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Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy

Clopin-50 Tablet 10's is used to treat schizophrenia. Additionally, it is also used to reduce the risk of suicidal behaviour in patients with schizophrenia or other similar disorders. It contains Clozapine, which helps in improving mood, behaviour and thoughts. It may cause side effects such as tachycardia (fast heartbeat), dizziness, headache, tremor, sweating, dry mouth, nausea, constipation and visual disturbances. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.

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Composition :

CLOZAPINE-50MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

East West Pharma India Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

About Clopin-50 Tablet 10's

Clopin-50 Tablet 10's is used to treat schizophrenia. Additionally, Clopin-50 Tablet 10's is also used to reduce the risk of suicidal behaviour in patients with schizophrenia or other similar disorders. Schizophrenia is a medical condition in which the person may feel, hear or see things that are not there, believe things that are not true, or feel unusually suspicious or confused.

Clopin-50 Tablet 10's contains Clozapine, which works by blocking the effects of chemical receptors in the brain, such as dopamine and serotonin. Thus, it helps improve mood, behaviour, and thoughts.

Depending on your medical condition, you are advised to take Clopin-50 Tablet 10's for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you. In some cases, Clopin-50 Tablet 10's may cause side effects, including tachycardia (a fast heartbeat), dizziness, headache, tremors, sweating, dry mouth, nausea, constipation, and visual disturbances. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

Please do not stop taking Clopin-50 Tablet 10's suddenly, as it might cause withdrawal symptoms. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant. Do not take Clopin-50 Tablet 10's if you are breastfeeding, as it may pass into breastmilk. Avoid driving as Clopin-50 Tablet 10's may cause drowsiness and dizziness. Clopin-50 Tablet 10's should not be given to children as safety and effectiveness have not been established. Avoid consuming alcohol with Clopin-50 Tablet 10's as it could lead to increased drowsiness and dizziness. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and any medications you are taking to minimise the risk of side effects.

Uses of Clopin-50 Tablet 10's

Clopin-50 Tablet 10's is used in the treatment of schizophrenia. The detailed uses of Clopin-50 Tablet 10's are as follows:

  • It is used in patients with schizophrenia when other antipsychotic medications have been ineffective or have caused serious side effects.
  • It is also used to reduce the risk of suicidal behaviour in patients with schizophrenia or other similar mental health conditions.
  • It is used in the management of psychotic disorders in people with Parkinson’s disease when other treatments have failed.

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Directions for Use

  • Clopin-50 Tablet 10's can be taken with or without food.
  • It is usually taken 1-2 times daily at the same time each day or as prescribed by your doctor.
  • Swallow Clopin-50 Tablet 10's as a whole with a glass of water.
  • Do not crush, chew, or break it.

Medicinal Benefits

Clopin-50 Tablet 10's belongs to a group of medicines called antipsychotics. Clopin-50 Tablet 10's is used to treat schizophrenia and to reduce the risk of suicidal behaviour in patients with schizophrenia or other similar disorders. Clopin-50 Tablet 10's works by blocking the effects of chemical receptors in the brain, such as dopamine and serotonin, thereby helping improve mood, behaviour, and thoughts. Clopin-50 Tablet 10's is used to treat schizophrenia when other antipsychotic drugs are ineffective or have caused severe adverse effects. Clopin-50 Tablet 10's is also used to treat psychotic disorders in patients with Parkinson’s disease when standard treatments have failed.

How Clopin-50 Tablet 10's Works

Clopin-50 Tablet 10's contains Clozapine, which works by blocking the effects of chemical receptors in the brain, such as dopamine and serotonin. Thus, it helps in improving mood, behaviour and thoughts.

