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It is an Antipsychotic medication
Thioridazine
Mellaril
No, thioridazine and phencyclidine are two very different substances. Thioridazine is not very commonly prescribed, but it is sometimes used for various psychiatric conditions. On the other hand, phencyclidine is used as a veterinary anesthetic and illegally as a hallucinogen/dissociative.
Thioridazine.
Hallucinations that are symptomatic of a mental illness such as schizophrenia should be treated by a psychologist or psychiatrist. Antipsychotic medication such as thioridazine (Mellaril), haloperidol (Haldol), chlorpromazine (Thorazine
Mellaril is brand name to Thioridazine. The daily dose of Mellaril should not exceed 800 mg because abnormal pigment deposits in the retina may result in blindness (permanent).
Diagesic-P, a combination of an anti-pyretic/analgesic Paracetamol, an anti-anxiety/anti-psychotic Thioridazine and a central nervous system & metabolic stimulant Caffeine, is indicated for the treatment of mild to moderate pain of musculo-skeletal origin, tension & anxiety headaches and migraine headaches.
Anticholinergic effects, particularly dry mouth, have been reported with all of the phenothiazines, and can be severe enough to cause patients to discontinue their medication.
Phenothiazines group (e.g. chlorpromazine, thioridazine, fluphenazine)Thioxanthenes group (e.g. thiothixene)Butyrophenones (e.g. haloperidol)*to memorize, you can try to use this mnemonic: "Party Till Bored!" (Party = Phenothiazine, Till = Thioxanthenes, Bored = Butyrophenones)
Drugs.com has three possible matches, different shapes and colors: Gabapentin, 600mg; Thioridazine HCL, 15mg; Glipizide and Metformin HCL (combination of two medications), 2.5mg / 250mg
It is a powder so you can snort it. It's fluoxetine 20mg (Prozac) so you will have to do it every day for about a week or so before you get any effect. You may have thoughts about suicide when you first start taking an antidepressant, especially if you are younger than 24 years old.Do not snort Prozac if you are snorting any of the following drugs:pimozide (Orap);thioridazine (Mellaril); oran MAO inhibitor such as furazolidone (Furoxone), isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), rasagiline (Azilect), selegiline (Eldepryl, Emsam, Zelapar), or tranylcypromine (Parnate).Have fun!
DefinitionThioridazine is a medication prescribed to treat serious mental and emotional disorders, including schizophrenia. Thioridazine overdose occurs when someone accidentally or intentionally takes more than the normal or recommended amount of this medication.This is for information only and not for use in the treatment or management of an actual poison exposure. If you have an exposure, you should call your local emergency number (such as 911) or the National Poison Control Center at 1-800-222-1222.See also: Phenothiazine overdoseAlternative NamesMellaril overdose; Hydrochloride - thioridazine overdosePoisonous IngredientThioridazineWhere FoundMellarilMelozineNote: This list may not be all inclusive.SymptomsBladder and kidneys Inability to completely empty the bladderEar, nose, and throat Blurred visionDroolingDry mouthNasal congestionSwallowing difficultiesUlcers in the mouth, on the tongue, or in the throatVision color changes (brown tinge)Yellow eyesHeart and blood Heartbeat - rapidHigh or severely low blood pressureMouth, stomach, and intestinal tract ConstipationLoss of appetiteNauseaMuscles and bones Muscle spasmsMuscle stiffnessStiff neck or faceNervous system ComaDifficulty walkingDizzinessDrowsinessFeverHypothermia(body temperature is lower than normal)SeizuresTremorIncoordinationWeaknessOther Menstrual changesSkin Skin discoloration, bluish (changing to a purplish color)Home TreatmentGet immediate medical help. DO NOT make the person throw up unless told to do so by poison control.Before Calling EmergencyDetermine the following information:Patient's age, weight, and conditionName of product (as well as the ingredients and strength, if known)Time it was swallowedAmount swallowedIf the medication was prescribed for the patientPoison Control, or a local emergency numberThe National Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) can be called from anywhere in the United States. This national hotline number will let you talk to experts in poisoning. They will give you further instructions.This is a free and confidential service. All local poison control centers in the United States use this national number. You should call if you have any questions about poisoning or poison prevention. It does NOT need to be an emergency. You can call for any reason, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.Take the container with you to the hospital, if possible.See: Poison control center - emergency numberWhat to expect at the emergency roomThe health care provider will measure and monitor the patient's vital signs, including temperature, pulse, breathing rate, and blood pressure. Symptoms will be treated as appropriate. The patient may receive:Activated charcoalBreathing support (artificial respiration)Fluids by IVLaxativeMedicine (a partial antidote called sodium bicarbonate) to help reverse the effect of the poisonTube through the mouth into the stomach to empty the stomach (gastric lavage)Expectations (prognosis)Recovery depends on the amount of damage. Survival past 2 days is usually a good sign. The most serious side effects are usually due to damage to the heart. If heart damage can be stabilized, recovery is likely.ReferencesNockowitz RA, Rund DA. Psychotropic medications. In: Tintinalli JE, Kelen GD, Stapczynski JS, Ma OJ, Cline DM, eds. Emergency Medicine: A Comprehensive Study Guide. 6th ed. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill; 2004:chap 290.