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Brand: Mellaril
Thioridazine is an antipsychotic medication primarily used to treat schizophrenia. It belongs to the phenothiazine class of drugs and works by blocking dopamine receptors in the brain. It can help manage symptoms like hallucinations, delusions, and disorganized thinking. However, due to its potential for serious side effects, including heart rhythm problems, it's generally reserved for cases where other antipsychotics haven't been effective or tolerated.
Used to treat schizophrenia in patients who have not responded to other antipsychotic medications.
Outcome:
Increased risk of irregular heartbeats
Mechanism:
Both drugs prolong the QT interval.
Outcome:
Increased risk of neurotoxicity
Mechanism:
Pharmacodynamic interaction
Outcome:
Reduced absorption of thioridazine
Mechanism:
Chelation or altered gastric pH
No new formulations of thioridazine are anticipated due to its safety concerns.
Due to its withdrawal from the market, there is a 0% likelihood of thioridazine being reintroduced for general use.
Antipsychotic, Phenothiazine
Phenothiazine