thioridazine (Mellaril, Millazine, Melleretten)

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Introduction

Tradenames: Mellaril, Millazine. (thioridazine hydrochloride)

Indications

Contraindications

Caution: seizure disorder

pregnancy category = c

safety in lactation = ?

Dosage

Tabs: 10, 15, 25, 50, 100, 150, 200 mg.

Suspension: 25, 30 & 100 mg/5 mL (118 mL).

Pharmacokinetics

elimination via liver

elimination via kidney

1/2life = 10-36 hours

protein binding = >99 %

Adverse effects

Drug interactions

Laboratory

Mechanism of action

More general terms

Additional terms

References

  1. The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics, 9th ed. Gilman et al, eds. Permagon Press/McGraw Hill, 1996
  2. Saunders Manual of Medical Practice, Rakel (ed), WB Saunders, Philadelphia, 1996, pg 1147
  3. Drug Information & Medication Formulary, Veterans Affairs, Central California Health Care System, 1st ed., Ravnan et al eds, 1998
  4. Kaiser Permanente Northern California Regional Drug Formulary, 1998
  5. Jump up to: 5.0 5.1 Prescriber's Letter 7(9):53 2000
  6. Clinical Guide to Laboratory Tests, NW Tietz (ed) 3rd ed, WB Saunders, Philadelpha 1995

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