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Composition :

THIORIDAZINE-50MG

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Therapeutic Class

ANTIPSYCHOTICS

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

No. 36/5, 2nd Floor, PWT, Manimajra , Chandigarh - 160001, India
Other Info - BI96461

FAQs

Biorid 50 Tablet contains ‘Thioridazine,’ an antipsychotic drug that blocks dopamine, a neurotransmitter in the brain responsible for developing schizophrenia and bipolar disorder symptoms. Biorid 50 Tablet rebalances dopamine to improve thinking, mood, and behaviour.

You are not recommended to stop taking Biorid 50 Tablet without consulting your doctor. It may cause withdrawal symptoms such as palpitations (the sensation that the heart skipped a beat or extra beat), anxiety, confusion, difficulty sleeping and tremors. Therefore, take Biorid 50 Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it, and if you experience any difficulty while taking Biorid 50 Tablet, please consult your doctor so that the dose may be gradually reduced.

Biorid 50 Tablet is not recommended for patients suffering from myasthenia gravis (severe muscle weakness) as it may worsen the condition. Therefore, inform your doctor if you have myasthenia gravis before taking Biorid 50 Tablet.

Biorid 50 Tablet may increase your body weight. So, while taking Biorid 50 Tablet keep a check on your body weight. Also, monitor your blood sugar and cholesterol levels.

Biorid 50 Tablet can decrease anxiety, irritability or agitation. However, you should consult a doctor before using Biorid 50 Tablet for any condition.

No, Biorid 50 Tablet should be taken with caution, especially in elderly patients with dementia, as Biorid 50 Tablet is known to cause an increased death rate in such patients.

Biorid 50 Tablet is known to cause changes in blood sugar levels. If you have diabetes and are taking Biorid 50 Tablet, please regularly monitor your blood sugar level to avoid any unpleasant side effects of Biorid 50 Tablet.

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Alcohol

Unsafe

Alcohol may worsen the condition and increase the risk of side effects while using Biorid 50 Tablet.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Biorid 50 Tablet is a category C pregnancy drug; using Biorid 50 Tablet during pregnancy may affect your unborn baby. Please consult your doctor before taking Biorid 50 Tablet if you are pregnant or planning to conceive.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Biorid 50 Tablet is known to pass through the breast milk. So, it is recommended not to be taken during breastfeeding. However, your doctor may prescribe it for you during breastfeeding if he/she feels that the benefits to you outweighs the risk.

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Driving

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Biorid 50 Tablet may cause drowsiness, and dizziness in some cases, especially in elderly patients. If you are affected, do not drive or operate dangerous machinery after taking Biorid 50 Tablet.

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Liver

Caution

Biorid 50 Tablet should be used with caution if you have liver disease. Your doctor may adjust the dose of this medicine based on your condition.

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Kidney

Caution

Biorid 50 Tablet should be used with caution if you have kidney disease. Your doctor may adjust the dose of this medicine based on your condition.

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Children

Caution

Biorid 50 Tablet is not recommended for children below 1 year of age. Children aged 1 and above can be given Biorid 50 Tablet but take it only in dose and duration prescribed by your doctor.

About Biorid 50 Tablet

Biorid 50 Tablet belongs to a group of medications called ‘antipsychotics.’ It is used to treat schizophrenia or psychosis and bipolar disorder (manic depression). Schizophrenia is characterized by hallucinations symptoms (seeing or hearing things that are not real) and delusions (wrong beliefs). Manic episodes of excitement or depression characterize bipolar disorder. Biorid 50 Tablet prevents the occurrence of these symptoms. 

Biorid 50 Tablet contains ‘Thioridazine,’ which is an antipsychotic drug. It acts by blocking dopamine, a neurotransmitter in the brain responsible for developing schizophrenia and bipolar disorder symptoms. Biorid 50 Tablet rebalances dopamine to improve thinking, mood and behaviour. It also blocks the other natural substance receptors in the brain, such as histamine and muscarinic, thereby preventing nausea and vomiting.

Take Biorid 50 Tablet as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Biorid 50 Tablet as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience common side effects such as sleepiness, orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing), dry mouth, abnormality of voluntary movements, weight gain, urinary retention, constipation, muscle stiffness, and tremor. Most of these side effects of Biorid 50 Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if these side effects persist longer, please consult your doctor.

Do not take Biorid 50 Tablet if you are allergic to Thioridazine or any other ingredients present in it. Before taking Biorid 50 Tablet, talk to your doctor if you or your family have a history of blood clots, stroke or heart diseases and if you are above 65 years and have a history of dementia (memory loss). Biorid 50 Tablet is not recommended during pregnancy as it may affect the unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding before taking Biorid 50 Tablet. It is not recommended for use in children under 1 year of age. Biorid 50 Tablet contains lactose, so it should not be given to people who are intolerant to some sugars. Please do not stop taking Biorid 50 Tablet without your doctor’s advice, as it may lead to withdrawal symptoms.

Uses of Biorid 50 Tablet

Schizophrenia (mental illness), Bipolar disorder (manic depression).

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Medicinal Benefits

Biorid 50 Tablet works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. The key action of Biorid 50 Tablet is to block the dopamine receptors (D2) in the brain and correct dopamine's overactivity. Altogether, Biorid 50 Tablet may help decrease hallucinations and help you think more clearly and positively about yourself, feel less agitated and take a more active part in everyday life. On the other hand, it also blocks histamine H1 and muscarinic M1 receptors in the vomiting centre, thereby preventing nausea and vomiting.

Directions for Use

Take a Biorid 50 Tablet with a meal. You are advised to take Biorid 50 Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed, depending on your medical condition.

