Sizopin 100 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
Sizopin 100 is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
If Sizopin 100 is used, monitor the baby for excessive sedation. Periodically, keep a check on the baby's white blood cell count as well.
UNSAFE
Sizopin 100 may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
You may feel tired, drowsy, dizzy or you may feel faint while taking ClozapineSizopin 100, especially during the early stages of treatment. This may affect your driving ability.
CAUTION
Sizopin 100 should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Sizopin 100 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Sizopin 100 is may not be advised in patients with severe kidney disease.
CAUTION
Sizopin 100 should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Sizopin 100 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 Sizopin 100mg Tablet
Introduction
Sizopin 100 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).
Sizopin 100 may be taken with or with ... Show more
Uses of Sizopin 100
Schizophrenia
Side effects of Sizopin 100
Common
Increased sweating
Visual impairment
Decreased blood pressure
How to use Sizopin 100
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. Sizopin 100 may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Sizopin 100 works
Sizopin 100 is an atypical antipsychotics. It works by modulating the action of certain chemical messengers in the brain that affects thoughts.
Quick Tips
Sizopin 100 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 ... Show more
Do not stop taking Sizopin 100 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 ... Show more
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 ... Show more
Renal Dose
Renal impairment: Severe: Contraindicated.
Contraindication
History of bone marrow disorders including agranulocytosis, circulatory collapse, alcoholic or toxic psychosis, drug intoxication, uncontrolled epilep ... Show more
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 ... Show more
Precaution
Medication should not be stopped abruptly; should be tapered off over 1-2 weeks. If conditions warrant abrupt discontinuation (leukopenia, myocarditis ... Show more
Side Effect
Commonly: Sedation, wt gain, reversible neutropenia, eosinophilia, tachycardia, orthostatic hypotension, dizziness, hypersalivation at night, headache ... Show more
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 ... Show more
Interaction
Increased risk and/or severity of bone marrow suppression w/ bone marrow suppressants (e.g. carbamazepine, chloramphenicol), sulfonamides (e.g. co-tri ... Show more
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