{"id":29740,"date":"2020-07-19T07:00:09","date_gmt":"2020-07-19T07:00:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary\/?p=29740"},"modified":"2023-08-31T09:58:51","modified_gmt":"2023-08-31T09:58:51","slug":"thioridazine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary\/thioridazine\/","title":{"rendered":"Thioridazine"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>An older conventional antipsychotic medication (a phenothiazine of the piperidine class) that is infrequently prescribed today because of its association with increased risk of cardiac arrhythmias and retinitis pigmentosa at higher doses. Now available only as generic but may still be known by the discontinued brand name mellaril.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>An antipsychotic drug. Mellaril is the commercial preparation.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>A synthetic compound used as a tranquilliser for people who are suffering from a psychosis.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Major tranquilizer used to treat schizophrenia and many other psychotic disorders. Adverse effects include low blood pressure, liver toxicity, and blood disorders.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>A major tranquilizer used in the treatment of a wide range of mental and emotional disturbances, including schizophrenia and senile dementia. The drug is given by mouth; side-effects include faintness, dizziness, dry mouth, and impairments of sexual function.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"group w-full text-token-text-primary border-b border-black\/10 dark:border-gray-900\/50 bg-gray-50 dark:bg-[#444654]\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-135\">\n<div class=\"p-4 justify-center text-base md:gap-6 md:py-6 lg:px-0 m-auto\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-1 gap-4 text-base mx-auto md:gap-6 md:max-w-2xl lg:max-w-[38rem] xl:max-w-3xl }\">\n<div class=\"relative flex w-[calc(100%-50px)] flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3 lg:w-[calc(100%-115px)]\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col gap-3 max-w-full\">\n<div class=\"min-h-[20px] flex flex-col items-start gap-3 overflow-x-auto whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\">\n<p>An antipsychotic medication employed to address schizophrenia. Presently, it is administered solely under specialized supervision due to potential severe side effects impacting the heart and vision.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>An older conventional antipsychotic medication (a phenothiazine of the piperidine class) that is infrequently prescribed today because of its association with increased risk of cardiac arrhythmias and retinitis pigmentosa at higher doses. Now available only as generic but may still be known by the discontinued brand name mellaril. An antipsychotic drug. 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