Side Effects of Biorid 50 Tablet

  • Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing)
  • Sleepiness
  • Dryness in mouth
  • Urinary retention
  • Weight gain
  • Constipation
  • Muscle stiffness
  • Tremor

Drug Warnings

Do not take Biorid 50 Tablet if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to Biorid 50 Tablet or any ingredients present in it. Please consult your doctor before taking Biorid 50 Tablet if you are pregnant or planning to conceive and breastfeed. Elderly patients (above 65 years) with dementia-related psychosis (memory loss) treated with antipsychotic drugs are at increased risk of death. Biorid 50 Tablet injection is not recommended for treating patients with dementia-related psychosis. Do not abruptly stop taking the medication, as it may cause withdrawal symptoms, especially suicidal thoughts in young adults. If you are an asthmatic patient, please inform your doctor before taking a Biorid 50 Tablet injection, as it may cause life-threatening allergic-type reactions, including anaphylactic symptoms. Before taking Biorid 50 Tablet, talk to your doctor if you have a history of blood clots, alcohol or drug abuse, fits (seizures), Parkinson's disease, hypothyroidism (reduced activity of the thyroid gland), stroke or heart diseases and glaucoma (increased pressure in the eye).

Drug-Drug Interactions

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How does the drug interact with Biorid 50 Tablet:
Coadministration of Paroxetine with Biorid 50 Tablet can increase the risk of irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Biorid 50 Tablet with Paroxetine is not recommended, but should be taken if advised by a doctor. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or heart palpitations contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Biorid 50 Tablet:
Co-administration of Biorid 50 Tablet and Sertraline can increase the risk of irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Biorid 50 Tablet and Sertraline is not recommended, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. If you notice any of these signs - like dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or heart palpitations -contact a doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Biorid 50 Tablet:
Taking tamoxifen with Biorid 50 Tablet can increase the risk of irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Tamoxifen with Biorid 50 Tablet is not recommended, but can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult your doctor if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Biorid 50 Tablet:
The combination of Amiodarone and Biorid 50 Tablet may significantly raise the risk of an abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Biorid 50 Tablet with Amiodarone is not recommended, please consult your doctor before taking it.
How does the drug interact with Biorid 50 Tablet:
Taking Biorid 50 Tablet with Hydroxyzine can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Hydroxyzine with Biorid 50 Tablet is not recommended as it can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience abrupt dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or heart palpitations while taking any of these drugs, consult a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Biorid 50 Tablet:
Taking oxytocin with Biorid 50 Tablet can increase the risk of abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Oxytocin with Biorid 50 Tablet is not recommended, but should be taken if advised by a doctor. However, if you experience dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or heart palpitations contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Biorid 50 Tablet:
When Biorid 50 Tablet and Imipramine are taken together, the body's ability to break down Biorid 50 Tablet may be reduced. This can increase the risk or severity of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Imipramine with Biorid 50 Tablet is generally avoided as it can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience extreme drowsiness, confusion, agitation, vomiting, blurred vision, feeling hot or cold, sweating, muscle stiffness, fainting, or seizure, contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Biorid 50 Tablet:
Coadministration of Ofloxacin with Biorid 50 Tablet can increase the risk or severity of irregular heart rhythms.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Ofloxacin with Biorid 50 Tablet together is generally avoided as it can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, chest pain or tightness, rapid heartbeat, or memory loss, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Biorid 50 Tablet:
Using Biorid 50 Tablet together with darifenacin may increase the blood levels of Biorid 50 Tablet and cause an irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Darifenacin with Biorid 50 Tablet is not recommended, please consult your doctor before taking it. You should seek immediate medical attention if you develop sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or heart palpitations. Do not stop any medications without doctor's advise.
How does the drug interact with Biorid 50 Tablet:
Taking Efavirenz with Biorid 50 Tablet can increase the risk or severity of irregular heart rhythms.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Efavirenz with Biorid 50 Tablet together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, chest pain or tightness, rapid heartbeat, or memory loss, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.

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Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

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  • OLANZAPINE
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  • GUANETHIDINE
  • PROPRANOLOL
  • MOXIFLOXACIN
  • LITHIUM

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Special Advise

  • Geriatric patients with dementia-related psychosis treated with Biorid 50 Tablet are at an increased risk of death, and please consult your doctor before taking Biorid 50 Tablet.
  • Monitor the levels of electrolytes (salts such as potassium and magnesium) in your blood, blood sugar and cholesterol level, and body weight while taking Biorid 50 Tablet. 
  • Regularly visit your optician for an eye examination as Biorid 50 Tablet is known to cause eye problems.
  • Maintaining a healthy lifestyle and sticking to your treatment plan will help you do that.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Monitor your mood. Keep track of your mood regularly, including factors such as sleep, medicine and activities that can impact your mood. Exercise daily.
  • Exercise is nice to relieve tension. It can also avoid the weight gain that can be a side effect of your bipolar medication.
  • You may also practice calming techniques such as meditation and deep breathing exercises.
  • Get some normal sleep. Having enough sleep will help to stabilize your mood.
  • Eat a healthy diet. Certain foods may affect your mood more than others. Consider keeping a food log to track what you eat and how certain foods make you feel. Talk to your doctor or nutritionist about foods that may help stabilize your mood.
  • Stay optimistic. It will take time for your symptoms to improve after you start bipolar therapy, but you will feel relaxed knowing that you will get better and that the worst is most definitely behind you.
  • A person should take a healthy diet that includes lots of fruits and vegetables, lean meats, skinless poultry, nuts, fish, whole grains, plant-based oils and low-fat dairy products will help to keep a person in good health.

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