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Halocest 5 DT Tablet Substitute

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Composition:

HALOPERIDOL-5MG

Uses:

Schizophrenia and Tourette Syndrome

Medicinal Benefits:

Halocest 5 DT Tablet belongs to a group of medications called ‘antipsychotics’. It is used in the treatment of Schizophrenia or psychosis and Tourette Syndrome. Halocest 5 DT Tablet contains ‘Haloperidol’, which is a typical antipsychotic drug. It works by blocking the action of dopamine, a chemical messenger in the brain that affects thoughts and mood.

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Halocest 5 DT Tablet contains ‘Haloperidol’, which is a typical antipsychotic drug. It works by blocking the action of dopamine, a chemical messenger in the brain that affects thoughts and mood.

You are not recommended to stop taking Halocest 5 DT Tablet without consulting your doctor. It may cause withdrawal symptoms such as palpitations (the sensation that heart skipped a beat or extra beat), anxiety, confusion, difficulty sleeping and tremors. Therefore, take Halocest 5 DT Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it, and if you experience any difficulty while taking Halocest 5 DT Tablet, please consult your doctor so that the dose may be gradually reduced.

In some cases, long-term use of Halocest 5 DT Tablet may cause dyskinesia (a movement disorder). However, your doctor prescribes this medication if the benefits outweigh the risks.

Halocest 5 DT Tablet is not recommended in patients with dementia-related psychosis as it increases the risk of heart diseases like heart failure and infectious diseases like pneumonia. An alternate medicine should be considered based on the clinical condition.

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