Agidol Plus 1.5mg Tablet

Agidol Plus 1.5mg Tablet is a combination medicine used in the treatment of schizophrenia (a mental disorder in which a person develops unreal thoughts and behavior). It alters the thoughts and elevates the mood, improving the person’s ability to think, feel and behave.

Agidol Plus 1.5mg Tablet also helps by improving muscle control and reducing the stiffness of the muscle. It may be taken with or without food, preferably at the same time each day. Take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a 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 it. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. It is important that this medication is not stopped suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may worsen your symptoms.

Some common side effects of this medicine include nausea, constipation, dryness in mouth, sedation, abnormal heart rhythm, urinary retention, blurred vision, and nervousness. Initially, this medicine may cause a sudden drop in blood pressure when you change positions, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down. It may also cause dizziness and sleepiness, do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you.

Before taking it, inform your doctor if you are suffering from thyroid or kidney problems, epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, glaucoma, or any heart problems. You should not take this medicine if you are under the influence of alcohol or any sleep-inducing, cough, and/ or allergy medication. This medicine can also lead to weight gain, eat a healthy balanced diet, avoid snacking with high-calorie food, and exercise regularly.

• Schizophrenia

Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a mental disorder in which a person’s thinking ability, feelings and behavior become abnormal. Agidol Plus 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.

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 Manodol

• Nausea
• Constipation
• Dryness in mouth
• Sedation
• Weight gain
• Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing)
• Urinary retention
• Increased prolactin level in blood
• Dizziness
• Blurred vision
• Nervousness

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label before use. Agidol Plus 1.5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Agidol Plus 1.5mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Haloperidol and Trihexyphenidyl. Haloperidol is a typical antipsychotic. It works by blocking the action of a chemical messenger (dopamine) in the brain that affects thoughts and mood. However, it may cause side effects such as involuntary movements (shaking of hands, muscle spasms). Trihexyphenidyl is added to treat and prevent these side effects.

• Agidol Plus 1.5mg Tablet is a combination medicine that helps treat schizophrenia.
• Trihexyphenidyl controls drug induced abnormal movements.
• Be cautious while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Agidol Plus 1.5mg Tablet can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
• Avoid consuming alcohol while taking this medication as it may lower its efficacy.
• It can cause dry mouth. Maintain good oral hygiene,drink water, chew sugarless gum, or suck on hard candy for the dry mouth.
• It can make you more sensitive to changes in temperature. Drink plenty of liquids and dress appropriately.
• To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
• Inform your doctor if you have glaucoma or trouble passing urine.
• Do not stop taking Agidol Plus 1.5mg Tablet without talking to your doctor first as it may cause worsening of symptoms.

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