Serdolect (Sertindole) and/or alternatives

General Information on Serdolect

Serdolect is used in the treatment of schizophrenia. The generic name of this medicine is Sertindole, and it belongs to a group of drugs known as antipsychotics. Serdolect is available in form of tablets, and is meant for oral consumption only.

Nerve cells in the brain communicate with each other with the help of neurotransmitters. A disturbance in the level of the neurotransmitters causes disturbances in the communication between the nerve cells. This, in turn, is believed to cause schizophrenia. Serdolect works by inhibiting the actions of two very important neurotransmitters called dopamine and serotonin.

Side Effects for Serdolect

Like other medicines, Serdolect may cause some side effects. Before you buy Serdolect, talk to your doctor about the risks attached with this treatment, and how you can minimize the side effects.

Common and less serious side effects of this drug include: weight gain, dry mouth, running nose, persistent sneezing, dizziness, swelling of your feet, ankles, or hands, shortness of breath, tingling sensation in your feet or arms, or palpitations. Consult your doctor if any of the above side effects become bothersome.

Consult your doctor immediately if you notice any of the following: fainting, irregular heartbeat, convulsions, increased thirst, or any uncontrolled movement of your jaw, cheek, mouth or tongue.

Seek emergency medical help if you notice any of the following after taking Serdolect: hives, skin rashes, itching, swelling of your body parts, wheezing, shortness of breath, or trouble breathing.

Precautions

Do not take Serdolect if the levels of calcium or magnesium in your blood are low. People with heart problems such as heart failure, cardiac hypertrophy, arrhythmia or slow heart beat should not buy Serdolect. Before starting treatment, your doctor will ask you to take an ECG test to ensure the QT interval is not prolonged. This test will be repeated 3 weeks into the treatment and again after 3 months. People with liver problems, Parkinson’s disease, convulsions, fits, seizures and tardive dyskinesia should not take the medicine without consulting the doctor.

It is unclear if the drug is save for pregnant women. If you are pregnant, you should not buy Serdolect without consulting your doctor. The medicine passes into breast milk and can adversely affect the health of an infant. Do not breastfeed while you are taking Serdolect.

Serdolect Dosage

The medicine is available in strengths – Serdolect 4 mg, Serdolect 12 mg, Serdolect 16 mg and Serdolect 20 mg. The usual starting dose is Serdolect 4 mg, which is increased by 4 mg ever 3-4 days until a dosage is reached that best suits the patient. For long term treatment, the usual dosage is Serdolect 12-20 mg once a day. You must keep taking the medicine as long as prescribed by your doctor even if you show signs of early improvement. Terminating the treatment abruptly and before the scheduled period may aggravate your condition.

Interactions

Certain drugs such as antiarrhythmic medicines, antipsychotic medicines, macrolide antibiotics, quinolone antibiotics, antihistamine medicines, calcium channel blockers, HIV medications, and antifungal medicines interact with Serdolect. This is why it is critical that you inform your doctor if you are taking any of these or other medicines, including herbal and over-the-counter medicines.

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