Serentil Side Effects

Generic name: mesoridazine

Note: This document contains side effect information about mesoridazine. Some of the dosage forms listed on this page may not apply to the brand name Serentil.

Applies to mesoridazine: injectable solution, oral concentrate, oral tablet

Cardiovascular

Drugs with the potential to prolong the QTc interval have been associated with torsades de pointes-type arrhythmias and sudden death.^[Ref]

Cardiovascular side effects including hypotension and tachycardia have been reported. Mesoridazine has also been reported to prolong the QTc interval in a dose related manner.^[Ref]

Nervous system

Central nervous system side effects including drowsiness, Parkinson's syndrome, dizziness, weakness, tremor, restlessness, ataxia, dystonia, rigidity, slurring, akathisia, and motoric reactions (opisthotonos) have been reported. Autonomic nervous system effects including dry mouth, nausea and vomiting, fainting, stuffy nose, photophobia, constipation, and blurred vision have also been reported.^[Ref]

Adverse effects including rigidity and motoric effects tend to occur later in therapy.^[Ref]

Genitourinary

Genitourinary side effects including inhibition of ejaculation, impotence, enuresis, incontinence and priapism have been reported.^[Ref]

Dermatologic

Dermatologic side effects including itching, rash, hypertrophic papillae of the tongue, and angioneurotic edema have been reported.^[Ref]

Further information

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Some side effects may not be reported. You may report them to the FDA.

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