Drug Name

Clozaril (Clozapine)

Drug Uses

Clozaril is used for managing schizophrenia in patients who do not respond to other medicines. It is used to decrease the risk of suicidal behavior in confident patients. It may as well as be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

How Taken

Take Clozaril as directed by your doctor.

• Clozaril may be used with or without food. Incase stomach upset occurs, take with food to reduce stomach irritation.
• Continue to take Clozaril even incase you feel well. Do not miss any doses.
• Using Clozaril at the alike time each day will help you to remember to take it.
• Do not suddenly halt using Clozaril without earliest checking with your doctor.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may possess about how to take Clozaril.

Drug Class as well as Mechanism

Clozaril is an atypical antipsychotic. It may work by affecting confident chemicals in the brain. This has an effect on thinking as well as behavior.

Missed Dose

Incase you miss a dose of Clozaril , take it as soon as likely. Incase it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Go back to your normal dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
If you miss using a dose of Clozaril for more than 2 days do not start using it again. Contact your doctor fair away for instructions.

Storage

Store Clozaril at room temperature, between 68 as well as 77 degrees F (20 as well as 25 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, as well as light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep in a close, light-resistant container. Keep Clozaril out of the reach of children as well as away from pets.

Warnings/Precautions

Do not take Clozaril if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Clozaril;
• you possess bone marrow problems, other blood cell problems, or a history of blood problems caused by Clozaril;
• you possess uncontrolled seizures (eg, epilepsy) or loss of bowel muscle movement (paralytic ileus);
• you possess very bad drowsiness;
• you are using other medicines that may cause blood problems. Ask your doctor incase you are unsure incase any of your medicines may cause blood problems.

Contact your doctor or health care provider fair away incase any of these apply to you.

Some health examination conditions may work with Clozaril . Tell your doctor or pharmacist incase you possess any health examination conditions, especially incase any of the following apply to you:

• incase you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
• incase you are using any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
• incase you possess allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
• incase you possess a history of blood clots, blood problems, high blood cholesterol levels, heart problems, or lung or breathing problems
• incase you possess a history of an enlarged prostate; prolonged, painful erections; liver or kidney problems; seizures (eg, epilepsy); glaucoma; stomach or bowel problems; or dementia
• incase you possess without money health, diabetes, or a family member with diabetes, or you are very overweight
• incase you possess decreased activity of enzymes that metabolize confident medicines

Likely Side Effects

Check with your doctor incase any of these most ordinary side effects persist or become bothersome:

• constipation; dizziness; drowsiness; moistureless mouth; headache; heartburn; increased sweating or saliva production; lightheadedness when you stand up; nausea; deviating dreams; trouble sleeping; weight gain.

Seek health examination attention fair away incase any of these very bad side effects occur:

• very bad allergic reactions (rash; hives; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); agitation; calf pain or tenderness; chest pain; confusion; not light urine; decreased coordination; fainting; quick or irregular heartbeat; fever, chills, or sore throat; increased hunger, thirst, or urination; infection; involuntary movements of the tongue, face, mouth, or jaw (e.g., tongue sticking out, puffing of cheeks, mouth puckering, chewing movements); loss of appetite; numbness of an arm or leg; rapid breathing; restlessness; seizures; very bad headache, dizziness, or vomiting; very bad or persistent nausea or constipation; very bad stomach pain; shortness of breath; hard muscles; unexpected, unusual weight gain; swelling of the hands, ankles, or feet; tremor; trouble swallowing; uncontrolled muscle movements; unusual mental or mood changes; unusual tiredness or weakness; vision changes; vomiting; yellowing of the skin or eyes.

More Information

Clozaril is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.

If your symptoms do not improve or incase they become worse, check with your doctor.