Ilodon 6mg (Tablet)
Manufactured by: Beacon Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
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Ilodon is indicated for
- Schizophrenia
Precautions and warnings
This medicine should not be used to treat psychosis related to dementia.
It can cause the heart’s QT interval to be longer, so use caution if you take other medicines or have conditions that also affect the QT interval.
Do not use this drug if you have liver problems.
There is a risk of serious side effects like neuroleptic malignant syndrome and movement problems.
Possible anticholinergic side effects include confusion and agitation.
It may cause blood problems, such as low white blood cell counts.
This drug can also cause low blood pressure when standing up (orthostatic hypotension).
Side-effects
- >10% Dizziness (20%)
- Dry mouth (15%)
- Nausea (10%)
- Somnolence (10%)
- Tachycardia (12%) 1-10% (selected) Diarrhea
- Ejaculation failure
- Myalgia
- Nasal congestion
- Orthostatic hypotension
- Palpitations
- Urinary incontinence
- Weight gain
Mode of actions
It may work by blocking both dopamine type 2 (D2) and serotonin type 2 (5-HT2) receptors.
It also acts as an alpha blocker.
Dosage & Administration
Schizophrenia
Day 1: 1 mg PO q12hr; increase qDay to effective dose of 6-12 mg PO q12hr
Day 2: 2 mg PO q12hr, THEN increase qDay by 2 mg/day to effective dose of 6-12 mg PO q12hr; not to exceed 24 mg/day
Must gradually increase dose to avoid orthostatic hypotension
Renal impairment: Unlikely to have a significant impact since
Pregnancy & Lactation
Although animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, but during pregnancy, this medicine can be used just when definitely required despite potential risks.
Mothers with a newborn baby who have used this drug during the last 3 months of pregnancy may seldom create symptoms including drowsiness, muscle stiffness or shakiness, feeding or breathing troubles, constant crying. If you notice any of these symptoms of your baby's particularly during their first month, tell the doctor immediately.
This medicine passes into breast milk. Talk to your doctor before breastfeeding.
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