Serenace 1.5mg 20 Tablets

Babies: Not applicable Lactating mothers: Serenace may be unsafe to use during breastfeeding as it is excreted in human milk. If the doctor prescribes the medicine, then you should monitor the baby for excessive sleepiness.
Pregnancy: Serenace may be unsafe during pregnancy. There are limited and inadequate studies on the use of serenace in pregnant women.
Take this medicine only if the doctor advises. Driving: Serenace is unsafe to use while driving as it affects the ability to drive by causing blurred vision, decreased alertness, and make you feel sleepy. Alcohol: It is unsafe to take alcohol while taking serenace as it may increase the nervous system side effects such as drowsiness, dizziness, difficulty in concentrating. Kidney: Serenace is considered safe to use if prescribed in patients with kidney disease. The dose adjustment is not recommended.
Seek a doctor’s advice. Liver: Serenace must be used with caution in patients with liver disease. The dose adjustment is recommended.
Seek a doctor’s advice before taking this medicine..

Restlessness Uncontrolled movements of arms, legs, tongue, cheeks, jaw, and mouth Muscle stiffness Sedation Weight gain Erectile dysfunction.

Serenace acts as a dopamine receptor antagonist in the brain, which results in a decrease in dopamine levels and thus, relieving the symptoms of schizophrenia..

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible. If it is near the time of the next dose, then skip the missed dose.
Take the prescribed dose on your regular time daily. Don't double the dose to catch up with the missed dose..

• Serenace is an antipsychotic prescribed to treat schizophrenia, mania, and anxiety disorder. • Take the medicine exactly as advised by the doctor. Do not miss the dose even if you feel better, as it may worsen your condition. • If you experience any undesirable effects, then seek the doctor’s advice.
Inform your doctor if you experience the tongue, mouth, arms, and legs uncontrolled movement. • Serenace causes sedation and dizziness, so it is better to avoid driving while taking this medicine. • Avoid alcohol consumption while taking this medicine as it may make you feel sleepy and dizzy. • Monitor blood sugar and cholesterol levels as this tablet can lead to weight gain. Moderate exercises need to be done. • Seek a doctor’s advice before taking this medicine in pregnancy, breastfeeding, and liver disorder..

Contraindicated • Serenace + Cabergoline: Serenace decreases the effects of cabergoline by opposing its effect. • Serenace + Ropinirole: Concurrent administration may lead to serotonin toxicity resulting in fever, muscle stiffness, and autonomic dysfunction • Serenace + Quinidine: Concurrent administration may result in increased qtc interval leading to ventricular tachycardia. Serious • Serenace + Carbamazepine: Carbamazepine may decrease the level or effect of serenace by increasing the metabolism through the liver. • Serenace + Chloramphenicol: Chloramphenicol increases the effect of serenace by decreasing the metabolism of serenace through the liver. • Serenace + Amiodarone: Concurrent administration may result in increased qtc interval leading to ventricular tachycardia. Monitor closely • Serenace + Azithromycin: Concurrent administration may result in increased qtc interval leading to ventricular tachycardia. • Serenace + Epinephrine: Epinephrine decreases sedation, whereas serenace increases sedation. Minor • Serenace + Galantamine: Serenace increases the level or effect of galantamine by affecting the metabolism through the liver. • Serenace + Risperidone: Serenace increases the level or effect of risperidone by decreasing the metabolism..