Clopixol is a medicine that contains zunclopentixol, a substance with an antipsychotic and depressant effect that allows to relieve symptoms of psychoses such as agitation, restlessness or aggression.
Although it can be used in the form of pills, clopixol is also widely used as an injectable for the emergency treatment of psychological crises in the hospital.
Price and where to buy
Clopixol can be purchased from conventional pharmacies in the form of 10 or 25 mg tablets, with a prescription.
Injectable clopixol is usually only used in the hospital or health center, and should be administered by a health professional every 2 or 4 weeks.
What is it for
Clopixol is indicated for the treatment of schizophrenia and other psychoses with symptoms such as hallucinations, delusions or changes in thinking.
In addition, it can also be used in cases of mental retardation or senile dementia, especially when they are associated with behavioral disorders, with agitation, violence or confusion, for example.
How to take
The dose should always be guided by a doctor, as it varies according to the clinical history of each person and the symptom to be treated. However, some recommended doses are:
- Schizophrenia and acute agitation: 10 to 50 mg per day; Chronic schizophrenia and chronic psychoses: 20 to 40 mg per day; Elderly with agitation or confusion: 2 to 6 mg per day.
This remedy should not be used in children, due to the lack of studies on its safety in the first years of life.
Possible side effects
The side effects of clopixol are more frequent and intense at the beginning of treatment, decreasing over time with its use. Some of these effects include drowsiness, dry mouth, constipation, increased heartbeat, dizziness on rising, dizziness and changes in blood tests.
Who should not take
Clopixol is contraindicated for children and women who are pregnant or breastfeeding. In addition, it should also not be used if there is hypersensitivity to any drug substance or in cases of intoxication by alcohol, barbiturates or opiates.
