Cpz 50mg Tablets (Anp)

• As per USFDA, the Cpz tablet is used for the following:
• Treatment of symptoms associated with schizophrenia, as an antipsychotic medicine (reduces strong and inappropriate symptoms, disturbed/unusual thinking, etc.)
• Treatment of severe behaviour problems such as explosive, aggressive behaviour and hyperactivity in children from the age 1 to 12
• Treatment of symptoms associated with psychotic disorders
• Management of mania in bipolar disorder
• Treatment of nausea and vomiting (for example, before surgery)
• Treatment of intractable hiccups
• Treatment of acute intermittent porphyria (condition in which certain natural substances build up in the body causing stomach pain, thinking and behaviour changes, and other symptoms)

• Do not take Cpz tablets or use caution:
• If you are allergic to any of the ingredients of Cpz Tablet
• If you are diagnosed with Reye’s Syndrome
• If you have Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS); immediately discontinue this tablet
• If you have severe central nervous system depression (reduces central nervous system functionality of breathing)
• If you have narrow-angle glaucoma (increased pressure in the eye); this medicine worsens the condition
• If you are suffering from conditions such as tardive dyskinesia (involuntary movements of the face)
• If you have dementia (memory loss); this medicine can increase the side effects and even cause death. Dose adjustment is required
• If you have a urinary problem; this medicine can worsen the condition
• If you are pregnant; this medicine can have serious side effects on the foetus, especially if taken in the third trimester
• If you are breastfeeding; consult your doctor before taking Cpz medicine
• If you are a child or adolescent under 18
• If the affected person is in a comatose state

• Side effects of Cpz tablets include:
• Nausea
• Constipation
• Dizziness
• Weight gain
• Dry mouth
• Blurred vision
• Urinary retention
• Orthostatic hypotension (sudden fall of blood pressure on standing)
• Decreased sexual ability

How Does It Work?

• Take Cpz tablets in the recommended dose and duration.
• You can take Cpz tablets with or without food. In case of stomach problems, take the pills after meals.
• Do not take more than a tablet at one time without informing the doctor, as this can lead to an overdose.
• Take a Cpz tablet immediately after opening its pack.
• Swallow the tablet as a whole with a glass of water; do not break or chew it.
• Try to take Cpz tablets at the same time every day for optimal pharmacological effects.
• Check the expiration date on the packaging before using the medicine.

Interactions with other medicines

• Inform your doctor about all medicines and supplements you are currently taking to avoid side effects associated with medicine interaction.
• Do not take a Cpz tablet if you use medication that increases blood pressure. This tablet can further increase blood pressure.
• Cpz medicine lowers the effect of blood thinners like warfarin.
• Using certain medicines like phenytoin and propranolol can increase the amounts of both medicines in the body.
• Using this medicine with opioid or narcotic pain relievers can increase side effects like drowsiness.
• If you use medicines that lower lung secretions or saliva, Cpz tablets will negate the effects of those medicines.
• Do not use other antipsychotics, anticonvulsants, and anti-Parkinsonian medications with Cpz tablets. It can cause adverse reactions.
• Other medicines that Cpz tablets interact with are antihistamines (allergy medicine), heart medicines, and fever-reducing medicines.

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