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DRUGS & SUPPLEMENTS
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Dagotil
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Dagotil uses
Dagotil information
This medication works well for patients suffering from the agonies of bipolar diseases. Mostly, Dagotil helps individuals with schizophrenia and mania. By affecting the functions of different chemicals in the brain, this drug may provide relief to sufferers. However, before using this drug, patients need to be sure about the side effects that may occur. Dagotil can also be used for treating other disorders or as a complementary drug.
Dagotil warnings
In order to prescribe the correct dosage, your doctor needs to know details about your past and present medical conditions. Inform your doctor during this preliminary consultation if you suffer from any of the following diseases:
Aspiration pneumonia;
Blood circulation problems;
Bowel blockage;
Brain tumors;
Breast Cancer;
Cardiac or blood vessel problems;
Dehydration;
Dementia;
Diabetes or family history of diabetes;
Difficulty swallowing;
Drug abuse problems in the past;
Epilepsy;
Hearing impairment;
Inflammatory Bowel Disease;
Kidney disease;
Liver disease;
Parkinson's disease;
Phenylketonuria;
Poor WBC count;
Reye's syndrome.
Listed in the FDA pregnancy category C, doctors and researchers are not sure as to whether this bipolar medication can cause serious damage to the growing foetus or not, but the possibility cannot be ruled out. It is assumed that Dagotil may pass into breast milk and harm a nursing baby. If pregnant or nursing it is recommended to bring this issue up with your physician before taking this medication. So far, this drug has not been tested on children and older patients, but this drug can be dangerous for older patients as it increases the likelihood of having strokes and ischemic attacks. So far no studies have been done on children.
The bipolar medication may not work in proper harmony with all other drugs. You should inform your doctor if you are already taking any of the following drugs before he prescribes Dagotil Zydus Pharmaceuticals: Alcohol; Anafranil; Antihypertensives; Anzemet; Asendin; Atamet; Avelox; Aventyl; Betapace; Biaxin; Central nervous system depressants; Clozaril; Cordarone; Covert; Dopar; Elavil; E-mycin; Epitol; Geodon; Haldol; Halfan; Imitrex; Inapsine; Lariam; Larodopa; Larodopa; Levaquin; Mellaril; Mirapex; Norpace; Norpramin; Norpramin; Orap; Orlaam; Parlodel; Paxil; Permax; Procainbid; Pronestyl; Propulsid; Prozac; Quinaglute; Quinidex; Requip; Rythmol; Sarafem; Serentil; Sinemet; Sinequan; Sorine; Surmontil; Tegretol; Tequin; Thorazine; Tikosyn; Tofranil; Trisenox; Vascor; Vivactil; Zofran; Zomig.
Dagotil side effects
Intake of bipolar medication may cause serious allergic reactions. Breathing trouble, a closed throat, swollen lips, tongue or face are the most serious. Side effects like high body temperature, perspiration, muscle cramp, logical confusion, fluctuating heartbeat and so on associated with Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS) may also be a problem. Don't ignore these side effects as it may have serious consequences. Immediately consult your doctor if these effects occur.
Individuals who use Dagotil may experience side effects such as:
Vomiting
Muscle pain in the face and neck
Dizziness
Pacing heart beat
Speech distortion
Pain when swallowing
Excessive restlessness
These side effects are common but less harmful.
Side effects like sleeping disorders, hampered sight, headaches, sudden weight gain, loss of bladder control, pale skin, and fatigue are rare but do occur.
Dagotil overdose
It is imperative to consult a physician to be prescribed the correct dosing schedule. So far no serious cases of Dagotil overdose have been reported. An overdose of the drug may not lead to death but it could be the cause of fatal disorders. The symptoms of an overdose may include:
Drowsiness
A pulsating heart rate
Sudden unconsciousness
Sweating
If you suspect that an overdose has occurred, consult your physician immediately.
On the other hand, missing a dose of this bipolar medication is not harmful. It is better to skip the missed dose completely in order to avoid the risk of overdose and see a doctor as soon as possible.
Dagotil usage guidelines
Rely on your doctor for the right usage guidelines. Normally this bipolar medication is taken with a glass of water. The tablet form should never be chewed. It is necessary to be very careful while driving, operating machinery or performing other hazardous activities after taking this drug. It is also recommended not to imbibe alcohol while using this medication, as the combination could be fatal. Keep the medication away from direct heat and sunlight. Also, Dagotil should never be mixed with tea, coffee or cola. Intake of this bipolar medication should not be stopped suddenly without consulting a doctor. Dagotil should be stored at room temperature for best results.
Dagotil pharmaceutical active ingredients containing related brand and generic drugs:
Dagotil available forms, composition, doses:
Composition is the list of ingredients which combinedly form a medicine. Both active ingredients and inactive ingredients form the composition. The active ingredient gives the desired therapeutic effect whereas the inactive ingredient helps in making the medicine stable.
Doses are various strengths of the medicine like 10mg, 20mg, 30mg and so on. Each medicine comes in various doses which is decided by the manufacturer, that is, pharmaceutical company. The dose is decided on the severity of the symptom or disease.