Sensipin is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Sensipin is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
If Sensipin is used, monitor the baby for excessive sedation. Periodically, keep a check on the baby's white blood cell count as well.
UNSAFE
Sensipin may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
You may feel tired, drowsy, dizzy or you may feel faint while taking ClozapineSensipin, especially during the early stages of treatment. This may affect your driving ability.
CAUTION
Sensipin should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Sensipin may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Sensipin is may not be advised in patients with severe kidney disease.
CAUTION
Sensipin should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Sensipin may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Regular monitoring of liver function tests is advisable. Inform your doctor if you experience nausea, vomiting and/or weight loss while taking this medicine.
Medicine Overview of Sensipin 25mg Tablet
Introduction
Sensipin is a prescription medicine used in the treatment of schizophrenia (a mental disorder that can result in hallucinations or delusions and also adversely affects a person’s ability to think and behave).
Sensipin may be taken with or without fo...
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Uses of Sensipin
Schizophrenia
Side effects of Sensipin
Common
Increased sweating
Visual impairment
Decreased blood pressure
How to use Sensipin
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Sensipin may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Sensipin works
Sensipin is an atypical antipsychotics. It works by modulating the action of certain chemical messengers in the brain that affects thoughts.
Quick Tips
Sensipin helps treat schizophrenia in people for whom other medicines are ineffective or not tolerated.
Take it with or without food, preferably at the same time everyday.
It can cause dizziness and sleepiness. Be cautious while driving or doing anything that requires concentration.
It may cause low blood pressure and dehydration. Drink plenty of fluids and rise slowly from a sitting or lying position.
It may increase your weight, blood sugar and cholesterol. Eat healthy, exercise regularly and monitor your blood levels regularly.
Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to monitor your blood cells during treatment with this medicine. Inform your doctor immediately...
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Do not stop taking Sensipin without talking to your doctor first as it may cause worsening of symptoms.
Brief Description
Indication
Indicated for reducing risk of recurrent suicidal behavior in patients with schizophrenia, or schizoaffective disorder in patients who are judged to b...
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Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Adult Dose
Adults: PO: Schizophrenia
12.5 mg PO once daily or q12hr initially; increased daily in increments of 25-50 mg/day, if well tolerated, to achieve targ...
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Renal Dose
Renal impairment: Severe: Contraindicated.
Contraindication
History of bone marrow disorders including agranulocytosis, circulatory collapse, alcoholic or toxic psychosis, drug intoxication, uncontrolled epilep...
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Mode of Action
Clozapine has relatively weak dopamine receptor-blocking activity at D1, D2, D3 and D5 receptors but has high affinity for the D4 receptor. It has als...
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Precaution
Medication should not be stopped abruptly; should be tapered off over 1-2 weeks. If conditions warrant abrupt discontinuation (leukopenia, myocarditis...
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Side Effect
Commonly: Sedation, wt gain, reversible neutropenia, eosinophilia, tachycardia, orthostatic hypotension, dizziness, hypersalivation at night, headache...
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Pregnancy Category Note
Pregnancy category: B
Neonates exposed to antipsychotic drugs during 3rd trimester of pregnancy are at risk for EPS or withdrawal symptoms after deli...
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Interaction
Increased risk and/or severity of bone marrow suppression w/ bone marrow suppressants (e.g. carbamazepine, chloramphenicol), sulfonamides (e.g. co-tri...
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