Clopixol is a remedy that contains zunclopentixol, an antipsychotic and depressive substance that relieves symptoms of psychosis such as agitation, restlessness or aggression.
Although it can be used in pill form, clopixol is also widely used as an injectable for emergency treatment of psychological attacks in the hospital.
Clopixol can be purchased from conventional pharmacies in the form of 10 or 25 mg prescription tablets.
Injectable clopixol is usually only used in hospitals or health centers and should be administered by a health care professional every 2 to 4 weeks.
Clopixol is indicated for the treatment of schizophrenia and other psychoses with symptoms such as hallucinations, delusions or mentality changes.
In addition, it can also be used in cases of mental retardation or senile dementia, especially when associated with behavioral disorders, such as agitation, violence or confusion.
The dose should always be guided by a doctor, as it varies depending on the medical history of each person and the symptom to be treated, however, some recommended dosages are:
This remedy should not be used in children, due to lack of safety studies in the first years of life.
The side effects of clopixol are more common and intense at the start of treatment, decreasing over time with its use; some of these effects include drowsiness, dry mouth, constipation, increased heart rate, dizziness when standing, dizziness and changes in blood tests.
Clopixol is indicated in pregnant or lactating children and women, and should not be used in cases of hypersensitivity to any of the substances of the drug or in cases of alcohol, barbiturate or opiate poisoning.