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Trancodol La Injection 1ml

Trancodol La Injection 1ml

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Synonym

HALOPERIDOL DECANOATE

Composition

HALOPERIDOL-50MG

Manufacturer/Marketer

Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Consume Type

PARENTERAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Jan-25

for this medicine

About Trancodol La Injection 1ml

Trancodol La Injection 1ml is used in the treatment of schizophrenia. Also, it is used to control motor and speech tics of Tourette’s disorder. Schizophrenia affects the ability of a person to feel, think and behave clearly. Tourette's syndrome is a mental disorder characterized by uncontrollable, repetitive movements or unwanted sounds (tics). 

Trancodol La Injection 1ml contains Haloperidol, which blocks the dopamine receptors in the brain, preventing its overactivity, thereby controlling psychotic illnesses and improving disturbed thoughts, behaviour and feelings in mental conditions such as schizophrenia.

Trancodol La Injection 1ml will be administered by a healthcare professional; do not self-administer. Sometimes, Trancodol La Injection 1ml may cause common side effects such as drowsiness, tremors, neck stiffness, nausea or vomiting, increased salivation, and weight gain. Most of these side effects of Trancodol La Injection 1ml do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are allergic to Haloperidol or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, inform your doctor before receiving Trancodol La Injection 1ml. Trancodol La Injection 1ml is not recommended for children. Dose adjustment may be required for elderly or physically unwell patients. Avoid driving until your doctor says it is safe, as Trancodol La Injection 1ml may impair your physical or mental abilities required for driving. You are recommended to avoid alcohol consumption with Trancodol La Injection 1ml as it may increase the effects of alcohol.

Uses of Trancodol La Injection 1ml

Treatment of Schizophrenia

Medicinal Benefits

Trancodol La Injection 1ml contains Haloperidol, an antipsychotic used in the treatment of schizophrenia. It works by blocking the dopamine receptors in the brain, preventing its overactivity, thereby controlling psychotic illnesses and improving disturbed thoughts, behaviour and feelings in mental conditions such as schizophrenia. Thus, Trancodol La Injection 1ml improves overall behaviour and thoughts and helps people have a better social life and comfortably do daily activities. Additionally, Trancodol La Injection 1ml is used to control motor and speech tics in Tourette's syndrome (a nervous system problem that causes unwanted sounds or sudden movements).

Directions for Use

Trancodol La Injection 1ml will be administered by a healthcare professional; do not self-administer.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Trancodol La Injection 1ml

  • Drowsiness
  • Tremors
  • Neck stiffness
  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Increased salivation
  • Weight gain

Drug Warnings

Please tell your doctor if you are allergic to Haloperidol or other medicines. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, inform your doctor before receiving Trancodol La Injection 1ml. Trancodol La Injection 1ml is not recommended for children. Dose adjustment may be required for elderly or physically unwell patients. Avoid driving until your doctor says it is safe, as Trancodol La Injection 1ml may impair your physical or mental abilities required for driving. You are recommended to avoid alcohol consumption with Trancodol La Injection 1ml as it may increase the effects of alcohol. If you have Parkinson’s disease, avoid receiving Trancodol La Injection 1ml. If you suffer from electrolyte imbalance, inform your doctor before receiving Trancodol La Injection 1ml.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: If you are taking medicines used to control mood swings or depression (nefazodone, venlafaxine, buspirone, fluoxetine, fluvoxamine, paroxetine, sertraline, lithium, chlorpromazine, citalopram, escitalopram, alprazolam), antipsychotics, antifungals (itraconazole, ketoconazole, pentamidine), medicines known to cause electrolyte imbalance, strong painkillers or tranquillisers, medicines used to treat irregular heartbeat (amiodarone, sotalol, quinidine, disopyramide), antibiotics (rifampicin, erythromycin, moxifloxacin, levofloxacin), medicines for Parkinson’s disease (levodopa), anticonvulsants (carbamazepine, phenobarbital), antimalarial (halofantrine), gastrointestinal medicines (dolasetron), anticancer drugs (toremifene, vandetanib), or HIV drugs (ritonavir), inform your doctor before receiving Trancodol La Injection 1ml.

Drug-Food Interaction: Inform your doctor if you are taking St. John's Wort (herbal medicine used to treat depression).

