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Navane |
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- Description - |
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Navane is used in the treatment of schizophrenia (a disruption ofthought and the understanding of reality). Researchers theorize thatantipsychotic medications such as Navane work by loweringlevels of dopamine, a neurotransmitter (or chemical messenger) inthe brain.Excessive levels of dopamine are believed to be related to psychoticbehavior. |
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Abnormal muscle rigidity,abnormal secretion of milk,abnormalities in movements and posture,agitation,anemia,blurred vision,breast development in males,chewing movements,constipation,diarrhea,dizziness,drowsiness,dry mouth,excessive thirst,eyeball rotation or state of fixed gaze,fainting,fatigue,fluid accumulation and swelling,headache,high fever,high or low blood sugar,hives,impotence,insomnia,intestinal blockage,involuntary movements of the arms and legs,irregular menstrual periods,itching,light-headedness,loss or increase of appetite,low blood pressure,narrow or dilated pupils of the eye,nasal congestion,nausea,painful muscle spasm,protruding tongue,puckering of mouth,puffing of cheeks,rapid heartbeat,rash,restlessness,salivation,sedation,seizures,sensitivity to light,severe allergic reaction,skin inflammation and peeling,strong reflexes,sweating,swelling of breasts,tremors,twitching in the body,neck,shoulders,and face,visual problems,vomiting,weakness,weight increase,worsening of ps |
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Antihistamines such as Benadryl
Barbiturates such as phenobarbital
Drugs that contain atropine, such as Donnatal
Extreme drowsiness and other potentially serious effects canresult if Navaneis combined with alcohol or other central nervous system depressantssuch aspainkillers, narcotics, or sleeping medications.
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- Manufacturer - |
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Pfizer U.S. Pharmaceuticals Group |
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235 East 42nd Street |
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New York, NY 10017-5755 |
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USA |
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