Clopixol may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
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Clopixol may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
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Clopixol is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
UNSAFE
Clopixol may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
CAUTION
Clopixol should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Clopixol may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
CAUTION
Clopixol should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Clopixol may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Medicine Overview of Clopixol 10mg Tablet
Introduction
Clopixol is a prescription medicine used in the treatment of schizophrenia and anxiety disorder. It alters the thoughts and elevates the mood, improving the person’s ability to think, feel and behave.
Clopixol is given as an injection under the ... Show more
Uses of Clopixol
Schizophrenia
Anxiety
Side effects of Clopixol
Common
Abnormality of voluntary movements
Constipation
Dryness in mouth
Increased prolactin level in blood
Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing)
Sleepiness
Tremor
Urinary retention
Weight gain
How to use Clopixol
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Clopixol works
Clopixol is a typical antipsychotic. It works by blocking the action of dopamine, a chemical messenger in the brain that affects thoughts and mood.
Quick Tips
Clopixol is administered into the muscle of the buttock or thigh.
Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Clopixol can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine because it can make drowsiness worse.
It may affect how your body regulates your temperature. Avoid situations that can result in your overheating or getting dehydrated.
It may increase your weight, blood sugar and cholesterol. Eat healthy, exercise regularly and monitor your blood levels regularly.
Inform your doctor if you experience any swelling, particularly of the face, lips, jaw and tongue and trouble breathing while taking this me ... Show more
Brief Description
Indication
Schizophrenia, Psychoses, Bipolar mania
Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Adult Dose
Oral
Psychoses
Adult: Initially, 20-30 mg daily in divided doses. Usual maintenance dose: 20-50 mg daily. Up to 150 mg daily for severe or resistant ... Show more
Renal Dose
Renal impairment: Dose reduction may be needed.
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity. Comatose states e.g. alcohol, barbiturate and opiate intoxications; porphyria. children.
Mode of Action
Zuclopenthixol has high affinity for D1 and D2 receptors and ?-adrenoreceptors. It also has slight antihistamine properties and blocks serotonergic pr ... Show more
Precaution
Hepatic and renal impairment, heart disease, recent acute MI, arrhythmias, significant bradycardia (<50 beats/min), severe respiratory disease, epilep ... Show more
Side Effect
Drowsiness, blurred vision, tachycardia, nausea, dizziness, headache, excitement, postural hypotension, hyperprolactinaemia, sexual dysfunction, ECG c ... Show more
Interaction
Zuclopenthixol may enhance the sedative effects of alcohol and the effects of barbiturates and other CNS depressants. Zuclopenthixol reduces the antih ... Show more
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