Serenace Injection

Composition of Serenace Injection

Serenace Injection contains Haloperidol Decanoate. It belongs to the Antipsychotic class of medicines.

Uses of Serenace Injection

• This medicine is used in the treatment of schizophrenia
• bipolar disorder
• severe agitation and psychosis.

Key benefits

• Controls psychosis and severe mood episodes
• Prevents relapse when taken consistently

How Serenace Injection works

Haloperidol rebalances the chemical messengers in the brain that, in excess, produce hallucinations, delusions and severe agitation.

How to take Serenace Injection

This is given by a doctor or a nurse. Do not attempt to inject it yourself unless you have been trained and told to. Follow the dose and the duration written on your prescription.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can cause deep drowsiness, a severe fall in blood pressure, abnormal movements and heart rhythm disturbance. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Serenace Injection

Most side effects of Serenace are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Drowsiness
• Weight gain
• Tremor
• Stiffness
• Restlessness
• Dry mouth
• Dizziness on standing up

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Serenace Injection

Warnings and precautions

Report any tremor, stiffness, restlessness or uncontrollable movements of the face, tongue or limbs to your doctor promptly — these can become persistent if not addressed. Seek emergency care for high fever with severe muscle stiffness, confusion and sweating. This is rare but life-threatening. These medicines can raise blood sugar, cholesterol and weight. Your doctor will monitor them — keep those appointments. Never stop suddenly; your doctor will reduce the dose gradually. Take care in hot weather — this group affects how your body regulates temperature.

Do not take Serenace if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Your doctor will assess suitability if you have heart disease, Parkinson's disease or dementia.

Interactions with other medicines

Alcohol and sedatives add to the drowsiness. Tell your doctor about any medicine that affects heart rhythm.

How to store Serenace Injection

Store as printed on the carton — some injections need refrigeration and must not be frozen. Keep out of the reach of children.

Expert advice for Serenace Injection

Take it exactly as prescribed; most relapses follow a stopped medicine. Rise slowly from sitting or lying. Keep your weight, sugar and lipid checks.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

RPG LIFE SCIENCES LIMITED

Therapeutic class:

Antipsychotic

Drug class:

Antipsychotic