You or your child should not use erythromycin (Ery-Tab®), pimozide (Orap®), or quinidine (Cardioquin®) while using this medicine because of the risk of unwanted side effects. (bali-wedding-photography.com)
Coadministration of other medicinal products known to prolong the QT interval and which are metabolised via the cytochrome P450 (CYP) 3A4 such as cisapride, astemizole, pimozide, quinidine, and erythromycin are contraindicated in patients receiving fluconazole (see sections 4.4 and 4.5). (tajgenerics.com)
Interval7
Risk of QT interval prolongation and elevated thioridazine plasma levels. (nih.gov)
The side effects include akathisia, tardive dyskinesia, and, more rarely, neuroleptic malignant syndrome and prolongation of the QT interval. (wikipedia.org)
A 2013 systematic review compared pimozide with other antipsychotics for schizophrenia or related psychoses: It is contraindicated in individuals with either acquired, congenital or a family history of QT interval prolongation. (wikipedia.org)
Very common (>10% frequency) side effects include: Akinesia Constipation Dizziness Dry mouth Hyperhidrosis Nocturia Somnolence Speech disorder Pimozide overdose presents with severe extrapyramidal symptoms, hypotension, sedation, QT interval prolongation and ventricular arrhythmias including torsades de pointes. (wikipedia.org)
Treatment should be reviewed and either gradually withdrawn or the dose reduced under close supervision if the repolarization changes (prolongation of QT interval, T-wave changes or U-wave development) or arrhythmias develop. (medscape.co.uk)
No patients in the study had a prolongation of the QT interval >500 milliseconds(1). (salesandmarketingnetwork.com)
Some azoles, including fluconazole, have been associated with prolongation of the QT interval on the electrocardiogram. (tajgenerics.com)
Orap1
Pimozide (sold under the brand name Orap) is an antipsychotic drug of the diphenylbutylpiperidine class. (wikipedia.org)
Torsade de poin1
During post-marketing surveillance, there have been very rare cases of QT prolongation and torsade de pointes in patients taking fluconazole. (tajgenerics.com)
Ventricular1
History of QT prolongation or ventricular arrhythmias including torsades de pointes. (genmed.pk)
Antipsychotics2
Similarly to other typical antipsychotics pimozide has a high affinity for the dopamine D2 receptor and this likely results in its sexual (due to prolactin hypersecretion) and extrapyramidal side effects as well as its therapeutic efficacy against the positive symptoms of schizophrenia. (wikipedia.org)
Pimozide belongs to the class of medications called antipsychotics. (pocketpills.com)
Ergotamine1
Concomitant use with colchicine (in pts with renal/hepatic impairment) lovastatin simvastatin pimozide ergotamine dihydroergotamine. (genmed.pk)
Irregular heartbeat2
QT prolongation can rarely cause serious (rarely fatal) fast/irregular heartbeat and other symptoms (such as severe dizziness, fainting) that need medical attention right away. (imedix.com)
Tell your doctor if you have or have ever had QT prolongation, heart failure, irregular heartbeat, or low levels of potassium or magnesium in your blood. (medlineplus.gov)
Erythromycin1
Erythromycin may cause a condition that affects the heart rhythm (QT prolongation). (imedix.com)
Hypersensitivity2
It is also contraindicated in individuals being cotreated with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI) or in those with a known hypersensitivity to pimozide or other diphenylbutyl-piperidine derivatives. (wikipedia.org)
APONVIE is contraindicated in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to aprepitant or any component of the product, and in patients taking pimozide. (heronconnect.com)
Schizophrenia1
Pimozide is used in its oral preparation in schizophrenia and chronic psychosis (on-label indications in Europe only), Tourette syndrome, and resistant tics (Europe, United States and Canada). (wikipedia.org)
Cardiac2
Cardiac monitoring should be continued for at least 4 days due to the long half-life of pimozide. (wikipedia.org)
Before using anagrelide,certain heart problems (heart failure, slow heartbeat, QT prolongation in the EKG), family history of certain heart problems (QT prolongation in the EKG, sudden cardiac death). (jollyhealthcare.org)
Sudden1
Before using anagrelide, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all the drugs you take and if you have any of the following conditions: certain heart problems ( heart failure , slow heartbeat, QT prolongation in the EKG ), family history of certain heart problems (QT prolongation in the EKG , sudden cardiac death). (webmd.com)
Dose1
The recommended starting dose of pimozide ranges from 2 mg to 4 mg once daily, taken in the morning. (pocketpills.com)
Drugs2
Many drugs besides hydroxychloroquine may affect the heart rhythm (QT prolongation). (pharmacare.store)
The risk of QT prolongation may be increased if you have certain medical conditions or are taking other drugs that may cause QT prolongation. (webmd.com)
Tablets1
Visually inspect parenteral application in mandarin fruit storage conditions, aspartate transaminase were included 18 tablets: extension of qt prolongation. (myjuicecup.com)
Medications2
However, patients who experience negative side-effects with the first line medications are typically given pimozide. (wikipedia.org)
You could get Pimozide delivered at your doorstep from us in Canada if you ordered prescription medications with a valid prescription. (pocketpills.com)
Risk1
Low levels of potassium or magnesium in the blood may also increase your risk of QT prolongation. (jollyhealthcare.org)
Patients3
In one case a series of 33 patients with delusional parasitosis (median age, 60 years), pimozide was prescribed for 24 patients, 18 of whom took the drug. (wikipedia.org)
Of those patients receiving pimozide, 61% (11/18) experienced improvement in or full remission of symptoms. (wikipedia.org)
The use of pimozide for the treatment of delusional parasitosis is based primarily on data from case series/reports that demonstrate some efficacy in the majority of patients. (wikipedia.org)
Beats1
Arsenic trioxide may cause QT prolongation (heart muscles take longer to recharge between beats due to an electrical disturbance), which can cause serious or life-threatening heart rhythm problems. (medlineplus.gov)
Cause serious1
Increased pimozide levels may cause serious or life-threatening reactions, such as QT prolongation. (heronconnect.com)
Medicine1
Medicine used to the potential duration of qt prolongation. (myjuicecup.com)
Drug3
There have been numerous studies showing pimozide can be used successfully to treat delusional parasitosis and traditionally was the drug of choice. (wikipedia.org)
In 1985 pimozide was approved by the FDA for marketing as an orphan drug for the treatment of Tourette's syndrome. (wikipedia.org)
Your doctor may have suggested Pimozide for conditions other than those listed in these drug information articles. (pocketpills.com)
Doctor4
If you have not discussed this with your doctor or are not sure why you are taking Pimozide, speak to your doctor. (pocketpills.com)
If you are concerned about side effects, discuss the risks and benefits of Pimozide with your doctor. (pocketpills.com)
Make sure your doctor knows if you had a heart rhythm problem, including QT prolongation. (pharmacare.store)
Treatment2
Pimozide has been used in the treatment of delusional disorder and paranoid personality disorder. (wikipedia.org)
Gastric lavage, establishment of a patent airway and, if necessary, mechanically assisted respiration is the recommended treatment for pimozide overdose. (wikipedia.org)
Additional1
Aripiprazole: major avoid coadministration of additional use of diarrhea 5 of qt prolongation. (myjuicecup.com)
Side1
The side effects listed below are not experienced by everyone who takes Pimozide. (pocketpills.com)