Alkepin Odt 12.5mg Strip Of 10 Tablets
Description
Alkepin Odt 12.5mg Tablet is used to control the symptoms of schizophrenia (a mental disorder characterised by disturbed or unusual thinking, loss of interest in life, and strong or inappropriate emo
tions). Alkepin Odt 12.5mg Tablet belongs to a class of medicines called antipsychotics (medicines used to treat mental illnesses). The active ingredient in this medicine is clozapine. Clozapine acts by changing the activity of certain natural chemicals in the brain. You should take the Alkepin Odt 12.5mg Tablet as prescribed by your doctor. The duration and dose of taking Alkepin Odt 12.5mg Tablet varies depending on the patient’s condition and age. Alkepin Odt 12.5mg Tablets may cause minor to serious side effects such as sleepiness, headache, and constipation. It is advised to consult your doctor before starting treatment with Alkepin Odt 12.5mg Tablet and get complete information on its potential side effects and benefits. Functioning of Alkepin Odt 12.5mg Tablet may change or negatively get affected if taken with alcohol, St. John’s Wort, and certain caffeinated beverages and therefore must be avoided. Interaction of Alkepin Odt 12.5mg Tablet with certain medications used in anxiety, depression, high blood pressure, allergy, Parkinson's, is known to produce life-threatening symptoms. Therefore, it is suggested to talk to your doctor about all medications you are taking or planning to take.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹23.94 |
You Save | ₹7.56 (24% on MRP) |
Contains | Clozapine(12.5 Mg) |
Uses | Schizophrenia |
Side effects | Constipation, headache, sleepiness, dizziness, dry mouth, flu-like symptoms |
Therapy | ANTI-PSYCHOTICS |
Uses of Alkepin Odt 12.5 MG
- Treatment of Schizophrenia (a mental disorder characterised by disturbed thinking, unusual feeling, and strong or inappropriate behaviour)
Contraindications of Alkepin Odt 12.5 MG
Side effects of Alkepin Odt 12.5 MG
- Severe constipation
- Increased heartbeat
- Fever and flu-like symptoms
- Sleepiness
- Dry mouth or increased saliva secretion
- Restlessness
Precautions and Warnings of Alkepin Odt 12.5 MG
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You or your family have a history of blood-related disorders
- You have diabetes
- You have glaucoma (eye problem causing severe eye pain and headache)
- You have any heart, liver, or kidney disease
- You are suffering from constipation for a longer time period or taking any medicines to manage constipation.
- You have controlled epilepsy
- You had any abdominal surgery
- You are suffering from any disease of the large intestine.
Mode of Action of Alkepin Odt 12.5 MG
How Does It Work?
Directions for Use of Alkepin Odt 12.5 MG
- Alkepin Odt 12.5mg Tablet must be taken as per the doctor’s prescription.
- Alkepin Odt 12.5mg Tablet can be taken with or without food.
- Make sure to swallow the Alkepin Odt 12.5mg Tablet as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it.
- Alkepin Odt 12.5mg Tablet must be taken at the same time as per prescription to ensure better efficacy and benefits
Interactions of Alkepin Odt 12.5 MG
Interactions with other medicines
- Seek medical advice before taking Alkepin Odt 12.5mg Tablet if you are already taking medicines for the treatment of depression, such as St. John’s Wort, sertraline, and fluoxetine. These medicines may cause toxicity and produce symptoms of overdose of Alkepin tablets....
- Medicines used for the treatment of anxiety and sleep disturbances when taken with Alkepin Odt 12.5mg Tablet may lead to serious side effects.
- The following medicines, when taken with Alkepin tablet, may become ineffective:
- Phenytoin (epilepsy treatment)
- Adrenaline and noradrenaline (treatment of high or low blood pressure)
- Omeprazole (treatment of stomach problems)
- Ketoconazole (treatment of fungal infections)
- Medicines to decrease the risk of bleeding, such as warfarin, and medicines for the treatment of heart problems, such as digoxin, may produce toxicity and serious side effects when taken with Alkepin tablets....
- Antibiotics, such as erythromycin, and medicines to treat depression, such as citalopram, may cause problems in heart activity when taken with Alkepin tablets.
- Atropine, a medicine used in eye drops and cough syrups, may cause excessive sleepiness and even coma when taken with Alkepin tablets.
Interactions with food items
- Alkepin Odt 12.5mg Tablet may interact adversely with:
- Caffeine-containing beverages
Storage and disposal of Alkepin Odt 12.5 MG
Dosage of Alkepin Odt 12.5 MG
Overdose
- Symptoms of an overdose of Alkepin Odt 12.5mg Tablets can be fatal and include central nervous system depression leading to drowsiness and coma.
- Overdose may also produce serious symptoms like uncontrolled shaking of a part of the body, seizure, difficulty in breathing, fainting and blurred vision, low blood pressure, and confusion.
- If you have taken more than the prescribed amount of the Alkepin Odt 12.5mg Tablets, reach out to your doctor or the nearest hospital immediately.
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Content Details

Dr. Varsha Parihar
MBBS, MD (Community Medicine)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Can I give Alkepin Odt 12.5mg Tablets to children?
Q: I have been taking Alkepin Odt 12.5mg Tablets for a week now but do not see much improvement in my condition. Should I stop taking it?
- No, you should not stop taking Alkepin Odt 12.5mg Tablets suddenly without consulting your doctor as it may cause symptoms of withdrawal like sweating, headache, nausea (feeling sick), vomiting, and diarrhoea....
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