Zuclopentixole is the active ingredient in an antipsychotic drug known commercially as Clopixol.
This oral and injectable drug is indicated for the treatment of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and mental retardation.
- Schizophrenia (acute and chronic); psychosis (especially with positive symptoms) bipolar disorder (manic phase); mental retardation (associated with psychomotor hyperactivity; agitation; violence and other behavioral disorders); senile dementia (with paranoid ideas.
- Confusion and/or disorientation and behavioral changes).
The 10 mg can of Zuclopentixol containing 20 tablets costs about 28 reais, the 25 mg can of the drug containing 20 tablets costs about 65 reais.
Difficulty performing voluntary movements (occurs in long-term treatments and discontinuation of treatment is recommended); drowsiness dry mouth urination disorders; intestinal constipation; Increased heart rate. Mareos. La pressure decreases when you change position. Transient changes in liver function tests.
Pregnant or nursing women; hypersensitivity to one of its components; acute alcohol poisoning; barbiturates or opiates; comatose states.
Oral
Adults and the elderly
The dose should be adjusted according to the patient’s condition, starting with a small dose and increasing it until the desired effect is obtained.