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Alkepin ODT 50Mg tablet is a typical antipsychotic that is used for the treatment of schizophrenia, a mental disorder that can result in hallucinations, delusions, thought disorders and negative symptoms like emotional and social withdrawal, lack of interest. The medicine acts by improving your abnormal behaviour, disturbed feelings and thoughts. It can be used to treat both chronic and acute schizophrenia. Your doctor might recommend you to stop smoking and alcohol consumption along with this treatment, as they can affect the way the medicine works. However, the uses mentioned here are not comprehensive, there may be other conditions for which the medication may be used upon your doctor’s discretion.
The active ingredient of Alkepin ODT 50Mg tablet is Clozapine 50Mg
Clozapine works by inhibiting and/or modulating the action of certain specific neurotransmitters (dopamine) in the brain that affect thoughts and helps to control psychotic illness such as abnormal motor activity, hallucinations, anxiety and aggression.
Patients with following conditions are suggested to seek advice from their healthcare professionals before using Alkepin ODT 50Mg tablet:
The following side effects may or may not occur during the usage of Alkepin ODT 50Mg tablet. It is usually well tolerated when taken in the recommended dosage guidelines. Most of the side effects are generally mild and you may experience one or more of the following symptoms:
Take Alkepin ODT 50Mg tablet as instructed by your doctor. Swallow the tablet whole with water, immediately after opening it from the strip. Do not break or crush or chew the tablet.
Avoid missing or forgetting the dose. If you do, take it as soon as you remember; but if it’s almost time for your next dose, skip it and take it according to your normal schedule. Don’t swallow two doses at the same time which is dangerous to your health.
The tablet may be taken with or without food. Take the tablet at the same time every day as it helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body.
Do not use this medicine for durations shorter or longer than suggested by your doctor as it has a very high potential of becoming habit-forming. Continue to use this drug until completion of the maximum amount suggested even though the symptoms disappear after the medicine has begun.
Avoid taking medicine more than the prescribed dosage. If you notice any unusual or abnormal reactions after taking the tablet, promptly seek medical attention. Depending on the dosage of Alkepin ODT 50Mg tablet, symptoms vary in individuals, you may experience one or more of the following symptoms:
Use this tablet only on the advice of medical practitioner. Dose adjustments or complete avoidance of the Alkepin ODT 50Mg tablet may be required in the following conditions:
Caution is advised among people with kidney problems. Close monitoring of kidney function and adjustments of dose of the medicine may be needed based on the clinical condition of the patient. If you have any renal problems, it is highly recommended that you consult doctor before the consuming this tablet.
Extreme caution is advised among people with liver problems. Dose adjustments of the tablet may be needed. If you have any hepatic problems, it is highly recommended that you consult doctor before the consuming this medicine. Any symptoms such as nausea, fever, dark urine etc should be reported to your doctor immediately.
Use of this tablet is not advised unless the clinical condition of the patient requires treatment. Despite the fact that there are limited studies in human beings, animal studies have shown effects on the developing baby. It is recommended that you consult your doctor before consuming this medicine.
The medicine is likely unsafe to use for nursing mothers. Limited human data suggests that the medication may pass into the breastmilk and harm the infant. Consult your doctor immediately if the baby shows signs of increased sleepiness, breathing problems or difficulty in breast feeding.
Consumption of alcohol with this tablet is not recommended as it increases side effects such as confusion, dizziness, nausea, weakness and fainting. Any symptoms of abnormal reactions after taking the tablet should be reported to your doctor immediately.
The tablet may decrease alertness, cause impaired judgement, affect your vision and make you feel dizzy, light headedness. Do not drive, operate heavy machinery or involve in any works which may demand your attention or physical strength.
There are no known food interactions with this medicine.
Inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any other medicines which includes over-the-counter drugs, herbal tonics, supplements and medicines that you buy without a prescription. Alert your doctor if you are taking Alkepin ODT 50Mg tablet with cisapride, diltiazem, pregabalin, tramadol, quinidine, halofantrine, erythromycin, pimozide, haloperidol, guanfacine, CNS depressants, clonidine, Calcium channel blockers, tricyclic antidepressants, digoxin, lithium, antihypertensives, barbiturates, benzodiazepines.
Category B: Animal reproduction studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women.
This medication is an antipsychotic, prescribed for schizophrenia. It changes the activity of certain natural substances in the brain.
Clozapine helps clear thinking. It works on helping social interactions, mood, expression of mood, as well as, delusions, paranoia, and look.
The initial dose is 12.5 mg two timesday, and the dose is increased by 25–50 mg each day, until the dose reaches 300–450 mg per day. The usual dosage range is 300–600 mg per day. Maximum: 900mgday. It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, with or without food.
High blood sugar. This most often goes back to normal when drug is stopped. Feeling lightheaded, sleepy, having blurred eyesight, or a change in thinking clearly. Avoid driving and doing other tasks or actions that call for you to be alert or have clear eyesight until you see how this drug affects you. Feeling dizzy. Rise slowly over a few minutes when sitting or lying down. Be careful climbing. Nervous and excitable. Hard stools (constipation). Drinking more liquids, working out, or adding fiber to your diet may help. Talk with your doctor about a stool softener or laxative. Weight gain. Change in sex ability. This most often goes back to normal. Drooling when sleeping. Harm to the heart may rarely happen.
Take a missed dose as soon as you think about it. If it is close to the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your normal time. Do not take 2 doses at the same time or extra doses. Do not change the dose or stop this drug. Talk with the doctor.
Alert your doctor if you have any of these conditions. Clozapine may or may not be suitable for you if you have any of these conditions. - bone marrow disease. - low white blood cell count. - epilepsy (fits). - bowel blockage or bowel paralysis (paralytic ileus) which causes severe constipation. - other bowel diseases. - heart, liver or kidney disease. - mental illness caused by alcohol or drug addiction. Alert your doctor if you have taken Clozapine in the past and let him know if Clozapine has ever given you any problems. Clozapine is not suitable for elderly people with psychosis that is related to dementia.
