Indication of Navane:
Treatment of acute and chronic psychoses.
Action of Navane:
Antagonise D2 receptors resulting in anti-psychotic effects, including relief from symptoms such as hallucinations, delusions or abnormal behaviour/thought.
Dose Advice of Navane:
Initially, 6-10mg/day in 2 or 3 divided doses. Maintenance 10-30mg once daily or in divided doses. Maximum 50mg daily.
Schedule of Navane:
S4
Common side effects of Navane:
Anticholinergic effects: dry mouth, blurred vision, constipation, tachycardia, urinary hesitancy, increased intraocular pressure, nausea, sexual adverse effects.Orthostatic hypotensionSedationExtrapyramidal effects (Parkinsonism, Akathisia, Dystonias, Tardive Dyskinesia)Hyperprolactinaemia (may result in galactorrhoea, gynaecomastia, amenorrhoea or infertility)
Uncommon side effects of Navane:
Allergic reactionsPigmentary changes of skin or eyesCorneal and lens opacitiesHypothermiaHyperthermiaSIADH
Diseases treated by Navane:
Tardive Dyskinesia
Treatments associated with Navane:
Conventional Antipsychotics (Conventional Antipsychotics)
