|
Navane description. Navane belongs to the family of medicines known as thioxanthenes (thye-oh-ZAN-theens) . It is used in the treatment of nervous, mental, and emotional conditions. Improvement in such conditions is thought to result from the effect of the medicine on nerve pathways in specific areas of the brain.
Why prescribed Navane. Thiothixene is used to treat schizophrenia and symptoms such as hallucinations, delusions, and hostility. Navane is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information. How used Navane. Thiothixene comes as a capsule and liquid concentrate to take by mouth. It usually is taken two or three times a day. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take thiothixene exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor. The liquid concentrate must be diluted before use. It comes with a specially marked dropper for measuring the dose. Ask your pharmacist to show you how to use the dropper if you have difficulty. To dilute the liquid concentrate, add it to at least 2 ounces of milk, water, soft drink, tomato or fruit juice, or soup just before you take it. If any beverage or soup gets on the dropper, rinse the dropper with tap water before replacing it in the bottle. Do not allow the liquid concentrate to touch your skin or clothing; it can irritate your skin. If you spill the liquid concentrate on your skin, wash it off immediately with soap and water. Continue to take thiothixene even if you feel well. Do not stop taking thiothixene without talking to your doctor, especially if you have taken large doses for a long time. Your doctor probably will decrease your dose gradually. This drug must be taken regularly for a few weeks before its full effect is felt. Brand names: - Fluanxol - Fluanxol Depot - Navane - Taractan - Thiothixene HCl Intensol - Thioxanthenes |