If you think there was an overdose, call your local poison control center or ER right away. Signs of a very bad reaction to the drug. These include wheezing; chest tightness; fever; itching; bad cough; blue or gray skin color; seizures; or swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat. - Signs of infection. These include a fever of 100.5°F (38°C) or higher, chills, very bad sore throat, ear or sinus pain, cough, more sputum or change in color of sputum, pain with passing urine, mouth sores, wound that will not heal, or anal itching or pain. - Very bad dizziness or passing out. - Trouble breathing. - A fast heartbeat. - Big change in balance. - Very bad headache. - Feeling very tired or weak. - Very bad swelling. - A big weight gain. - More trips to the bathroom, more thirst, or weight loss. - For women, if you get pregnant while taking this drug. - Any rash. - Side effect or health problem is not better or you are feeling worse.
Alert your doctor if you are taking any medicines that may cause bone marrow suppression or a decreased white blood cell count. Some examples of such medicines are cancer medication, antibiotics like chloramphenicol, cotrimoxazole and sulfonamides, certain painkillers such as phenylbutazone, and an arthritis medication called penicillamine. There are many other medicines that may lower your white blood cell count or cause bone marrow suppression. Always ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure. Alert your doctor if you are taking any of these medicines: - sleeping pills such as diazepam, alprazolam or similar. - diabetes medicines - certain heart medicines such as digoxin. - blood-thinners such as warfarin. - mood medicines such as citalopram or risperidone. - medicines that can cause drowsiness such as opioid painkillers (e.g. morphine), antihistamines. - high blood pressure medicines - metoclopramide (medicine used to treat nausea or vomiting). - antibiotics such as norfloxacin or ofloxacin. - omeprazole (gastric medicine) - epilepsy (fits) medicines such as valproic acid, phenytoin or carbamazepine. - certain mood medicines such as lithium. - nicotine-containing products such as cigarettes and anti-smoking patches. Always alert your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any other medicines, including herbal tonics, supplements and medicines that you buy without a prescription.
Avoid alcohol. - Alcohol will worsen the dizziness and drowsiness caused by Clozapine.
Keep this medication in the container it came in and out of the reach of children.
Category B : Animal reproduction studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women OR Animal studies have shown an adverse effect, but adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus in any trimester.
Antipsychotics
It is a typical antipsychotic that is used for the treatment of schizophrenia, a mental disorder that can result in hallucinations, delusions, thought disorders and negative symptoms like emotional and social withdrawal, lack of interest. The medicine acts by improving your abnormal behaviour, disturbed feelings and thoughts. It can be used to treat both chronic and acute schizophrenia. Your doctor might recommend you to stop smoking and alcohol consumption along with this treatment, as they can affect the way the medicine works.
The tablet is well tolerated when taken in prescribed dosage guidelines. Most common side effects include increased sweating, decreased blood pressure, visual impairment, dizziness, fast heartbeat, constipation, increased salivation, anxiety, dry mouth, acid or sour stomach, muscle pain, sore throat, shaking of hands or feet.
The tablet can be taken with or without food.
If you ever had impaired kidney function, severe liver impairment or heart disease, let your doctor know before taking this medicine. Inform your doctor about all the medicines you take to ensure that you are healthy. This medicine is contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients used in the tablet, severe renal and hepatic impairment, blood cells count, impaired bone marrow function, concomitant use with long-acting depot antipsychotics. Caution is advised among patients with diabetes mellitus, history of epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease, cardiovascular disease, cerebrovascular disorders, urinary retention, children and elderly, pregnancy and lactation.
The tablet may decrease alertness, cause impaired judgement, affect your vision and make you feel dizzy, fatigue, light headedness. Do not drive, operate heavy machinery or involve in any works which may demand your attention or physical strength.
The tablet is usually well tolerated when taken in the recommended dosage guidelines. Over dose of the medicine may lead to drowsiness, convulsions, motor restlessness, sedation, hypotension, fast heartbeat.
Use of this tablet is not advised unless the clinical condition of the patient requires treatment. Despite the fact that there are limited studies in human beings, animal studies have shown effects on the developing baby. It is recommended that you consult your doctor before consuming this medicine.
No, do not take the medicine without doctor’s prescription.
Consumption of alcohol with this tablet is not recommended as it increases side effects such as confusion, dizziness, nausea, weakness and fainting. Any symptoms of abnormal reactions after taking the tablet should be reported to your doctor immediately.
Store the medicine at room temperature (20-30 degree Celsius) in a cool and dry place. Keep the tablet according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Store the medicine in the container or the pack it came in, tightly closed.
This tablet is designed to be swallowed with water. If you take them in a way they weren’t intended to be used, you could experience an overdose if the active constituent enters the blood stream too quickly. Alternatively, if it enters your body too slowly, it may never achieve a high enough concentration to be completely functional.
This tablet is not recommended for children below 16 years of age since the safety and efficacy of use are not clinically established.
The amount of time required for this medicine to show its action in the body is within 15 minutes of administration.
The amount of time required for this medicine to remain active in the body is 4-12 hours.
Medicines should always be taken under medical supervision. Take the medicine exactly as prescribed by your doctor: for dosage and duration.
The number of days that any medicine must be taken varies from patient to patient; and case to case. So always stick to your doctor’s suggestion about how many days to take this medicine.
Use the medicine exactly as prescribed by your doctor for the dosage and duration. Most recommended dose is one tablet per day.
Note: All of the above information is for reference purpose only. It is always recommended that you consult a medical professional.
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