Storage

• Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight. • Keep out of sight and reach of children. • Non cold chain - To be stored in cool places at 10ºC to 25ºC or below 30ºC.
Side effects of Clopin-50 Tablet
Here are the 7 steps to manage Dizziness caused by medication:
  • Inform your doctor about dizziness symptoms. They may adjust your medication regimen or prescribe additional medications to manage symptoms.
  • Follow your doctor's instructions for taking medication, and take it at the same time every day to minimize dizziness.
  • When standing up, do so slowly and carefully to avoid sudden dizziness.
  • Avoid making sudden movements, such as turning or bending quickly, which can exacerbate dizziness.
  • Drink plenty of water throughout the day to stay hydrated and help alleviate dizziness symptoms.
  • If you're feeling dizzy, sit or lie down and rest until the dizziness passes.
  • Track when dizziness occurs and any factors that may trigger it, and share this information with your doctor to help manage symptoms.
  • Confusion is a major psychotic disorder that needs immediate medical attention.
  • Acknowledge your experience and put effort to control confusion.
  • Avoid smoking and alcohol intake as it can worsen the condition and increase your confusion.
  • Practice meditation and yoga to avoid anxiety, which can be one of the leading causes.
  • Talk to your dietician and consume food that can improve your mental health.
  • Hallucination is a major psychotic disorder that needs immediate medical attention.
  • Acknowledge your experience and put effort to control hallucinations. You can share what is being seen with a therapist to know whether they are real or imaginary.
  • Avoid smoking and alcohol intake as it can worsen the condition and increase your imagination.
  • Practice meditation and yoga to avoid anxiety, which can be one of the leading causes of hallucinations.
  • Talk to your dietician and consume food that can improve your mental health.
Managing Medication-Triggered Anxiety: A Comprehensive Approach:
  • Inform your doctor about your anxiety symptoms so that you doctor may explore potential drug interactions and alter your treatment plan.
  • Work with your doctor to adjust your medication regimen or dosage to minimize anxiety symptoms.
  • Reduce anxiety symptoms by practicing relaxation techniques like meditation, deep breathing, or yoga.
  • Regular self-care activities, such as exercise, healthy food, and adequate sleep, can assist control anxiety.
  • Surround yourself with a supportive network of friends, family, or a support group to help manage anxiety and stay motivated.
  • Regularly track anxiety symptoms and report any changes to your doctor to ensure your treatment plan is effective and adjusted as needed.
  • Manage stress by practising deep breathing, yoga or meditation.
  • Participating in activities you enjoy, or exercising may also help manage agitation.
  • Get enough sleep. Maintain a regular sleep cycle.
  • Exercise regularly. Try physical activities like walking, running, or dancing.
  • Restlessness is related to mental health and needs medical attention if it's severe.
  • Regular practice of meditation and yoga can help calm your mind. This can reduce restlessness.
  • Prevent smoking as it can impact your calmness of body and mind.
  • Talk to your friends and family about restlessness, who can provide a solution for why you feel restless.
  • Get sufficient sleep for a minimum of 6-7 hours to reduce restlessness.

What if I have taken an overdose of Clopin-50 Tablet 10's

Please do not take more than the prescribed dose of Clopin-50 Tablet 10's as it may cause an overdose. The symptoms of overdose include sedation, fast heart rate, high blood pressure, respiratory depression or failure, delirium (serious changes in mental abilities), coma or excess saliva production. If you suspect you have taken an overdose or notice signs of overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.

Drug Warnings

Do not take Clopin-50 Tablet 10's if you are allergic to any of its contents if you have galactose intolerance, total lactase deficiency, glucose-galactose malabsorption, low number of white blood cells or if you are taking medicines that can cause low levels of white blood cells, bone marrow disorder, epilepsy, circulatory collapse (pronounced fall in blood pressure that can lead to unconsciousness), brain disorders, severe kidney disease, heart disease, liver disease with jaundice, liver failure or paralytic ileus (small intestine disorder). Inform your doctor if you have a low number of white blood cells or platelet count, orthostatic hypotension, epilepsy, enlarged prostate or difficulty urinating, glaucoma, severe constipation, diabetes, heart, liver or kidney problems. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant. Do not take Clopin-50 Tablet 10's if you are breastfeeding, as it may pass into breastmilk.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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How does the drug interact with Clopin-50 Tablet:
Taking Rasagiline with Clopin-50 Tablet can increase the risk of serotonin syndrome (A condition in which a chemical called serotonin increase in your body).

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Rasagiline with Clopin-50 Tablet can possibly result in an interaction; it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. If you notice any of these symptoms like confusion, hallucination, fits, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, muscle spasm or stiffness, tremor, incoordination, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, loose stools, contact a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Clopin-50 Tablet:
Taking Safinamide with Clopin-50 Tablet can increase the risk of serotonin syndrome (A condition in which a chemical called serotonin increase in your body).

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Clopin-50 Tablet with Safinamide can possibly result in an interaction but can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor if you experience confusion, hallucination (seeing and hearing things that do not exist), increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, pain in the muscles or stiffness, incoordination, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
ClomipraminePhenelzine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Clopin-50 Tablet:
When Clopin-50 Tablet is taken with Phenelzine, may increase the risk of serotonin syndrome (a condition in which a chemical called serotonin increases in your body).

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Clopin-50 Tablet and Phenelzine, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. If you notice any of these signs - like confusion, hallucination, seizure, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, muscle spasm or stiffness, tremor, incoordination, stomach cramp, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea-call a doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Clopin-50 Tablet:
When Thioridazine is taken with Clopin-50 Tablet, can increase the side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Clopin-50 Tablet and Thioridazine, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. If you notice any of these signs - like extreme drowsiness, confusion, agitation, vomiting, blurred vision, feeling hot or cold, sweating, muscle stiffness, fainting, seizure (convulsions), call a doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Clopin-50 Tablet:
Taking tranylcypromine with Clopin-50 Tablet can increase the risk of serotonin syndrome (a condition in which a chemical called serotonin increase in your body).

