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Composition :

PIMOZIDE-2MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Consern Pharma Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

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About Conzide-2 Tablet 10's

Conzide-2 Tablet 10's belongs to a class of medication called antipsychotics used to treat neurological and psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia (a mental illness). Also, Conzide-2 Tablet 10's may be used to treat Tourette’s syndrome (neurological disorder). Schizophrenia is a mental disorder that affects the ability of a person to feel, think and behave clearly. Tourette’s syndrome is a disorder of the nervous system that causes repetitive, involuntary movements or sounds called tics.

Conzide-2 Tablet 10's contains Pimozide that works by inhibiting the dopamine (chemical messenger) receptors in the brain. Dopamine is involved in regulating mood, behaviour and emotions. Thereby, Conzide-2 Tablet 10's prevents dopamine overactivity and helps in controlling psychotic illness. Also, Conzide-2 Tablet 10's decreases uncontrolled movements or outbursts of sounds or words (tics). Thus, it helps in lowering the number of tics in Tourette’s syndrome patients.

Take Conzide-2 Tablet 10's as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Conzide-2 Tablet 10's for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you based on your medical condition. Some people may experience drowsiness, excessive sweating, dizziness, urinating at night, dry mouth, constipation, weight gain, blurred vision or impotence (erectile dysfunction) in men. Most of these side effects of Conzide-2 Tablet 10's do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are allergic to Conzide-2 Tablet 10's or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Conzide-2 Tablet 10's is not recommended for children below 12 years as the safety and effectiveness were not established. Avoid taking Conzide-2 Tablet 10's if you are pregnant, especially in the third trimester as it may cause adverse effects in the baby. Therefore, inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Conzide-2 Tablet 10's should be used with caution in elderly patients above 65 years with dementia (decline in memory, behaviour, thinking and ability to do daily activities). Please do not drink alcohol with Conzide-2 Tablet 10's as it may increase drowsiness and other adverse effects. Avoid driving as Conzide-2 Tablet 10's may cause dizziness, blurred vision or drowsiness.

Uses of Conzide-2 Tablet 10's

Schizophrenia, Tourette’s syndrome

Directions for Use

Take Conzide-2 Tablet 10's with or without food as advised by your doctor and swallow whole with a glass of water. Do not break, crush or chew it.

Medicinal Benefits

Conzide-2 Tablet 10's contains Pimozide, an antipsychotic drug used to treat schizophrenia (a mental illness) and Tourette’s syndrome (neurological disorder). Conzide-2 Tablet 10's inhibits the dopamine (chemical messenger) receptors in the brain. Dopamine is involved in regulating mood, behaviour and emotions. Thereby, Conzide-2 Tablet 10's prevents dopamine overactivity and helps in controlling psychotic illness. Also, Conzide-2 Tablet 10's decreases uncontrolled movements or outbursts of sounds or words (tics). Thus, it helps in lowering the number of tics in Tourette’s syndrome patients.

Storage

Keep Conzide-2 Tablet 10's out of the sight and reach of children.
Side effects of Conzide-2 Tablet
  • Get enough sleep. Maintain a regular sleep cycle.
  • Eat a healthy diet and exercise regularly.
  • Manage stress with yoga or meditation.
  • Limit alcohol and caffeine.
  • Avoid driving or operating machinery unless you are alert.
  • Avoid driving or operating machinery or activities that require high focus until you know how the medication affects you.
  • Maintain a fixed sleeping schedule, create a relaxing bedtime routine and ensure your sleeping space is comfortable to maximize your sleep quality.
  • Limit alcohol and caffeine as these may worsen drowsiness and disturb sleep patterns.
  • Drink plenty of water as it helps with alertness and keeps you hydrated and for overall well-being.
  • Moderate physical activity can improve energy levels, but avoid intense workouts right before bedtime.
Here are the steps to cope with constipation as a side effect of medication:
  • Inform your doctor about your constipation symptoms. They may adjust your medication or advise alternative treatments.
  • Stay hydrated by drinking sufficient of water (at least 8-10 glasses a day) to help soften stool and promote bowel movements.
  • Increase fibre intake by eating foods high in fibre, such as fruits, whole grains, vegetables and legumes, to help bulk up the stool.
  • Establish a bowel routine by trying to go to the bathroom at the same time each day to train your bowels.
  • Engaging in regular exercise, like walking or yoga, can support in bowel movement stimulation.
  • Consult your doctor if constipation persists, and discuss alternative treatments or adjustments to your medication.
Here are the 7 steps to manage Dizziness caused by medication:
  • Inform your doctor about dizziness symptoms. They may adjust your medication regimen or prescribe additional medications to manage symptoms.
  • Follow your doctor's instructions for taking medication, and take it at the same time every day to minimize dizziness.
  • When standing up, do so slowly and carefully to avoid sudden dizziness.
  • Avoid making sudden movements, such as turning or bending quickly, which can exacerbate dizziness.
  • Drink plenty of water throughout the day to stay hydrated and help alleviate dizziness symptoms.
  • If you're feeling dizzy, sit or lie down and rest until the dizziness passes.
  • Track when dizziness occurs and any factors that may trigger it, and share this information with your doctor to help manage symptoms.
  • Quit smoking as smoking impairs erectile function by significantly damaging blood vessels.
  • Maintain a healthy weight as overweight can cause erectile dysfunction.
  • Exercise regularly as physical activity enhances blood flow and overall health, benefiting erectile function.
  • Consume a healthy diet loaded with whole grains, fruits and vegetables.
  • Limit alcohol consumption as excessive alcohol intake can impair erectile function.
  • Manage stress by practicing techniques such as yoga, relaxation exercises or meditation.
  • In case erectile dysfunction is due to psychological factors, consider couple counselling or sex therapy to address relationship and anxiety issues.
  • Openly discuss your concerns with your partner.
  • Eat smaller meals and chew food thoroughly.
  • Try foods with softer textures.
  • If you have difficulty swallowing liquids, use thickener.
  • Learn new swallowing techniques from a speech and language therapist.
  • Avoid alcohol and caffeine as these may dry your throat and mouth making it more difficult to swallow.
  • Consider alternative forms of feeding, such as feeding tubes through nose or a hole into your stomach.
Overcome Medication-Induced Nausea: A 9-Step Plan
  • Inform your doctor about the nausea and discuss possible alternatives to the medication or adjustments to the dosage.
  • Divide your daily food intake into smaller, more frequent meals to reduce nausea.
  • Opt for bland, easily digestible foods like crackers, toast, plain rice, bananas, and applesauce.
  • Avoid certain foods that can trigger nausea, such as fatty, greasy, spicy, and smelly foods.
  • Drink plenty of fluids, such as water, clear broth, or electrolyte-rich beverages like coconut water or sports drinks.
  • Use ginger (tea, ale, or candies) to help relieve nausea.
  • Get adequate rest and also avoid strenuous activities that can worsen nausea.
  • Talk to your doctor about taking anti-nausea medication if your nausea is severe.
  • Record when your nausea occurs, what triggers it, and what provides relief to help you identify patterns and manage your symptoms more effectively.

