Skizoril 50mg Strip Of 10 Tablets
Skizoril 50 MG Description
Skizoril Tablet is a prescription medication that belongs to the class of antipsychotic medications. The active ingredient present in Skizoril Tablet is Clozapine. Skizoril is used to treat schizophr
enia, a mental health disorder that makes a person experience hallucinations, believe in an alternate reality and affect their behaviour and ability to think. Patients with schizophrenia require medical attention as it can disrupt their lives. The mode of action of Skizoril Tablet is that it influences the activity of specific chemical messengers in the brain that affect thoughts and blocks their effects of these chemicals. Hence, it improves the mood, behaviours, and thoughts of the affected individual. The doctor's directions for use of Skizoril Tablets should be strictly followed. It is essential to maintain the dose and schedule of this medicine. The doctor should approve any changes in dose. Sudden stoppage of this medicine can cause serious side effects and worsen the condition of the user.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹51.15 |
You Save | ₹6.98 (12% on MRP) |
Contains | Clozapine(50.0 Mg) |
Uses | Schizophrenia |
Side effects | - Increased sweating, Decreased blood pressure, Visual impairment, Dry mouth, Tremors, Headaches, Constipation etc. |
Therapy | ANTI-PSYCHOTICS |
Uses of Skizoril 50 MG
- Skizoril Tablets are used in the treatment of
- Schizophrenia
Contraindications of Skizoril 50 MG
- If you are hypersensitive or allergic to clozapine or other antipsychotics and other inactive substances present in the medication.
Side effects of Skizoril 50 MG
- Increased sweating
- Decreased blood pressure
- Visual impairment
- Dry mouth
- Tremors
- Headaches
Precautions and Warnings of Skizoril 50 MG
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You have allergic reactions such as rashes, swelling, severe dizziness, or difficulty breathing after taking this medicine.
- You want to discontinue the medicine.
- You have a mental disorder called dementia.
- You are an elderly patient.
- You have a history of seizures.
- You have suicidal thoughts or experience a behaviour change.
- You have diabetes or high lipid levels.
- You have a decrease in the level of white blood cells.
- You are a patient below 16 years.
- You want to do activities that require high alertness.
Mode of Action of Skizoril 50 MG
How Does It Work?
Directions for Use of Skizoril 50 MG
- Skizoril Tablets must be taken as directed by the doctor.
- Take the pill at the same time every day to ensure that a constant level of medication is maintained in the blood.
- Swallow Skizoril pill whole with a glass of water.
- Do not break, crush or chew the tablet; this can reduce its efficacy.
- Skizoril Tablets can be taken with or without food.
- Do not take more medicine than what your doctor has recommended. Consult your doctor if you feel that your prescribed dosage isn’t working for you.
- Do not stop taking medicine without consulting your doctor.
Interactions of Skizoril 50 MG
Interactions with other medicines
- Ketoconazole (antifungal medication used in the treatment of skin infections like athlete's foot, ringworm, etc.) - decreases the metabolism of Skizoril Tablets and can lead to increased side effects of this medicine...
- Tramadol (pain medication similar to opioids that acts on the central nervous system) - leads to side effects like respiratory distress, seizure attack, irregular heart rhythm and coma.
- Antidiabetic medications (medication used to lower blood sugar levels and improve the way your body handles insulin)- reduce the effectiveness of anti-diabetic medicines.
- Antihypertensive medications (medications used to treat high blood pressure) like Metoprolol - additive effects in decreasing your blood pressure. Blood pressure needs to be monitored.
Interactions with food items
- Food does not influence the effect of Skizoril Tablet. So, a regular diet can be continued unless advised otherwise by the doctor.
- Additionally, inform the doctor about any supplements or herbal drinks you take before beginning your Skizoril Tablets
Storage and disposal of Skizoril 50 MG
Dosage of Skizoril 50 MG
Overdose
Missed a Dose
Content Details
Dr Tanya Prasad
BDS, MDS in Orthodontics
Dr. Varsha Parihar
MBBS, MD (Community Medicine)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Can Skizoril Tablets be used in persons with kidney diseases?
Q: Can Skizoril Tablets be used in persons with liver disease?
Q: Is Skizoril Tablets a habit-forming medicine?
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