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Alkepin Odt 12.5mg Strip Of 10 Tablets

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10 Tablet(s) in Strip
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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.

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Product Summary

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ContainsClozapine(12.5 Mg)
Uses Schizophrenia
Side effects Constipation, headache, sleepiness, dizziness, dry mouth, flu-like symptoms
TherapyANTI-PSYCHOTICS
uses

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

Contraindications of Alkepin Odt 12.5 MG

If you are allergic to clozapine or any other ingredients in the medicine If you have a severe low count of white blood cells If you are or had a history of bone marrow disease If you have su...
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sideEffects

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
precautionsAndWarnings

Precautions and Warnings of Alkepin Odt 12.5 MG

pregnancy

Pregnancy

Q:
Can I take Alkepin Odt 12.5mg Tablets during pregnancy?
A:
No, Alkepin Odt 12.5mg Tablet is not safe to be taken during pregnancy as it is known to cause problems in the newborn when taken during pregnancy. If you are pregnant, consult your doctor before starting any medication.
breastfeeding

Breast Feeding

Q:
Can I take Alkepin Odt 12.5mg Tablets while breastfeeding?
A:
Avoid taking Alkepin Odt 12.5mg Tablet while breastfeeding as it is found to be excreted in breast milk. If you notice your child sleeping more than usual, is facing any breathing difficulty or is not able to suckle, immediately consult your doctor.
driving

Driving

Q:
Can I drive if I have taken Alkepin Odt 12.5mg Tablets?
A:
No, it is not safe to drive when taking Alkepin Odt 12.5mg Tablet as it is known to cause impairment of mental and physical abilities required while driving a car. It may induce sleepiness, dizziness, seizures, confusion, forgetfulness and affect your judgement and thinking ability. Hence, it is not recommended to drive a car when under this medication.
alcohol

Alcohol

Q:
Can I consume alcohol with the Alkepin Odt 12.5mg Tablets?
A:
No, alcohol must be avoided with Alkepin Odt 12.5mg Tablet as it causes all the side effects of an overdose which can be fatal.
otherGeneralWarnings

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if
  • 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.
modeOfAction

Mode of Action of Alkepin Odt 12.5 MG

How Does It Work?

Alkepin Odt 12.5mg Tablet belongs to a class of medicines called antipsychotics (medicines used in the treatment of mental illnesses). The active ingredient in this medicine is clozapine. Clozapine ac...
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directionsForUse

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

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 ma...
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  • 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 ...
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  • 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
storageAndDisposal

Storage and disposal of Alkepin Odt 12.5 MG

Alkepin Odt 12.5mg Tablets must be stored in a dry place, away from sunlight, at room temperature, and away from the reach of children. It must be disposed of in a way that it is out of reach of c...
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dosage

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.

Missed a Dose

If you have missed a dose of Alkepin Odt 12.5mg Tablet, take it immediately when you remember it. However, you should skip a missed dose if enough time has passed and it is almost time for your next d...
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Content Details

REVIEWED BY
doctor

Dr. Varsha Parihar

MBBS, MD (Community Medicine)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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Q: Can I give Alkepin Odt 12.5mg Tablets to children?

A: Alkepin Odt 12.5mg Tablets are not meant to be given to children and adolescents below 16 years of age. Hence, you should not give this medicine 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 d...
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Product Details
Brand
ALKEPIN ODT
Country of Origin
India
Expires on or After
30/12/2026
Last Updated on: 10 Mar 2025 | 08:40 PM (IST)

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