Clopixol film-coated tablets 10 mg container No. 100

Clopixol tablets are indicated for the following indications:

Composition

Active ingredient: zuclopenthixol;

1 tablet contains zuclopenthixol dihydrochloride equivalent to 2 or 10 mg of zuclopenthixol;

Excipients: potato starch; lactose monohydrate, microcrystalline cellulose, copolyvidone; glycerin (85%); talc, castor oil, hydrogenated magnesium stearate, hypromellose; macrogol 6000; titanium dioxide (E 171), red iron oxide (E 172).

Contraindication

Hypersensitivity to the components of the drug. Circulatory collapse, depression of consciousness of any origin (for example, as a result of alcohol, barbiturate or opioid intoxication), coma.

Method of application

The dosage of the drug is selected individually, depending on the patient's condition. As a rule, at the beginning of treatment, small doses should be used, which can then be quickly increased to the optimal effective level depending on the clinical effect. The maintenance dose is usually taken once a day in the evening. Swallow the tablets with water.

Application features

Pregnant women

It should not be administered during pregnancy unless the expected benefit to the patient outweighs the theoretical risk to the fetus.

Children

Use in children and adolescents is not recommended due to lack of clinical data.

Drivers

Patients should not drive if they experience blurred vision.

Overdose

Symptoms: drowsiness, coma, extrapyramidal disorders, convulsions, hypotension, shock, hypo- or hyperthermia.

With simultaneous overdose with drugs that can affect cardiac activity, there have been cases of ECG changes, QT prolongation, torsades de pointes and ventricular arrhythmias, and cardiac arrest.

Treatment. Symptomatic and supportive. Measures should be taken to support the respiratory and cardiovascular systems. Adrenaline should not be used as this may lead to a further decrease in blood pressure. Convulsions can be treated with diazepam and movement symptoms with biperiden.

Side effects

Interaction

Zuclopenthixol decanoate may enhance the sedative effects of alcohol, barbiturates and central nervous system inhibitors.

Neuroleptics may enhance or reduce the effect of antihypertensive agents; the hypotensive effect of guanethidine and similarly acting agents is weakened.

Storage conditions

Keep out of reach of children.

The drug does not require special storage conditions.

Shelf life - 2 years.