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Palicalm 6Mg Tablet Er

Manufacturer :  Reliance Formulation Pvt Ltd
Medicine Composition :  Paliperidone
Prescription vs OTC : Prescription by Doctor required

About Palicalm 6Mg Tablet Er

Palicalm 6Mg Tablet Er is an atypical antipsychotic and a dopamine antagonist. It is used to treat mental and mood disorders such as schizophrenia and schizoaffective. It restores balance of certain natural substances in the brain. Using this medication may reduce hallucinations and agitation.

The side effects that you may experience on using Palicalm 6Mg Tablet Er are drowsiness, constipation, drying of the mouth, redness, vomiting, fatigue, dizziness, sudden weight gain and abdominal pain. Severe reactions include hives, itching, breathing difficulties, irregular heartbeat, muscle spasms and swallowing.

Consult with your doctor Palicalm 6Mg Tablet Er if: you are allergic to medicines, foods, substances or any ingredient contained within it, if you have kidney or heart problems, you have irregular heartbeat, you are pregnant or are planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding, you are taking any prescription or non-prescription drugs, you have high blood pressure or diabetes or have had a history of cancer.

The dosage for Palicalm 6Mg Tablet Er should be prescribed by your doctor based on your specifications. Usually the adult dose is about 6 mg to be taken orally once a day, preferably in the morning with or without food. Swallow the tablet whole with plenty of water.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Neurologist before using this medicine.

    What are the uses of Palicalm 6Mg Tablet Er

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Neurologist before using this medicine.

    What are the side effects of Palicalm 6Mg Tablet Er ?

    • Headache

    • Sleepiness

    • Insomnia (Difficulty In Sleeping)

    • Parkinsonism

    • Akathisia

    • Dystonia

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Neurologist before using this medicine.

    Key highlights of Palicalm 6Mg Tablet Er

    • Is It safe with alcohol?

      Palido-od 9mg tablet may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness with alcohol.

    • Are there any pregnancy warnings?

      Palido-od 9mg tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.
      Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

    • Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

      Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.

    • Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

      Caution is advised when driving or operating machinery.

    • Does this affect kidney function?

      Caution should be used in patients with renal impairment.

    • Does this affect liver function?

      There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Neurologist before using this medicine.

    How does this medication work?

    This medicine belongs to an antipsychotic class, used in the treatment of schizophrenia, its exact mechanism of action is known. However, it is believed to work in a similar way as the antipsychotic drug risperidone.

      Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Neurologist before using this medicine.

      What are the interactions of Palicalm 6Mg Tablet Er ?

      Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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      References

      • Paliperidone-Drug Information Portal [Internet].druginfo.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 14 June 2022].Available from:

        https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/paliperidone

      • Paliperidone-DrugBank Online [Internet].go.drugbank.com 2022 [Cited 14 June 2022].Available from:

        https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB01267

      • PALIPERIDONE injection,solution-DailyMed [Internet].dailymed.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 14 June 2022].Available from:

        https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/search.cfm?labeltype=all&query=PALIPERIDONE

      Disclaimer : The information produced here is best of our knowledge and experience and we have tried our best to make it as accurate and up-to-date as possible, but we would like to request that it should not be treated as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis or treatment.

      Lybrate is a medium to provide our audience with the common information on medicines and does not guarantee its accuracy or exhaustiveness. Even if there is no mention of a warning for any drug or combination, it never means that we are claiming that the drug or combination is safe for consumption without any proper consultation with an expert.

      Lybrate does not take responsibility for any aspect of medicines or treatments. If you have any doubts about your medication, we strongly recommend you to see a doctor immediately.
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