Alkepin ODT 25mg Tablet (Clozapine 25mg)

Alkepin ODT 25 Tablet is an antipsychotic medication that is used in the treatment of schizophrenia. Do not stop taking this medicine suddenly without informing your doctor as it may cause withdrawal symptoms.Alkepin Odt 25mg 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 25mg 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.

List of substitutes for Alkepin Odt 25 MG Tablet

Cozapine 25 MG Tablet

Mankind Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

Lozapin 25 MG Tablet

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Sizopin 25 MG Tablet

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Skizoril 25 MG Tablet

Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

Syclop 25 MG Tablet

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Major & minor side effects for Alkepin Odt 25 MG Tablet

Blurred vision

Dizziness

Fast heartbeat

Shaking of the hands or feet

Constipation

Increased salivation

Anxiety

Dry mouth

Weight gain

Acid or sour stomach

Muscle pain

Sore throat

What is it prescribed for?

Schizophrenia

Alkepin ODT 25mg medicine is used in the treatment of schizophrenia. which is a severe and chronic mental disorder characterized by abnormal social behavior, impaired ability to think clearly that includes symptoms like delusions, hallucinations, reduced speaking, etc.

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Allergy

Alkepin ODT 25mg medicine is not recommended for use if you have a known allergy to clozapine or any other inactive ingredients present in the formulation.

Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.

Breast-feeding

This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women.

General warnings

Diabetes and Dyslipidemia

This medicine may increase the blood glucose levels in diabetic patients. Close monitoring of blood glucose levels is recommended for such patients. Report any unusual symptoms to the doctor immediately. Appropriate dose adjustments may be necessary based on the clinical condition.

Blood cells count

This medicine may reduce the blood cell count, especially WBC (neutrophils). Any symptoms of fever, weakness during the treatment should be reported to the doctor. Regular monitoring of blood cells count is necessary.

Withdrawal symptoms

Abrupt discontinuation of this medicine may increase the risk of adverse effects, especially if you have been using a high dose for a long duration. A gradual dose reduction is recommended to avoid these reactions. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.

Impaired liver function

This medicine should be used with caution in patients with liver diseases due to the increased risk of adverse effects. Regular monitoring of liver function tests is necessary while receiving this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.

Pediatric use

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients below 16 years of age since the safety and efficacy of use are not clinically established.

Driving or operating machinery

Use of this medicine may cause symptoms such as dizziness, drowsiness, or blurred vision, etc. in some patients. It is advised that you do not perform any activities such as driving a vehicle or operating machinery if you experience any of these symptoms during treatment with this medicine.

Missed Dose

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it’s almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed dose.

Overdose

Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.

All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.

Interaction with Alcohol

Description

N/A

Instructions

Consumption of alcohol during treatment with this medicine may increase the risk of severe side effects. These side effects may include confusion, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, weakness, and fainting. It is advised that you should avoid alcohol and not to perform activities which require high mental alertness like driving a vehicle and operating machinery when taking these medicines together.

Interaction with Medicine

Ketoconazole

Tramadol

Antidiabetic drugs

Antihypertensives

Disease interactions

Dementia

This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients with dementia-related psychosis, especially in elderly patients due to the increased risk of worsening the patient’s condition. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.

Seizure disorders

This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients with seizure disorders due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient’s condition. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.

Liver Disease

This medicine should be used with caution in patients suffering from liver diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of liver function tests is necessary while receiving this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition,

Kidney Disease

This medicine should be used with caution in patients suffering from kidney diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of kidney function tests is necessary while receiving this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.

Food interactions

Information not available.

Lab interactions

Information not available.

This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.

Take Alkepin ODT 25 mg medicine as instructed by the doctor. Do not take in larger amounts than advised. Consult the doctor if you experience any undesirable effects. Do not stop taking the medicine without consulting your doctor as it may cause withdrawal symptoms.