Drug-Disease Interaction: Avoid receiving Trancodol La Injection 1ml if you have severe depression, severe drowsiness due to illness, medicine or alcohol, Parkinson’s disease, spastic diseases, Lewy body dementia, or progressive supranuclear palsy (brain disorder). If you have dementia-related psychosis, have ever had bleeding in the brain, heart problems, low blood pressure, QT prolongation (rare heart disorder), tardive dyskinesia (uncontrolled movements of the mouth, tongue, cheeks or jaw), hyperthyroidism (very active thyroid gland), extremely high blood pressure, a sudden increase in body temperature, severe convulsions, liver disease, have or ever had fits, blood clots, inform your doctor before receiving Trancodol La Injection 1ml.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • NEFAZODONE
  • VENLAFAXINE
  • BUSPIRONE
  • FLUVOXAMINE
  • FLUOXETINE
  • PAROXETINE
  • SERTRALINE
  • LITHIUM
  • CHLORPROMAZINE
  • CITALOPRAM
  • ESCITALOPRAM
  • ALPRAZOLAM
  • ITRACONAZOLE
  • KETOCONAZOLE
  • PENTAMIDINE
  • AMIODARONE
  • SOTALOL
  • QUINIDINE
  • DISOPYRAMIDE
  • RIFAMPICIN
  • ERYTHROMYCIN
  • MOXIFLOXACIN
  • LEVOFLOXACIN
  • LEVODOPA
  • CARBAMAZEPINE
  • PHENOBARBITAL
  • HALOFANTRINE
  • DOLASETRON
  • TOREMIFENE
  • VANDETANIB
  • RITONAVIR

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Limit the intake of caffeine as it may reduce the effectiveness of Trancodol La Injection 1ml.
  • Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables. Eat more fish, especially oily fish such as salmon, sardines, trout, mackerel, pilchards and herring.
  • Cut down on sugars, salt and saturated fats.
  • Drink adequate water to keep the body hydrated.
  • Exercise regularly and maintain a stable weight as Trancodol La Injection 1ml may cause weight gain.
  • Avoid the consumption of alcohol as it may increase drowsiness.

Special Advise

  • Elderly patients (more than 65 years of age) with dementia-related psychosis treated with Trancodol La Injection 1ml can be at an increased risk of death. 
  • Trancodol La Injection 1ml is not approved for the treatment of patients with dementia-related psychosis.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Schizophrenia: It is a mental disorder that affects a person's ability to feel, think and behave clearly. Mania is a mental condition that causes intense excitement, high energy, and delusions (misbeliefs). Mania may occur due to lack of sleep or sleep pattern changes, high levels of stress, and alcohol intake. Seek medical help immediately if you have any self-harming or suicidal thoughts.

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Alcohol

Unsafe

You are recommended to avoid alcohol consumption with Trancodol La Injection 1ml as it may increase the effects of alcohol and also cause hypotension (low blood pressure).

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Pregnancy

Consult your doctor

Limited data is available on the effect of Trancodol La Injection 1ml in pregnancy. Hence, if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy, inform your doctor before receiving Trancodol La Injection 1ml. Your doctor may prescribe this medicine only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Consult your doctor

Limited data is available on the effect of Trancodol La Injection 1ml if used in breastfeeding. Hence, if you are a nursing mother, inform your doctor before receiving Trancodol La Injection 1ml. Your doctor may prescribe this medicine if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Driving

Caution

Trancodol La Injection 1ml may impair your physical or mental abilities required for driving. Therefore, avoid driving until your doctor says it is safe.

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Liver

Consult your doctor

If you have a pre-existing or a history of liver disease, inform your doctor before receiving Trancodol La Injection 1ml. Your doctor may adjust the dose of this medicine or prescribe a suitable alternative based on your condition.

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Kidney

Consult your doctor

If you have a pre-existing or a history of kidney diseases, inform your doctor before receiving Trancodol La Injection 1ml. Your doctor may adjust the dose of this medicine or prescribe a suitable alternative based on your condition.

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Children

Unsafe

Trancodol La Injection 1ml is not recommended for children as safety and effectiveness were not established.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Chinubhai Centre, Off. Nehru Bridge, Ashram Road, Ahmedabad - 380009. Gujarat. India.
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FAQs

Trancodol La Injection 1ml is used to treat Schizophrenia.
Trancodol La Injection 1ml contains Haloperidol, an antipsychotic that works by blocking the dopamine receptors in the brain, preventing its overactivity, thereby controlling psychotic illnesses and improving disturbed thoughts, behaviour and feelings in mental conditions such as schizophrenia.
Trancodol La Injection 1ml may cause weight gain in some patients. However, to avoid gaining weight while receiving Trancodol La Injection 1ml, you are advised to exercise regularly and avoid high-calorie drinks. Instead, take non-alcoholic drinks, herbal tea and lemon water.
Dose adjustment may be needed for elderly patients. Trancodol La Injection 1ml is not recommended for elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis as it may increase the risk of death. Therefore, it is advised to inform your doctor if you have dementia before receiving Trancodol La Injection 1ml.

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