Alkepin Odt 12.5mg Tablet 10s
Salt Composition:Clozapine 12.5mg
Alkepin Odt 12.5mg Tablet is used in the treatment of schizophrenia (a mental disorder that can result in hallucinations or delusions and also adversely affects a person?s ability to think and behave). Alkepin Odt 12.5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food. However, it is advised to take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor and if you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. It is important that this medication is not stopped suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may worsen your symptoms. Some common side effects of this medicine include increased sweating, visual disturbance, and decreased blood pressure. Please consult your doctor if these side effects do not get better or worse. Before taking this medicine it is important to inform your doctor if your suffering from high body temperature and muscle stiffness (neuroleptic malignant syndrome), have had abnormal tongue or face movements (dyskinesia), heart disease, diabetes, Parkinson?s disease, dementia, fits (epilepsy), difficulty in swallowing (dysphagia), or liver problems.
Last updated on: 17-12-2023
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Quick Summary
Alkepin Odt 12.5mg Tablet is used in the treatment of schizophrenia (a mental disorder that can result in hallucinations or delusions and also adversely affects a person?s ability to think and behave). Alkepin Odt 12.5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food. However, it is advised to take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor and if you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. It is important that this medication is not stopped suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may worsen your symptoms. Some common side effects of this medicine include increased sweating, visual disturbance, and decreased blood pressure. Please consult your doctor if these side effects do not get better or worse. Before taking this medicine it is important to inform your doctor if your suffering from high body temperature and muscle stiffness (neuroleptic malignant syndrome), have had abnormal tongue or face movements (dyskinesia), heart disease, diabetes, Parkinson?s disease, dementia, fits (epilepsy), difficulty in swallowing (dysphagia), or liver problems.
Benefits of Alkepin Odt 12.5mg Tablet 10s
Schizophrenia
In Schizophrenia Schizophrenia is a mental disorder in which a person?s thinking ability, feelings and behavior become abnormal. Alkepin Odt 12.5mg Tablet helps restore the chemical imbalances in the brain that are responsible for such changes. It improves thoughts, behavior and enhances the quality of life.
Side Effects of Alkepin Odt 12.5mg Tablet 10s
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you're worried about them. ['Visual impairment, Decreased blood pressure']
Directions for Use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Alkepin Odt 12.5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How it works
Alkepin Odt 12.5mg Tablet is an atypical antipsychotics. It works by modulating the action of certain chemical messengers in the brain that affects thoughts.
Alcohol
UNSAFE - It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Alkepin Odt 12.5mg Tablet.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Alkepin Odt 12.5mg Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Alkepin Odt 12.5mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. If Alkepin Odt 12.5mg Tablet is used, monitor the baby for excessive sedation. Periodically, keep a check on the baby's white blood cell count as well.
Driving
UNSAFE - Alkepin Odt 12.5mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. You may feel tired, drowsy, dizzy or you may feel faint while taking ClozapineAlkepin Odt 12.5mg Tablet, especially during the early stages of treatment. This may affect your driving ability.
Kidney
CAUTION - Alkepin Odt 12.5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Alkepin Odt 12.5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of Alkepin Odt 12.5mg Tablet is may not be advised in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION - Alkepin Odt 12.5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Alkepin Odt 12.5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Regular monitoring of liver function tests is advisable. Inform your doctor if you experience nausea, vomiting and/or weight loss while taking this medicine.
What If You Forget to take Alkepin Odt 12.5mg Tablet 10s?
If you miss a dose of Alkepin Odt 12.5mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Storage Advice
Store below 30°C
Manufacturer Address
Alkem Laboratories Limited, Devashish Building, Alkem House, Senapati Bapat Road, Lower Parel, Mumbai - 400 013.
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