What is Clopixol Acuphase used for?
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What is Clopixol Acuphase used for?
Background: Zuclopenthixol Acetate (Clopixol Acuphase®) is a parenteral antipsychotic which can be prescribed for “the initial treatment of acute psychoses including mania and exacerbation of chronic psychoses, particularly where a rapid onset of action and duration of effect of 2-3 days is desirable”.
What is zuclopenthixol acetate used for?
Zuclopenthixol (brand names Cisordinol, Clopixol and others), also known as zuclopentixol, is a medication used to treat schizophrenia and other psychoses. It is classed, pharmacologically, as a typical antipsychotic. Chemically it is a thioxanthene.
How long does Acuphase take to work?
Onset and Duration of Action Sedative effects of Acuphase® usually begin to appear within 2 hours of injection and may not reach a peak for another 24 to 36 hours. Significant effects may last for up to 72 hours although full elimination of the drug may not be complete for 7 days.
Is Clopixol the same as zuclopenthixol?
Zuclopenthixol is a first generation antipsychotic. It is also known by the trade name Clopixol, Clopixol Acuphase and Clopixol Concentrate.
What are the side effects of zuclopenthixol?
Dizziness, lightheadedness, drowsiness, constipation, headache, dry mouth, blurred vision, difficulty urinating, tiredness, or pain/redness at the injection site may occur. If these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly. Dizziness and lightheadedness can increase the risk of falling.
What are the side effects of Clopixol injection?
Side effects of Clopixol Injection
- 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.
What’s the side effects of Clopixol?
Clopixol 200 mg Injection may cause side effects like headache, constipation, dryness of mouth, blurred vision, weight gain, stomach pain, etc. Consult your doctor if these side effects persist or worsen. This medicine may also cause sleepiness and drowsiness.
What are the long term effects of Clopixol?
How quickly does zuclopenthixol work?
Zuclopenthixol decanoate is a depot injection which slowly releases zuclopenthixol into your body to prevent your symptoms from coming back. It is given every 1-4 weeks….About zuclopenthixol.
| Type of medicine | An antipsychotic medicine |
|---|---|
| Available as | Tablets, injection and long-acting (‘depot’) injection |
Is Clopixol safe?
Does Clopixol make you sleepy?
Clopixol injection warnings This medicine may cause drowsiness and blurred vision. If affected do not drive or operate machinery. You should avoid drinking alcohol while having treatment with this medicine because it can make drowsiness worse.
