Sizopin 25 Tablet is used in the treatment of schizophrenia (a mental disorder that can result in hallucinations or delusions and also adversely affects a person’s ability to think and behave).
Sizopin 25 Tablet may be taken with or without food. However, it is advised to take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor and if you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. It is important that this medication is not stopped suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may worsen your symptoms.
Some common side effects of this medicine include hypotension, dry mouth, headache, increased sweating, visual disturbance, and decreased blood pressure. Please consult your doctor if these side effects do not get better or worse.
Before taking this medicine it is important to inform your doctor if your suffering from high body temperature and muscle stiffness (neuroleptic malignant syndrome), have had abnormal tongue or face movements (dyskinesia), heart disease, diabetes, Parkinson’s disease, dementia, fits (epilepsy), difficulty in swallowing (dysphagia), or liver problems.
Schizophrenia is a mental disorder in which a person’s thinking ability, feelings and behavior become abnormal. Sizopin 25 Tablet helps restore the chemical imbalances in the brain that are responsible for such changes. It improves thoughts, behavior and enhances the quality of life.
Side effects of Sizopin Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Sizopin
Dizziness
Fainting
Constipation
Fever
Increased liver enzymes
Drowsiness
Seizure
Excessive salivation
Fast heart rate
How to use Sizopin Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Sizopin 25 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Sizopin Tablet works
Sizopin 25 Tablet is an atypical antipsychotics. It works by modulating the action of certain chemical messengers in the brain that affects thoughts.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Sizopin 25 Tablet.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Sizopin 25 Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Sizopin 25 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Sizopin 25 Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Sizopin 25 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Sizopin 25 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Sizopin 25 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Sizopin 25 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Sizopin Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Sizopin 25 Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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