil will affect the liver or not.
What is the effect of Siquil on the Heart?
Siquil may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Siquil should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Siquil unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Siquil habit forming or addictive?
Siquil does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Siquil, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Siquil can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Siquil is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Yes, taking Siquil can treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Siquil
Taking Siquil with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Siquil
Taking Siquil 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 439-440