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Vegadon SR Tablets 6mg

Generic Name: Paliperidone

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Product Description

Product Name:  Vegadon SR Tablets 6mg

Product Form:  Tablets

Pack Size:  28's

Manufactured By:  Genetics Pharmaceuticals

Used For:

  • Schizophrenia: Paliperidone is used to treat schizophrenia, a chronic mental health condition that causes symptoms like hallucinations, delusions, and disorganized thinking.
  • Schizoaffective Disorder: It is also used to treat schizoaffective disorder, which involves symptoms of both schizophrenia and mood disorders (such as depression or mania).
  • Bipolar Disorder (Off-label): Sometimes used off-label for the treatment of bipolar disorder, particularly for managing manic or mixed episodes.

Side Effects:

  • Common: Weight gain, headache, drowsiness, dizziness, and nausea.
  • Serious: Extrapyramidal symptoms (e.g., tremors, rigidity, restlessness), tardive dyskinesia (involuntary movements), increased blood sugar, changes in heart rate or blood pressure.
  • Other: Elevated prolactin levels (can lead to menstrual disturbances, sexual dysfunction), potential for metabolic changes (e.g., elevated cholesterol, triglycerides).

Precautions:

  • Heart Conditions: Use with caution in individuals with heart problems (e.g., arrhythmias or hypotension), as paliperidone can affect heart rate.
  • Elderly Patients: Increased risk of side effects like sedation, dizziness, and falls in elderly patients, especially those with dementia-related psychosis.
  • Diabetes or Metabolic Disorders: Monitor blood sugar and lipid levels in patients with diabetes or at risk of metabolic conditions.
  • Pregnancy and Breastfeeding: Should only be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding if the benefits outweigh the risks, as it may pass into breast milk and affect the infant