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Clozazap-50 Tablet Substitute

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Composition:

CLOZAPINE-50MG

Uses:

Schizophrenia

Medicinal Benefits:

Clozazap-50 Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called antipsychotics. Clozazap-50 Tablet is used to treat schizophrenia and to reduce the risk of suicidal behaviour in patients with schizophrenia or other similar disorders. Clozazap-50 Tablet works by blocking the effects of chemical receptors in the brain, such as dopamine and serotonin, thereby helping in improving mood, behaviour and thoughts. Clozazap-50 Tablet is used to treat schizophrenia when other antipsychotic drugs are ineffective or have caused severe adverse effects. Clozazap-50 Tablet is also used to treat psychotic disorders in patients with Parkinson’s disease when standard treatments have failed.

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Clozazap-50 Tablet works by blocking the effects of chemical receptors in the brain, such as dopamine and serotonin, thereby improving mood, behaviour and thoughts.

Do not discontinue Clozazap-50 Tablet without consulting your doctor, as it could cause withdrawal symptoms. To treat your condition effectually, continue taking Clozazap-50 Tablet for as long as prescribed. Do not be reluctant to speak with your doctor if you experience any difficulty while taking Clozazap-50 Tablet .

Clozazap-50 Tablet may cause agranulocytosis (low levels of white blood cells), making you more prone to infections. Consult your doctor immediately if you experience flu-like symptoms, sore throat or fever.

Dry mouth could be a side-effect of Clozazap-50 Tablet . Limiting caffeine intake, avoiding smoking and mouthwashes containing alcohol, drinking water regularly and chewing sugar-free gum/candy might stimulate saliva and prevent drying of the mouth.

Orthostatic hypotension could be a side-effect of Clozazap-50 Tablet . Orthostatic hypotension is a sudden lowering in blood pressure leading to dizziness on standing. If you experience this, do not try to stand up suddenly or start walking; instead, lie down and get up slowly only when you feel better.

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