Cisordinol Depot
Cisordinol Depot is an antipsychotic medicine used to treat schizophrenia and other psychoses by balancing chemicals in the brain.
Form
injektioneste, liuos
Strength
500 mg/ml
Active Ingredient
Zuclopenthixol decanoate
Manufacturer
H. Lundbeck A/S
How to Use
Dosage
Your doctor will decide your dose, usually 1–2 ml (200 mg/ml strength) or 1 ml (500 mg/ml strength).
Method
The medicine is injected deep into a muscle, usually in your buttock.
Important
Injections are usually given every 1–4 weeks; doses over 2 ml should be divided between two injection sites.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Muscle stiffness or unusual movements
- •Drowsiness
- •Dry mouth
- •Increased sweating
- •Tremors or restlessness (difficulty sitting or standing still)
- •Dizziness (stand up slowly)
- •Insomnia
- •Depression
- •Anxiety
- •Increased salivation
- •Constipation
- •Feeling weak
- •Itching
- •Muscle pain
- •Headache
- •Numbness or tingling in arms or legs
- •Blurred vision
- •Nervousness
- •Increased appetite
- •Difficulty concentrating
- •Memory loss
- •Loss of appetite
- •Abnormal dreams
- •Agitation (anxiety and restlessness)
- •Decreased sexual desire
- •Vomiting
- •Stomach discomfort
- •Diarrhea
- •Weight changes (gain or loss)
- •Palpitations (fast heartbeat)
- •Urination problems (frequent need or difficulty controlling)
- •Menstrual problems in women
RARE
- •Rash
- •Skin reactions to sun (sunburn easily)
- •Coordination problems
- •Slurred speech
- •Convulsions
- •Ringing in the ears (tinnitus)
- •Increased sexual desire
- •Stomach pain
- •Nausea
- •Thirst
- •Low blood pressure
- •Nasal congestion
- •Shortness of breath
- •Erection or ejaculation problems in men
- •Difficulty reaching orgasm in women
- •Fainting
- •Hot flashes
- •Redness or soreness at injection site
- •Changes in heart rhythm (slow, irregular, or very fast heartbeat)
Important Warnings
- Do not take if you are allergic to zuclopenthixol or any other ingredients in this medicine.
- Do not take if your level of consciousness is reduced, if you have certain blood abnormalities, or if you have a rare adrenal gland condition called pheochromocytoma.
- Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, heart disease, a history of seizures, diabetes, an organic brain syndrome (brain disorder), blood clots, or are undergoing cancer treatment.
- Discuss with your doctor if you have stroke risk factors (e.g., smoking, high blood pressure), low potassium or magnesium levels, other heart or blood vessel diseases, or are using other antipsychotic medicines.
- This medicine is not recommended for children or adolescents.
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- Avoid alcohol during treatment, as it can increase drowsiness.
- If you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy, or breastfeeding, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice. Do not breastfeed while using this medicine.
- This medicine may cause drowsiness, especially at the start of treatment. Do not drive or operate machinery until these effects wear off.
- Seek immediate medical help if you experience high fever, severe muscle stiffness, confusion, sweating, and a fast heartbeat (these could be signs of neuroleptic malignant syndrome, a rare but serious condition).
- Contact your doctor right away if you have involuntary, repeated movements of your mouth and tongue (these could be early signs of tardive dyskinesia).
- Report to your doctor immediately if your skin or the whites of your eyes turn yellow (signs of liver problems).
- Seek urgent medical attention if you notice blood clots, especially in your legs (swelling, pain, redness) or if you experience chest pain and breathing difficulties (these could be blood clots that have travelled to your lungs).