Clopixol Depot Injection 1 ml belongs to a class of medications called antipsychotics used to treat schizophrenia (a mental illness) and other psychotic disorders. Additionally, Clopixol Depot Injection 1 ml may be used in the initial treatment of mania over the short term. Schizophrenia is a mental disorder that affects the ability of a person to feel, think and behave clearly.

Clopixol Depot Injection 1 ml contains Zuclopenthixol which works by inhibiting the dopamine (chemical messenger) receptors in the brain. Dopamine is involved in regulating mood, behaviour and emotions. Thereby, Clopixol Depot Injection 1 ml helps in controlling psychotic illness by preventing the overactivity of dopamine in the brain. Thus, it helps in improving feelings, disturbed thoughts and behaviour.

Clopixol Depot Injection 1 ml will be administered by a healthcare professional; do not self-administer. Some people may experience sleepiness, akathisia (inability to sit still or remain motionless), dry mouth, hyperkinesia (involuntary movements), hypokinesia (slow or diminished movements), constipation, muscle pain, tremor, or headache. Most of these side effects of Clopixol Depot Injection 1 ml do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are allergic to Zuclopenthixol or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Clopixol Depot Injection 1 ml is not recommended for children. Clopixol Depot Injection 1 ml is not recommended during pregnancy unless clearly necessary because using it during the third trimester may cause adverse effects in the baby, such as breathing problems, muscle stiffness or weakness, shaking, etc. Clopixol Depot Injection 1 ml may be excreted in breast milk. Therefore, avoid taking Clopixol Depot Injection 1 ml if you are breastfeeding. Do not consume alcohol with Clopixol Depot Injection 1 ml as it may increase the sedative effects of alcohol. Drive only if you are alert, as Clopixol Depot Injection 1 ml may cause dizziness, double vision or drowsiness.

Clopixol Depot Injection 1 ml contains Zuclopenthixol used to treat schizophrenia (a mental illness) and other psychotic disorders. Additionally, Clopixol Depot Injection 1 ml may be used in the initial treatment of mania over the short term. Clopixol Depot Injection 1 ml inhibits the dopamine (chemical messenger) receptors in the brain. Dopamine is involved in regulating mood, behaviour and emotions. Thereby, Clopixol Depot Injection 1 ml helps in controlling psychotic illness by preventing the overactivity of dopamine in the brain. Thus, it helps in improving feelings, disturbed thoughts and behaviour. Also, Clopixol Depot Injection 1 ml produces a calming effect and controls hallucinations, aggression and delusions (false beliefs).

• Sleepiness
• Akathisia (inability to sit still or remain motionless)
• Dry mouth
• Hyperkinesia (involuntary movements)
• Hypokinesia (slow or diminished movements)
• Constipation
• Muscle pain
• Tremor
• Headache

If you are allergic to Zuclopenthixol or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you have liver, kidney, heart or thyroid problems, inform your doctor before taking Clopixol Depot Injection 1 ml. Clopixol Depot Injection 1 ml is not recommended for children. Clopixol Depot Injection 1 ml is not recommended during pregnancy unless clearly necessary as using it during third trimester may cause adverse effects in the baby such as breathing problems, muscle stiffness or weakness, shaking, etc. Clopixol Depot Injection 1 ml may be excreted in breast milk. Therefore, avoid taking Clopixol Depot Injection 1 ml if you are breastfeeding. Inform your surgeon, anaesthetist or dentist before any surgery that you are on treatment with Clopixol Depot Injection 1 ml. Do not consume alcohol with Clopixol Depot Injection 1 ml as it may increase sedative effects of alcohol. Drive only if you are alert as Clopixol Depot Injection 1 ml 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 Clopixol Depot Injection 1 ml.

• HYDRALAZINE
• DOXAZOSIN
• GUANETHIDINE
• METHYLDOPA
• CLONIDINE
• ERYTHROMYCIN
• MOXIFLOXACIN
• LITHIUM
• QUINIDINE
• AMIODARONE
• SOTALOL
• DOFETILIDE
• DIGOXIN
• EPINEPHRINE
• CISAPRIDE
• WARFARIN
• METOCLOPRAMIDE
• PIPERAZINE
• LEVODOPA
• PREDNISOLONE

• Do regular exercise and maintain healthy body weight.
• Maintain a diet rich in fruits, vegetables and whole grains.
• Follow a regular sleep pattern. Do not take a nap during day time.
• Avoid watching t and using mobiles or laptops just before bedtime.
• Avoid alcohol consumption as it may increase drowsiness.

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.

Mania: It is a mental condition which causes intense excitement, high energy and delusions (misbeliefs). Mania may occur due to lack of sleep or changes in sleep patterns, high levels of stress and alcohol intake. Consult a doctor immediately if you have any self-harming or suicidal thoughts.