Clopixol Depot Injection
Prescription Required
Product introduction
Clopixol Depot Injection is 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 Depot Injection is used to treat certain mental disorders such as schizophrenia (a mental illness which causes disturbed thinking, strong emotions and abnormal behaviour), mania (an abnormally elevated mood state), behavioural problems in adults and children and symptoms of Tourette's disease (repetative uncontrolled movements and sounds).
Clopixol Depot Injection is used to treat certain mental disorders such as schizophrenia (a mental illness which causes disturbed thinking, strong emotions and abnormal behaviour), mania (an abnormally elevated mood state), behavioural problems in adults and children and symptoms of Tourette's disease (repetative uncontrolled movements and sounds).
Uses of Clopixol Injection
Benefits of Clopixol Injection
In Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a mental disorder in which a person’s thinking ability, feelings, and behavior become abnormal. Clopixol Depot Injection helps restore the chemical imbalances in the brain that are responsible for such changes. It improves thoughts, behavior and enhances the quality of life.
In Anxiety
Clopixol Depot Injection reduces the symptoms of excessive anxiety and worry. It can also reduce feelings of restlessness, tiredness, difficulty concentrating, and feeling irritable. It will therefore help you go about your daily activities more easily and be more productive.
Side effects of Clopixol Injection
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Clopixol
- Abnormality of voluntary movements
- Constipation
- Dryness in mouth
- Increased prolactin level in blood
- Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing)
- Sleepiness
- Tremors
- Urinary retention
- Weight gain
How to use Clopixol Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Clopixol Depot Injection may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Clopixol Depot Injection 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.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Clopixol Depot Injection is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Clopixol Depot Injection may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Clopixol Depot Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Clopixol Depot Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Clopixol Depot Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Clopixol Depot Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- Clopixol Depot Injection is administered into the muscle of the buttock or thigh.
- Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Clopixol Depot Injection 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 medicine.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Thioxanthene Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
NEURO CNS
Action Class
Typical Antipsychotics
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Clopixol Depot Injection
Once A Month
44%
Twice A Month
25%
Once A Day
16%
Once A Week
11%
Twice A Week
3%
What are you using Clopixol Injection for?
Schizophrenia
100%
How much was the improvement?
Poor
50%
Average
50%
What were the side-effects while using Clopixol Depot Injection?
Weight gain
33%
Orthostatic h*
33%
Sleepiness
33%
*Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing)
How do you take Clopixol Injection?
With or witho*
100%
*With or without food
Please rate Clopixol Depot Injection on price
Not Expensive
100%
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Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
- Stahl SM, editor. Zuclopenthixol. In: Stahl's Essential Pschopharmacology: Prescriber's Guide. 5th ed. New York, New York: Cambridge University Press; 2014. pp. 769-73.
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Country of origin: India
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