Drug Warnings

If you are allergic to Conzide-2 Tablet 10's or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Conzide-2 Tablet 10's is not recommended for children below 12 years as the safety and effectiveness were not established. Avoid taking Conzide-2 Tablet 10's if you are pregnant, especially in the third trimester as it may cause adverse effects in the baby. Therefore, inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Conzide-2 Tablet 10's should be used with caution in elderly patients above 65 years with dementia (decline in memory, behaviour, thinking and ability to do daily activities). Avoid taking Conzide-2 Tablet 10's if you have Parkinson’s disease, depression, low levels of electrolytes in the blood, irregular heartbeat, bradycardia (slow heartbeat) or other heart problems. Avoid drinking alcohol with Conzide-2 Tablet 10's as it may increase drowsiness and other adverse effects. Avoid driving as Conzide-2 Tablet 10's may cause dizziness, blurred vision or drowsiness.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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How does the drug interact with Conzide-2 Tablet:
Coadministration of Miconazole with Pimoziden can increase the levels of Conzide-2 Tablet. This can increase the risk or severity of irregular heart rhythms. The risk increases in patients with a history of heart illness or electrolyte imbalance.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Miconazole with Conzide-2 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 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 Conzide-2 Tablet:
Taking Ceritinib with Conzide-2 Tablet may increase the risk of irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Conzide-2 Tablet with Ceritinib is not recommended as it can lead to an interaction; it can be taken if advised by your doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or heart palpitations, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Conzide-2 Tablet:
When Conzide-2 Tablet and Cinacalcet are taken together, the risk or severity of side effects may be increased including an abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Cinacalcet with Conzide-2 Tablet is not recommended as it can lead to an interaction, but can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. However, if you experience muscle pains or uncontrolled movements, such as lip smacking, chewing, puckering, frowning or scowling, tongue thrusting, teeth clenching, jaw twitching, eye blinking, eye rolling, shaking or jerking of arms and legs, jitteriness, restlessness, and foot tapping, sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or heart palpitations, consult the doctor.
How does the drug interact with Conzide-2 Tablet:
Taking promethazine with Conzide-2 Tablet can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm that may be serious

