Pack size: 1 Injection  |  Price is for the whole Injection

⚠ Prescription required. This medicine may only be dispensed against a valid prescription.

Generic: Zuclopenthixol

Form: Injection 50mg/ml

Indication

Schizophrenia, Psychoses, Bipolar mania

Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Adult Dose

$4b

Renal Dose

Renal impairment: Dose reduction may be needed.

Contraindication

Hypersensitivity. Comatose states e.g. alcohol, barbiturate and opiate intoxications; porphyria. children.

Mode of Action

Zuclopenthixol has high affinity for D1 and D2 receptors and ?-adrenoreceptors. It also has slight antihistamine properties and blocks serotonergic properties.

Introduction

$4c

Uses of __NAME__

{'list': ['Schizophrenia', 'Anxiety']}

Side effects of __NAME__

{'tag': 'Common', 'list': ['Abnormality of voluntary movements', 'Constipation', 'Dryness in mouth', 'Increased prolactin level in blood', 'Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing)', 'Sleepiness', 'Tremor', 'Urinary retention', 'Weight gain']}

How to use __NAME__

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

How __NAME__ works

__NAME__ 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

__NAME__ may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ 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.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of __NAME__ may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of __NAME__ may be needed. Please consult your doctor.