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Halopac 10 Capsule 10's Substitute

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Verified Ingredients and Effects

Composition:

LOXAPINE-10MG

Uses:

Schizophrenia, Manic depression (bipolar disorder)

Medicinal Benefits:

Halopac 10 Capsule 10's is used in the treatment of certain mood disorders like schizophrenia. This drug makes a person think more clearly, be less nervous and live a normal life. Halopac 10 Capsule 10's also decreases aggression and wishes to hurt your self or other persons. It also helps in reducing hallucinations about the things that actually not present there. Being an antipsychotic drug, it works by restoring the balance of certain natural substances like dopamine in the brain.

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Halopac 10 Capsule 10's works by balancing the chemical messengers called neurotransmitters and blocking the effect of dopamine and serotonin located in the brain, thereby helps in improving mood, behaviour and thoughts.

Halopac 10 Capsule 10's can cause tiredness, dizziness and vision problems. So, it is advisable not to drive or operate machinery without consulting your doctor. It may also lower your blood pressure on sudden standing leading to dizziness, so try to get up easily to avoid this.

Halopac 10 Capsule 10's may cause an increase in blood glucose (sugar) levels. So, regular monitoring of blood sugar levels is advised while taking Halopac 10 Capsule 10's. Diabetes patients should consult a doctor before taking Halopac 10 Capsule 10's.

Yes, orthostatic hypotension could be a side-effect of Halopac 10 Capsule 10's. 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. People taking Halopac 10 Capsule 10's are advised to regularly monitor their blood pressure levels to avoid such unpleasant events.

Halopac 10 Capsule 10's may make you sweat less, making you more likely to get heatstroke. Avoid doing things that may cause you to overheat, such as hard work or exercise in hot weather, or using hot tubs. When the weather is hot, drink a lot of fluids and dress lightly.

Dry mouth could be a side-effect of Halopac 10 Capsule 10's. Limiting caffeine intake, avoiding smoking and mouthwashes containing alcohol, drinking water regularly, and chewing sugar-free gum/candy might help in stimulating saliva and thereby prevents drying of the mouth.

Halopac 10 Capsule 10's is known to cause increased mortality in people who are elderly with dementia. So, please inform your doctor if you have dementia; before starting Halopac 10 Capsule 10's.

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