CLIPEX 50

Product introduction

Clipex 50 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).

Clipex 50 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.

Uses of Clipex Tablet

• Schizophrenia

Benefits of Clipex Tablet

In Schizophrenia

Clipex 50 Tablet is used to manage symptoms of schizophrenia, especially in people who haven't responded well to other treatments. It helps reduce hallucinations, disorganized thinking, and extreme mood changes, making it easier to think clearly, stay calm, and take part in everyday activities.

Side effects of Clipex 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 Clipex

• Excessive salivation
• Weight gain
• Increased white blood cell count (eosinophils)
• Anticholinergic effects
• Decreased white blood cell count
• Extrapyramidal symptoms
• Dizziness
• Fainting
• Constipation
• Fever
• Increased liver enzymes
• Tachycardia
• Drowsiness
• Seizure
• Fast heart rate

How to use Clipex 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. Clipex 50 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Clipex Tablet works

Clipex 50 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 Clipex 50 Tablet.

Pregnancy- SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Clipex 50 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
Clipex 50 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
Clipex 50 Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.

Kidney- CAUTION
Clipex 50 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Clipex 50 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver- CAUTION
Clipex 50 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Clipex 50 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Clipex Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Clipex 50 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.