Rx Name [THIORIDAZINE, 28160824]
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THIORIDAZINE 10MG TAB (MAT)
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28160824
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PHENOTHIAZINES
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When heavy sedation is not required. For restless, confused geriatric patients at night. Schizophrenia and other psychoses
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Causes less extrapy ramidal problems. Possibility of retinal pigmentation after prolonged usage and at doses over the maximum. More likely to induce hypotension. Contraindicated in cardiac disease. C.f. prescribing in liver and renal disease p. 18; 38.
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Adult: 150-300mg in 3 divided doses to a maximum of 800mg/day . Elderly: 30-100mg daily . Pediatric: 0.5mg/kg/day in divided doses to a maximum of 3mg/kg/day .
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