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Clopixol-Acuphase Injection

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Product introduction

Clopixol-Acuphase 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-Acuphase 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-Acuphase Injection

Benefits of Clopixol-Acuphase Injection

In Schizophrenia

Schizophrenia is a mental disorder in which a person’s thinking ability, feelings, and behavior become abnormal. Clopixol-Acuphase 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-Acuphase 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-Acuphase 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-Acuphase

  • 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-Acuphase Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Safety advice

Alcohol
UNSAFE
Clopixol-Acuphase Injection may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Clopixol-Acuphase 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-Acuphase 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-Acuphase Injection may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Clopixol-Acuphase Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Clopixol-Acuphase Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Clopixol-Acuphase Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Clopixol-Acuphase Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

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Quick tips

  • Clopixol-Acuphase Injection is administered into the muscle of the buttock or thigh.
  • Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Clopixol-Acuphase 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

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I am a bipolar disorder patient. I am taking torvate chrono 500 mg 2-0-2. Clopixol depot injection 2 nos once in a month. Bexol 2 mg 1-0-0. Palido od 3 mg 0-0-1. I have skipped taking palido od because of uncontrolled urination. Do i need any medication in the place of palido od. Pls let me informed
Dr. Venkatraju Kalidindi
Psychiatry
Dear 1mg user, medicines gives quick relief and has side effects too so consult your doctor and see how to reduce dose and control totally, later you can take counselling that really helps you. Pay Rs 99 and call me on my phone www.dontfeel.com for counselling
Suffering Schizophrnia from last 20+ years. Is cure able ?
Dr. Ambrish Dharmadhikari
Psychiatry
We are here to helpSchizophrenia is chronic disorderSymptoms can be stopped from expressingCure is difficult word to say in schizophrenia
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References

  1. 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.
  2. Zuclopenthixol acetate. St Albans: Lundbeck Limited; 2008 [revised Dec 2016]. [Accesed 19 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
  3. Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006. Zuclopenthixol. [Updated 2018 Dec 3]. [Accessed 20 Feb. 2020] (online) Available from:External Link
  4. Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). [Accessed 19 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link

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Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: February, 2025

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