Tiapride
Description
Tiapride is used for the treatment of agitation and aggressiveness in adult patients with cognitive impairment. This medicine is not recommended for use in children below 18 years of age since the safety and efficacy of use are not clinically established.
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Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Tiapride
- Vomiting
- Nausea
- Fever
- Stomach pain
- Dizziness and Drowsiness
- Skin Rash
- Itching
- Difficulty or painful urination
- Increased thirst
Uses of Tiapride
What is it prescribed for?
- Tardive dyskinesia
- Agitation and aggressiveness
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Concerns
Commonly asked questions
- Onset of actionThe amount of time required for this medicine to show its action is not clinically established.
- Duration of effectThe amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.
- Safe with alcohol?Consumption of alcohol is not recommended during treatment with this medicine due to the increased risk of severe side effects such as dizziness, difficulty in concentration, impaired judgment, etc. It is advised that you do not perform any activities that require high mental alertness such as driving a vehicle or operating machinery if you consume alcohol during treatment with this medicine.
- Is it habit forming?No habit-forming tendencies were reported.
- Usage in pregnancy?This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
- Usage while breast-feeding?This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use if you have a known allergy to Tiapride or any other inactive ingredients present along with it.
Prolactin dependent tumor
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with prolactin-dependent tumor since it may worsen the patient's condition.
Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients suffering from Neuroleptic malignant syndrome since it may worsen the patient's condition.
Pheochromocytoma
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients suffering from pheochromocytoma (a tumor in the adrenal gland), since it may worsen the patient's condition.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
General warnings
Driving or Operating machinery
This medicine may cause dizziness or drowsiness in some patients. It is advised that you do not perform any activities that require high mental alertness like driving a vehicle or operating machinery if you experience any of these symptoms during treatment with this medicine.
Use in children
This medicine is not recommended for use in children below 18 years of age since the safety and efficacy of use are not clinically established.
Seizures
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with a known history of seizures due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Report any unusual symptoms to the doctor immediately. Close monitoring of clinical condition, appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition.
Kidney diseases
This medicine should be used with caution in patients suffering from kidney diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of kidney function tests is necessary while receiving this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.
Parkinson's Disease
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with Parkinson's disease, a brain disorder that affects the movement due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Report any unusual symptoms to the doctor immediately. Close monitoring of clinical condition, appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition.
Use in elderly population
This medicine should be used with extreme caution in the elderly population due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition of the patient.
QT prolongation
This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients with a known history of prolonged QT intervals due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Report any unusual symptoms to the doctor immediately. Close monitoring of clinical condition, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition of the patient.
Missed Dose
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed dose.
Overdose
Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
N/A
Instructions
Consumption of alcohol is not recommended during treatment with this medicine due to the increased risk of severe side effects such as dizziness, difficulty in concentration, impaired judgment, etc. It is advised that you do not perform any activities that require high mental alertness such as driving a vehicle or operating machinery if you consume alcohol during treatment with this medicine.
Interaction with Medicine
Aceclofenac
Alprazolam
Amikacin
Acetazolamide
Disease interactions
Disease
Information not available.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
Take this medicine exactly advised by your doctor. Do not take in larger or smaller amounts than advised/prescribed. Consult the doctor if you experience any undesirable effects. Do not stop taking this medicine before completion of the course/without consulting your doctor.
Miscelleneous
How it works
It works by blocking the dopamine receptors in the brain and improves excitement or aggression.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Antipsychotics, Dopamine Antagonists
Schedule
Schedule H
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Tiapride [Internet]. Pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. 2018 [cited 15 December 2018]. Available from:
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Information on this page was last updated on 28 Jan 2019
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