Clopixol/Clopixol-Acuphase/Clopixol Depot

Clopixol/Clopixol-Acuphase/Clopixol Depot

zuclopenthixol

Manufacturer:

Lundbeck

Distributor:

Zuellig Pharma
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Zuclopenthixol (Drops: diHCl; Acuphase inj: acetate; Depot inj: decanoate)
Dosage/Direction for Use
Clopixol oral drops Acute schizophrenia & other acute psychoses, severe acute state of agitation & mania 10-50 mg daily, max: ≥75 mg. Chronic schizophrenia & other chronic psychoses 20-40 mg daily. Agitation in the mentally retarded 6-20 mg daily, increased if necessary to 25-40 mg daily. Agitation & confusion in senile patient 2-6 mg daily, increased if necessary to 10-20 mg daily. Clopixol-Acuphase inj Initial treatment of acute psychoses, including mania & exacerbation of chronic psychoses 50-150 mg IM repeated if necessary, preferably w/ 2-3 days interval. Additional inj may be needed 24-48 hr after 1st inj in few patient. Clopixol Depot inj Maintenance treatment of schizophrenia & other psychoses 200-400 mg IM every 2-4 wk.
Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Contraindications
Comatose states, acute alcohol, barbiturate & opiate intoxication. Pregnancy.
Special Precautions
Patients on long-term therapy should be monitored carefully. Advanced hepatic & CV disease, organic brain syndrome & convulsive disorders. May affect ability to drive or operate machinery.
Adverse Reactions
Extrapyramidal syndrome; drowsiness, dry mouth, urinary retention, disturbed accommodation, tachycardia, postural hypotension, dizziness. Tardive dyskinesia.
Drug Interactions
Alcohol, barbiturates, CNS depressants, guanethidine, metoclopramide.
MIMS Class
Antipsychotics
ATC Classification
N05AF05 - zuclopenthixol ; Belongs to the class of thioxanthene derivatives antipsychotics.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Clopixol Depot inj 200 mg/mL
Packing/Price
1 mL x 10 × 1's
Form
Clopixol-Acuphase inj 50 mg/mL
Packing/Price
1 mL x 5 × 1's
Form
Clopixol oral drops 20 mg/mL
Packing/Price
20 mL x 1's
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