Clopixol depot injection 200mg

Clopixol depot injection 200 mg  is a thioxanthene neuroleptic or an antipsychotic drug containing zuclopenthixol decanoate. It is administered by intramuscular injection into the buttock muscles and at intervals of 2 to 4 weeks to help in managing schizophrenia and other chronic psychotic disorders.

Active ingredient: Zuclopenthixol decanoate (200 mg per 1 ml solution).Drug class: Thioxanthene neuroleptic/antipsychotic. Mechanism of action: Acts by blocking dopamine clopixol depot injection in Pakistan  receptors in the brain to help to restore chemical imbalance leading to hallucinations, delusions, and disorganized thinking.Prolonged release: Slow and continuous delivery of the drug into the blood stream within 2 to 4 weeks.

Mode of administration: Should only be administered by a qualified health practitioner Dosage and interval: Adjusts according to the individual patient response.Limitation of site: Larger doses may need to be divided into two different injection sites.

Drowsiness Sleepiness Fatigue Dry mouth and constipation Dizziness and headaches Weight gain Muscle stiffness and tremor.

Clopixol injection (zuclopenthixol decanoate) is a thioxanthene long acting prescription antipsychotic drug. It is used for the management of schizophrenia and other chronic psychotic disorders which cause disturbances in brain chemistry. Clopixol is administered by injection into a muscle by a health practitioner.

Clopixol tablets are used in the treatment of schizophrenia and other mental diseases that affect emotions, thoughts and behaviors. It is also used to treat the manic phase of manic depressive illness.