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Clopin-50 Tablet with Tranylcypromine is not recommended but can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor if you experience confusion, hallucination (seeing and hearing things that do not exist), fits, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, pain in the muscles or stiffness, incoordination, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
ClomipramineHalofantrine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Clopin-50 Tablet:
When Clopin-50 Tablet is taken with Halofantrine, can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm that may be serious.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Clopin-50 Tablet and Halofantrine, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. If you notice any of these signs - like sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or heart palpitations, call a doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Clopin-50 Tablet:
When Clopin-50 Tablet is taken with Sparfloxacin, can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm that may be serious.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Clopin-50 Tablet and Sparfloxacin, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. If you notice any of these signs - like sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or heart palpitations, call a doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
ClomipramineMoclobemide
Critical
How does the drug interact with Clopin-50 Tablet:
When Clopin-50 Tablet is taken with Moclobemide, may increase the risk of serotonin syndrome (a condition in which a chemical called serotonin increases in your body).

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Clopin-50 Tablet and Moclobemide, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. If you notice any of these signs - like confusion, hallucination, seizure, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, muscle spasm or stiffness, tremor, incoordination, stomach cramp, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea-contact a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
ClomipramineBepridil
Critical
How does the drug interact with Clopin-50 Tablet:
When Clopin-50 Tablet is taken with Bepridil, can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm that may be serious.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Clopin-50 Tablet and Bepridil, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. If you notice any of these signs - like sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or heart palpitations, call a doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
ClomipramineSaquinavir
Critical
How does the drug interact with Clopin-50 Tablet:
When Clopin-50 Tablet is taken with Saquinavir, can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm that may be serious.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Clopin-50 Tablet and Saquinavir, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. If you notice any of these signs - like sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or heart palpitations, call a doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.

Drug-Food Interactions

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Maintain a healthy diet and exercise regularly.
  • Include fruits, vegetables, and fibre-rich food in your diet.
  • Cut down on sugars, salts and saturated fats.
  • Drink enough fluids to stay hydrated.
  • Regularly attend therapy sessions.
  • Perform meditation and yoga.
  • Follow a regular sleep pattern.
  • Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.
  • Learn about your condition, understand the risk factors and follow the doctor’s treatment plan.

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Alcohol

Unsafe

Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking Clopin-50 Tablet 10's as it may cause increased drowsiness.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Clopin-50 Tablet 10's belongs to pregnancy category B. Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant before taking this medicine; your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Unsafe

Clopin-50 Tablet 10's is not recommended for use during breastfeeding.

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Driving

Unsafe

Clopin-50 Tablet 10's causes tiredness, dizziness and vision problems. Do not drive or operate machinery if you experience these symptoms.

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Liver

Consult your doctor

Dose adjustment may be needed in patients with liver impairment. Please consult your doctor if you have liver problems or any concerns regarding this.

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Kidney

Consult your doctor

Dose adjustment may be needed in patients with kidney impairment. Please consult your doctor if you have kidney problems or any concerns regarding this.

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Children

Unsafe

Clopin-50 Tablet 10's should not be given to children as safety and effectiveness have not been established.

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Heart

Caution

Clopin-50 Tablet 10's should be taken with extreme caution in patients with heart disease. Please consult your physician.

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Geriatrics

Caution

Clopin-50 Tablet 10's can be given in elderly patients with caution due to increased risk of adverse effects.

FAQs

Clopin-50 Tablet 10's is used to treat schizophrenia. Additionally, it is also used to reduce the risk of suicidal behaviour in patients with schizophrenia or other similar disorders.

Clopin-50 Tablet 10's works by blocking the effects of chemical receptors in the brain, such as dopamine and serotonin, thereby improving mood, behaviour and thoughts.

Do not discontinue Clopin-50 Tablet 10's without consulting your doctor, as it could cause withdrawal symptoms. To treat your condition effectually, continue taking Clopin-50 Tablet 10's for as long as prescribed. Do not hesitate to consult your doctor if you experience any difficulties while taking Clopin-50 Tablet 10's.

Clopin-50 Tablet 10's may cause agranulocytosis (low levels of white blood cells), making you more prone to infections. Consult your doctor immediately if you experience flu-like symptoms, such as a sore throat or fever.

Dry mouth could be a side effect of Clopin-50 Tablet 10's. Limiting caffeine intake, avoiding smoking and mouthwashes containing alcohol, drinking water regularly, and chewing sugar-free gum or candy might stimulate saliva and prevent dry mouth.

Orthostatic hypotension could be a side-effect of Clopin-50 Tablet 10's. Orthostatic hypotension is a sudden drop in blood pressure that occurs when standing, leading to dizziness. If you experience this, do not try to stand up suddenly or start walking; instead, lie down and get up slowly only when you feel better.

Clopin-50 Tablet 10's may cause tachycardia (fast heartbeat). Talk to your doctor if you experience an irregular or rapid heartbeat, even at rest, chest pain, unexplained tiredness, or breathing problems.

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and take your regular dose as scheduled. Please don't take a double dose to make up for a missed one.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

No. 10, 2nd Cross, Maravaneri, Salem - 636007, Tamil Nadu.
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