Serenace 10 Tablet 20's belongs to a group of medications called ‘antipsychotics’. It is used in the treatment of Schizophrenia or psychosis and Tourette Syndrome. Schizophrenia is characterized by hallucinations symptoms (seeing or hearing things that are not real) and delusions (wrong beliefs). Serenace 10 Tablet 20's prevents the occurrence of these symptoms. Tourette syndrome is a disorder that involves repetitive movements or unwanted sounds (tics) that can't be easily controlled.
Serenace 10 Tablet 20's contains ‘Haloperidol’, which is a typical antipsychotic drug. It works by blocking the action of dopamine, a chemical messenger in the brain that affects thoughts and mood.
Take Serenace 10 Tablet 20's as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Serenace 10 Tablet 20's as long as your doctor has recommended it for you, depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects such as abnormality of voluntary movements, constipation, dryness in the mouth, the increased prolactin level in the blood, muscle stiffness, orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing), sleepiness, tremor, urinary retention, weight gain. Most of these side effects of Serenace 10 Tablet 20's do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if these side effects persist longer, please consult your doctor.
Do not take Serenace 10 Tablet 20's if you are allergic to Serenace 10 Tablet 20's or any other ingredients present in it. Tell your doctor if you or anyone in your family has ever had prolonged QT syndrome, breast cancer, bipolar disorder, citrullinemia, seizures, chest pain, or thyroid disease. Serenace 10 Tablet 20's is not recommended during pregnancy as it may affect the unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding before taking Serenace 10 Tablet 20's. It is not recommended for use in children under 1 year of age. Serenace 10 Tablet 20's is used with caution in neuroleptic malignant syndrome, tardive dyskinesia, and dementia-related psychosis.