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Clopixol 200 IngredientsÂÂ
Clopixol injections contain zuclopenthixol decanoate, an antipsychotic which has a relative prolonged effect.
Clopixol medical uses
Clopixol injections are used to treat:
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Schizophrenia.
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Psychomotor disorders.
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Agitation.
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Affective and aggressive reactions.
Clopixol dosage
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Clopixol injections are used by intramuscular injections.
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The usual dose is 200 - 400 mg every 2 - 4 weeks, or as determined by the doctor.
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Some patients may need larger doses or shorter intervals between doses.
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The dose used varies depending on the patient's condition.
Clopixol side effects
Clopixol injections may cause some side effects, such as:
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Increased appetite.
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Weight gain.
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Insomnia.
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Depression.
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Nervousness.
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tremor.
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dizziness.
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Palpitations.
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Tachycardia.
Clopixol contraindications
Clopixol injections are not used in case of:
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Hypersensitivity to the ingredients of the drug.
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Pregnancy.
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breastfeeding.
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liver disease or history of it.
Clopixol use precautions
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Patients using the drug for a long time should be monitored to see if they need to reduce the dose or not.
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Clopixol is used with caution in the case of convulsions, liver or kidney disorders, or cardiovascular disease.
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The drug may cause neuroleptic malignant syndrome whose symptoms include high temperature, muscle rigidity, fluctuating consciousness, and the instability of the autonomic nervous system, in which case Clpixol should be discontinued and a doctor consulted (symptoms may last for more than a week even after the drug is discontinued).
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Used with caution when suffering from arrhythmias.
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The dosage of diabetes medications should be adjusted once used with clopixol injections.
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The drug may cause a decrease in the number of white blood cells.
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Used with caution for the elderly.
Drug interactions
The doctor should be consulted before using clopixol injections before any other drugs, such as:
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Sedatives.
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Antidepressants.
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lithium.
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Levodopa.
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Arrhythmias.
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Some antibiotics, such as ciprofloxacin, and erythromycin.
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Antihistaminics.
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Diuretics.
Preservation and storage of the drug
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Keep out of children's reach.
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Keep at a temperature below 30 ° C.
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Injections should be kept in the outer carton to prevent light exposure.
Clopixol Price
Clopixol 200 mg 1 ml injection price is 173.40 SAR.
FAQs
Is Clopixol sedating?
Clopixol starts sedation shortly after the injection.
Does Clopixol increase dopamine?
Clopixol does not increase dopamine, it is an antagonist for D1 and D2 receptors.
Does Clopixol make you sleepy?
Yes, Clopixol may cause drowsiness among its side effects.
Is Clopixol used for bipolar disorder?
Clopixol may help treat a manic attack associated with bipolar disorder, but it should be used under the supervision of a doctor.
Is Clopixol used for schizophrenia?
Clopixol is used in the treatment of schizophrenia, which is an antipsychotic form of schizophrenia.
Is Clopixol safe?
Clopixol is safe to use according to the doctor's guidance, but it is not safe in the case of allergies to its ingredients, and can sometimes cause neuroleptic malignant syndrome.