How to manage the interaction:
Taking promethazine with Conzide-2 Tablet is not recommended, as it can cause interaction. They can be taken together if advised by your doctor. However, contact your doctor if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, or shortness of breath. Do not stop taking any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Conzide-2 Tablet:
Coadministration of Ofloxacin with Conzide-2 Tablet can increase the risk or severity of irregular heart rhythms.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Ofloxacin with Conzide-2 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.
How does the drug interact with Conzide-2 Tablet:
Using Conzide-2 Tablet together with danazol may significantly increase the blood levels of Conzide-2 Tablet.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Danazol with Conzide-2 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 using any medication without doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Conzide-2 Tablet:
Using Conzide-2 Tablet together with Sorafenib can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Sorafenib with Conzide-2 Tablet can cause an interaction, consult a 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 using any medications without talking to a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Conzide-2 Tablet:
When Clozapine is taken with Conzide-2 Tablet, can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm that may be serious.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Clozapine with Conzide-2 Tablet there may be a possibility of interaction, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. Call a doctor immediately if you notice any of these signs - like sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or heart palpitations. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Conzide-2 Tablet:
The combination of Amiodarone and Conzide-2 Tablet may significantly raise the risk of an abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Despite the fact that Amiodarone and Conzide-2 Tablet interact, it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. If you have other cardiac disorders, or imbalances in electrolytes, you may be at greater risk. If you get dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, or fast or racing heartbeats, consult a doctor. Do not stop taking any medications without visiting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Conzide-2 Tablet:
Coadministration of Flecainide with Conzide-2 Tablet can increase the risk of developing irregular heart rhythms.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Flecainide with Conzide-2 Tablet is generally avoided, but it can be taken if advised by a doctor. However, if you experience dizziness, shortness of breath, or palpitations, contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables. Eat more fish, especially oily fish such as salmon, sardines, trout, mackerel, pilchards and herring.
  • Cut down sugars, salt and saturated fats.
  • Drink adequate water to keep the body hydrated.
  • Do regular exercise and maintain a stable weight as Conzide-2 Tablet 10's may cause weight gain.
  • Avoid consumption of alcohol as it may increase drowsiness.

Side Effects of Conzide-2 Tablet 10's

  • Drowsiness
  • Excessive sweating
  • Weakness
  • Nervousness
  • Restlessness
  • Orthostatic hypotension
  • Unusual hunger or thirst
  • Changes in posture
  • Speech problems
  • Dizziness
  • Urinating at night
  • Dry mouth
  • Constipation
  • Weight gain
  • Blurred vision
  • Impotence (erectile dysfunction) 

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FAQs

Conzide-2 Tablet 10's contains Pimozide that works by inhibiting the dopamine (chemical messenger) receptors in the brain. Dopamine is involved in regulating mood, behaviour and emotions. Thereby, Conzide-2 Tablet 10's prevents dopamine overactivity and helps in controlling psychotic illness. Also, Conzide-2 Tablet 10's decreases uncontrolled movements or outbursts of sounds or words (tics). Thus, helps in lowering the number of tics in Tourette’s syndrome patients.

You are not recommended to take Conzide-2 Tablet 10's with levodopa (antiparkinson drug) as it may decrease the effectiveness of levodopa and increase the risk of adverse effects such as low blood pressure, drowsiness, light-headedness and dizziness. However, please consult your doctor before using Conzide-2 Tablet 10's with any other medicines.

Conzide-2 Tablet 10's is not recommended for elderly people with dementia (decline in memory, behaviour, thinking and ability to do daily activities) as it may increase the risk of life-threatening adverse effects. Therefore, inform your doctor if you have dementia before taking Conzide-2 Tablet 10's.

Conzide-2 Tablet 10's may cause dizziness as a temporary adverse effect. However, if the condition persists or worsens, please consult a doctor.

Conzide-2 Tablet 10's should be used with caution in patients suffering from fits as it may worsen the condition. Therefore, inform your doctor if you have a history of fits before taking Conzide-2 Tablet 10's.

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Special Advise

  • ECG (electrocardiogram) is recommended before and while taking Conzide-2 Tablet 10's to measure the electrical activity of your heart.
  • Blood tests are recommended while taking Conzide-2 Tablet 10's to monitor the levels of electrolytes (minerals) in the blood.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Schizophrenia: It is a mental disorder that affects the ability of a person to feel, think and behave clearly. The symptoms include hallucinations, thought or movement disorders, delusions (misbelief), lack of emotion, sleep problems, isolating oneself from family and friends, difficulty in doing daily activities.

Tourette’s syndrome: Tourette’s syndrome is a disorder of the nervous system that causes repetitive, involuntary movements or sounds called tics such as repeatedly blinking the eyes, blurt out offensive words not intended to say or shrugging shoulders. It starts in childhood or adolescence. The treatment includes psychological therapies or/and medication.

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Alcohol

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Avoid consumption of alcohol with Conzide-2 Tablet 10's as it may increase the risk of drowsiness and other adverse effects.

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Pregnancy

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Conzide-2 Tablet 10's is not recommended for use during pregnancy especially in the third trimester as it may cause unwanted side effects to the baby. Please consult a doctor if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy.

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Breast Feeding

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Conzide-2 Tablet 10's is usually not recommended for breastfeeding mothers as it may be excreted in human milk in small amounts. Therefore, please consult a doctor if you are breastfeeding.

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Driving

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Conzide-2 Tablet 10's may cause dizziness, blurred vision or drowsiness. Therefore, avoid driving if you feel drowsy, dizzy or experience any vision problems after taking Conzide-2 Tablet 10's.

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Liver

Caution

Take Conzide-2 Tablet 10's with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

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Kidney

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Take Conzide-2 Tablet 10's with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

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Children

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Conzide-2 Tablet 10's is not recommended for children below 12 years as the safety and effectiveness were not established.

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