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Senorm 1.5mg Tablet

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Product introduction

Senorm 1.5mg Tablet is a prescription medicine used in the treatment of schizophrenia. It is also used to treat psychosis, mania, severe behavior problems, and Tourette syndrome (chronic multiple motor and vocal problems and involuntary responses) in adults and children.

Senorm 1.5mg Tablet works by blocking the action of dopamine, a chemical messenger in the brain that affects thoughts and mood. It is given under the supervision of a healthcare professional only. Use it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor and if you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember. Do not stop suddenly without talking to doctor, as it may worsen your symptoms. Doctor may check heart function and level of electrolytes such as sodium and magnesium before you start treatment with this medicine and regularly thereafter. Take plenty of fluids while taking this medicine as it may also cause dehydration.

Some common side effects of this medicine includes injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness), dryness in mouth, urinary retention, constipation, and tremor. Initially, this medicine may cause sudden drop in the blood pressure when you change positions, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down. It also causes dizziness and sleepiness, do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Additionally, this medicine can lead to weight gain, eat a healthy balanced diet and exercise regularly.

Uses of Senorm Tablet

Benefits of Senorm Tablet

In Schizophrenia

Schizophrenia is a mental disorder in which a person’s thinking ability, feelings and behavior become abnormal. Senorm 1.5mg Tablet helps restore the chemical imbalances in the brain that are responsible for such changes. It improves thoughts, behavior and enhances the quality of life.

Side effects of Senorm Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Senorm

  • Sleepiness
  • Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing)
  • Dryness in mouth
  • Abnormality of voluntary movements
  • Weight gain
  • Increased prolactin level in blood
  • Urinary retention
  • Constipation
  • Muscle stiffness
  • Tremors

How to use Senorm Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Senorm 1.5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Senorm Tablet works

Senorm 1.5mg Tablet is a typical antipsychotic. It works by blocking the action of dopamine, a chemical messenger in the brain that affects thoughts and mood.

Safety advice

Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Senorm 1.5mg Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Senorm 1.5mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Senorm 1.5mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Senorm 1.5mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
Liver
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine

Quick tips

  • Senorm 1.5mg Tablet helps treat schizophrenia.
  • Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Senorm 1.5mg Tablet may cause dizziness and sleepiness.
  • Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can cause increased dizziness.
  • It may affect how your body regulates your temperature. Avoid getting dehydrated and drink plenty of fluids.
  • Inform your doctor if you experience any abnormal movements or have difficulty controlling movements.
  • Inform your doctor if you experience symptoms such as high fever, sweating, muscle stiffness, and faster breathing. These may be due to a rare side effect known as the neuroleptic malignant syndrome.
  • Your doctor may check your heart function and level of electrolytes such as sodium and magnesium before you start treatment with this medicine and regularly thereafter.
  • Do not stop taking Senorm 1.5mg Tablet without talking  to your doctor first as it may cause worsening of symptoms.

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Alkyl-phenylketone derivatives
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
NEURO CNS
Action Class
Typical Antipsychotics

Interaction with drugs

Taking Senorm with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
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Patient concerns

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mother is patient of schizophrenia since last 6 years we were using senorm la 5mg ,by sun pharma , but now that injection is not available in market,kindly suggest the substitue
Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan
Psychiatry
There are other depot preparations available in market but they can be prescribed after proper clinical examination. Please see your psychiatrist.
Hi dr. Had prescribed senorm LA 100 mg inj. we usually take 2?50 mg vials. But now they are not available. Only 5mg is available. Can we take 20 x5mg vials?
Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan
Psychiatry
No, long acting formulations are different from immediate acting but ones. Do not take immediate acting haloperidol in higher dose as it can have severe adverse effects.
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Marketer details

Name: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Address: Plot no 107/108,Namli block , Ranipool, East Sikkim 737135
Country of origin: India

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