Zimquine 200mg Tablet

Zimquine 200mg Tablet is 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) and mania. It is also used to treat bipolar disorders.

Zimquine 200mg Tablet may be taken without food or with light meals. However, it is advised to take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this 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 is important that this medication is not stopped suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may worsen your symptoms. However, discontinue this medicine immediately if you experience Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS), characterized by fever, muscle rigidity, and altered consciousness or seizures.

Some common side effects of this medicine include decreased hemoglobin levels in the blood, increased triglycerides level in blood, decreased cholesterol level in blood, headache, extrapyramidal symptoms, dry mouth, and withdrawal symptoms. Initially, this medicine may cause a sudden drop in blood pressure when you change positions, so it is better to rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down. It also causes dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. This medicine may increase your weight but, modifying your lifestyle by having a healthy diet and exercising regularly can reduce this side effect.

You should be cautious while using this medicine as it may increase the risk of developing diabetes, so it is better to monitor glucose regularly. Inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood or behavior, new or worsening depression, or suicidal thoughts while taking this medicine.

• Treatment of Mania
• Treatment of Schizophrenia

• You have been prescribed Zimquine 200mg Tablet for the treatment of schizophrenia and mania.
• It is less likely to cause heart problems and movement disorders than other antipsychotics.
• It may take 4 to 6 weeks to see treatment effects. Keep taking it as prescribed.
• Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Zimquine 200mg Tablet can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
• To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
• It may increase your weight, blood sugar and cholesterol. Eat healthy, exercise regularly and monitor your blood levels regularly.
• Inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood or behavior, new or worsening depression, or suicidal thoughts or behavior.
• Do not stop taking it without talking to your doctor first as it may cause worsening of symptoms.