agidol 20 tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects & Substitutes
What is agidol 20 tablet used for?
Andol 5mg Tablet (Haloperidol) is used to treat Schizophrenia. It contains Haloperidol (20mg), which Blocks dopamine D2 receptors in the brain, reducing dopaminergic neurotransmissi. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.
- Generic Name: Haloperidol
- Manufacturer: Consern Pharma Limited
- Medicine Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: A
🇮🇳 agidol 20 tablet के बारे में संक्षिप्त जानकारी (Hindi Summary)
agidol 20 tablet का उपयोग मुख्य रूप से neuro cns और उससे जुड़ी समस्याओं के इलाज के लिए किया जाता है। इस दवा में मुख्य सामग्री के रूप में Haloperidol (20mg) मौजूद है। इसे डॉक्टर की सलाह के बिना नहीं लेना चाहिए, खासकर गर्भावस्था (pregnancy) और लिवर (liver) की समस्याओं में।
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📋 Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Haloperidol |
|---|---|
| Brand Name | Andol 5mg Tablet |
| Manufacturer | Consern Pharma Limited |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | NEURO CNS |
| Action Class | Typical Antipsychotics |
| Route of Administration | Oral, intramuscular (IM), intravenous (IV). |
| Storage | Store at 20-25°C (68-77°F); protect from light and moisture. |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
🔬 Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
Pharmacodynamics
💡 How and when to take agidol 20 tablet?
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
- ✅ Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
- ✅ Do not exceed the recommended dose
- ✅ Complete the full course of medication
- ✅ Store at 20-25°C (68-77°F); protect from light and moisture.
⚙️ How agidol 20 tablet Works
Blocks dopamine D2 receptors in the brain, reducing dopaminergic neurotransmission.
💊 agidol 20 tablet Uses in Hindi (Ke Fayde), Benefits & Indications
⚠️ What are the side effects of agidol 20 tablet?
✅ Common Side Effects
- Extrapyramidal symptoms
- Sedation
- Dry mouth
- Constipation
- Blurred vision
- Weight gain
🚨 Serious Side Effects
- Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
- QT prolongation
- Tardive dyskinesia
- Seizures
- Agranulocytosis
⚠️ Rare Side Effects
- Hepatic failure
- Pancreatitis
- Prolactin elevation
- Photosensitivity
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
🔬 Drug Interactions
| ⚠️ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| CNS depressants | Major | Increased sedation and respiratory depression |
| Anticholinergics | Major | Increased anticholinergic side effects |
| Levodopa | Major | Reduced levodopa efficacy |
| Lithium | Major | Increased risk of neurotoxicity |
| QT-prolonging drugs | Major | Increased risk of torsades de pointes |
| Antihypertensives | Moderate | Enhanced hypotensive effect |
| Anticoagulants | Moderate | Possible altered anticoagulation |
| Antiepileptics | Moderate | May lower seizure threshold |
| CYP3A4 inhibitors | Moderate | Increased haloperidol levels |
| CYP3A4 inducers | Moderate | Decreased haloperidol levels |
| Antacids | Minor | Reduced absorption of haloperidol |
| Smoking | Minor | May decrease haloperidol levels |
🚨 Major Interactions
- CNS depressants
- Anticholinergics
- Levodopa
- Lithium
- QT-prolonging drugs
⚡ Moderate Interactions
- Antihypertensives
- Anticoagulants
- Antiepileptics
- CYP3A4 inhibitors/inducers
ℹ️ Minor Interactions
- Antacids
- Smoking
🍽️ Food Interactions
Grapefruit juice (may increase haloperidol levels), High-fat meals may increase absorption
🍷 Alcohol Interaction
Additive CNS depression; avoid alcohol.
🛡️ Safety & Warnings
🚫 Contraindications
Hypersensitivity, Parkinson's disease, severe CNS depression, QT prolongation, history of neuroleptic malignant syndrome.
📊 Monitoring Parameters
ECG (QT interval), liver function, renal function, blood pressure, extrapyramidal symptoms, mental status.
🤱 Lactation Safety
Excreted in breast milk; avoid breastfeeding or monitor infant for sedation.
💊 Overdose Management
Supportive care; ECG monitoring; benzodiazepines for agitation; anticholinergics for extrapyramidal symptoms; avoid epinephrine.
⏰ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered; if near next dose, skip missed dose; do not double.
🛑 Myths vs. Facts about agidol 20 tablet
- Myth: Generic substitutes of agidol 20 tablet are less effective.
Fact: Approved generic medicines contain the exact same active ingredients (Haloperidol (20mg)) and are just as safe and effective as the branded version. - Myth: Taking a double dose will cure my symptoms faster.
Fact: Taking more than the prescribed dose of agidol 20 tablet can lead to severe toxicity or an overdose. Stick strictly to your doctor's dosage. - Myth: This medicine is 100% safe for everyone.
Fact: No medicine is universally safe. Safety depends on your medical history, ongoing medicines, and potential allergies. Always consult a doctor.
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