Skizoril 25mg Tablet (Clozapine 25mg)

Skizoril 25 MG Tablet works as an antipsychotic drug and controls the chemicals released by the brain to treat mental health problems like schizophrenia and other disorders.

Meant for oral consumption, the drug can be taken with food or without. Be sure to follow instructions as specified on the prescription. Do not take a lower or higher dose without consulting your doctor. You can take the tablet without water, just place it in your mouth and allow it to dissolve.

When it comes to dosage, your doctor may initially prescribe about 12.5 mg of this medicine to be consumed one or two times a day. Depending on your body’s reaction to the drug the doctor may gradually increase the dosage by 25 mg or 50 mg, until you reach about 300 mg or 450 mg daily by week 2. The maximum dosage that an adult patient may be prescribed is about 900 mg. Do not discontinue the medicine suddenly as it can result in serious withdrawal symptoms.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Psychiatrist before using this medicine.

The medication can treat the below provided problems:

Schizophrenia

Dosage

A patient can suffer from the following side effects:

Blurred Vision

Dizziness

Fast Heartbeat

Constipation

Dry Mouth

Weight Gain

Muscle Pain

Sore Throat

Missed Dose instructions

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 instructions

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

This medication belongs to the class atypical antipsychotics. It works by binding to the D2 and serotonin (5HT2A) receptors and inhibits the release of chemical substances thus helps in reducing psychotic symptoms.