Clopixol Depot Injection
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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 given as an injection under the supervision of a healthcare professional and should not be self-administered. Take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor and if you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember it. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. This medication mustn't be stopped suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may worsen your symptoms.
Some common side effects of this injection include dry mouth, abnormality of voluntary movements, urinary retention, constipation, and muscle rigidity. Initially, this medicine may cause a sudden drop in blood pressure when you change positions, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down. It may also cause dizziness and sleepiness, do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. This medicine can lead to weight gain, have a healthy balanced diet, and exercise regularly. You may also notice some injection site reactions such as pain, redness, or swelling. However, these are temporary and usually resolve on their own. Please consult your doctor in case these do not subside or bother you.
Before taking it, inform your doctor if you are suffering from thyroid or kidney problems, epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease, glaucoma, or any heart problems. You should not take this medicine if you are under the influence of alcohol or any sleep-inducing, cough, and/ or allergy medication. This medicine can also lead to weight gain, eat a healthy balanced diet, avoid snacking with high-calorie food, and exercise regularly.
Uses of Clopixol Injection
Benefits of Clopixol Injection
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.
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.
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.
How Clopixol Injection works
Clopixol Depot Injection is a typical antipsychotic. It works by blocking the action of dopamine, a chemical messenger in the brain that affects thoughts and mood.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Do not drink alcohol while you are taking this medicine. Clopixol Depot Injection may cause excessive drowsiness when taken with alcohol.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
The safety of Clopixol Depot Injection during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Clopixol Depot Injection may be unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. It should be used only if the expected benefit outweighs the potential risk. Please consult your doctor.
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 may be needed.
Liver
CAUTION
Clopixol Depot Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
What if you forget to take Clopixol Injection?
If you miss a dose of Clopixol Depot Injection, 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
Thioxanthenes
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
NEURO CNS
Action Class
Typical Antipsychotics
Interaction with drugs
Taking Clopixol with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Do not consume Domperidone with Zuclopenthixol.
Concomitant use may affect heart rhythm and can be fatal.
Factors such as old age, chronic heart issues, or low potassium levels may more frequently cause disturbance in heart rhythm, and your doctor may consider ECG monitoring in their p
Factors such as old age, chronic heart issues, or low potassium levels may more frequently cause disturbance in heart rhythm, and your doctor may consider ECG monitoring in their p
Factors such as old age, chronic heart issues, or low potassium levels may more frequently cause disturbance in heart rhythm, and your doctor may consider ECG monitoring in their p
Factors such as old age, chronic heart issues, or low potassium levels may more frequently cause disturbance in heart rhythm, and your doctor may consider ECG monitoring in their p
User feedback
Patients taking Clopixol Depot Injection
Once A Month
80%
Once A Week
20%
What are you using Clopixol Injection for?
Schizophrenia
92%
Others
4%
Anxiety
4%
How much was the improvement?
Average
55%
Poor
26%
Excellent
19%
What were the side-effects while using Clopixol Depot Injection?
No Side Effec*
18%
Abnormality o*
18%
Sleepiness
18%
Weight gain
9%
Orthostatic h*
9%
*No Side Effect, Abnormality of voluntary movements, Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing)
How do you take Clopixol Injection?
With or witho*
80%
With food
20%
*With or without food
Please rate Clopixol Depot Injection on price
Expensive
67%
Not Expensive
21%
Average
12%
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