ZUCLOPENTHIXOL belongs to a class of medications called antipsychotics used to treat schizophrenia (a mental illness) and other psychotic disorders. Schizophrenia is a mental disorder that affects the ability of a person to feel, think and behave clearly.
ZUCLOPENTHIXOL contains Zuclopenthixol which works by inhibiting the dopamine (chemical messenger) receptors in the brain. Dopamine is involved in regulating mood, behaviour and emotions. Thereby, ZUCLOPENTHIXOL helps control psychotic illness by preventing the overactivity of dopamine in the brain. Thus, it helps in improving feelings, disturbed thoughts and behaviour.
Take ZUCLOPENTHIXOL as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take ZUCLOPENTHIXOL for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you based on your medical condition. Some people may experience dry mouth, unusual tongue movements, mouth and eyeballs, constipation, muscle pain, drowsiness, tremor, fainting, headache or migraine. Most of these side effects of ZUCLOPENTHIXOL do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
Please tell your doctor if you are allergic to Zuclopenthixol or other medicines. ZUCLOPENTHIXOL is not recommended for children. ZUCLOPENTHIXOL is not recommended during pregnancy unless clearly necessary. Using it during the third trimester may cause adverse effects in the baby, such as breathing problems, muscle stiffness or weakness, shaking, etc. ZUCLOPENTHIXOL may be excreted in breast milk. Therefore, avoid taking ZUCLOPENTHIXOL if you are breastfeeding. Do not consume alcohol with ZUCLOPENTHIXOL as it may increase the sedative effects of alcohol. Drive only if you are alert, as ZUCLOPENTHIXOL may cause dizziness, double vision or drowsiness.
Schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders
ZUCLOPENTHIXOL contains Zuclopenthixol used to treat schizophrenia (a mental illness) and other psychotic disorders. ZUCLOPENTHIXOL inhibits the dopamine (chemical messenger) receptors in the brain. Dopamine is involved in regulating mood, behaviour and emotions. Thereby, ZUCLOPENTHIXOL helps control psychotic illness by preventing the overactivity of dopamine in the brain. Thus, it helps in improving feelings, disturbed thoughts and behaviour.
Please tell your doctor if you are allergic to Zuclopenthixol or other medicines. If you have liver, kidney, heart or thyroid problems, inform your doctor before taking ZUCLOPENTHIXOL. ZUCLOPENTHIXOL is not recommended for children. ZUCLOPENTHIXOL is not recommended during pregnancy unless clearly necessary as using it during the third trimester may cause adverse effects in the baby such as breathing problems, muscle stiffness or weakness, shaking, etc. ZUCLOPENTHIXOL may be excreted in breast milk. Therefore, avoid taking ZUCLOPENTHIXOL if you are breastfeeding. Inform your surgeon, anaesthetist or dentist before any surgery that you are on treatment with ZUCLOPENTHIXOL. Do not consume alcohol with ZUCLOPENTHIXOL as it may increase the sedative effects of alcohol. Drive only if you are alert, as ZUCLOPENTHIXOL may cause dizziness, double vision or drowsiness.
Drug-Drug Interaction: Inform your doctor if you are taking high blood pressure-lowering medicines (hydralazine, doxazosin, guanethidine, methyldopa, clonidine), antibiotics (erythromycin, moxifloxacin), antimanic drug (lithium), heart-related medicines (quinidine, amiodarone, sotalol, dofetilide, digoxin), hormone (epinephrine), gastroprokinetic agent (cisapride), blood thinner (warfarin), antiemetic (metoclopramide), drugs to treat worm infections (piperazine), antiparkinson drug (levodopa), steroid (prednisolone) or other medicines.
Drug-Food Interaction: No interactions found.
Drug-Disease Interaction: If you have fits, high blood pressure, asthma, low potassium or magnesium in the blood, Parkinson’s disease, diabetes, blood clots, myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness), have a family history of irregular heartbeats or blood clots, liver, kidney, heart or thyroid problems, inform your doctor before taking ZUCLOPENTHIXOL.
Avoid consumption of alcohol while on treatment with ZUCLOPENTHIXOL as it may increase the risk of drowsiness and other adverse effects.
ZUCLOPENTHIXOL is not recommended for use during pregnancy unless clearly necessary. If ZUCLOPENTHIXOL is used during the third trimester, it may cause muscle stiffness and/or weakness, shaking, sleepiness, difficulty feeding, and breathing problems in the baby. Therefore, please consult a doctor if you are pregnant or planning pregnancy before taking ZUCLOPENTHIXOL.
ZUCLOPENTHIXOL is not recommended for breastfeeding mothers as it may be excreted in breast milk. However, if you have concerns regarding this, please discuss them with your doctor.
Avoid driving if ZUCLOPENTHIXOL causes double vision. There is a risk of dizziness or drowsiness after taking ZUCLOPENTHIXOL, especially at the beginning of your treatment. Avoid driving or operating machinery if you are not alert.
If you have liver problems, please consult your doctor before taking ZUCLOPENTHIXOL.
If you have kidney problems, please consult your doctor before taking ZUCLOPENTHIXOL.
ZUCLOPENTHIXOL is not recommended for children as safety and effectiveness were not established.
Schizophrenia: It is a mental disorder that affects the ability of a person to feel, think and behave clearly. The symptoms include hallucinations, thought or movement disorders, delusions (misbelief), lack of emotion, sleep problems, isolation from family and friends, and difficulty in daily activities.