Alkepin Odt 12.5mg Tablet

Short Description

Alkepin Odt 12.5mg 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.

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

Alkepin Odt 12.5mg Tablet is an atypical antipsychotic used to treat schizophrenia in people for whom other medicines are ineffective or not tolerated. It works by modulating the action of certain chemical messengers in the brain that affects thoughts.

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. Alkepin Odt 12.5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Alkepin Odt 12.5mg Tablet is an atypical antipsychotic. It works by modulating the action of certain chemical messengers in the brain that affects thoughts.

Take it with or without food preferably at the same time everyday It can cause dizziness and sleepiness. Be cautious while driving or doing anything that requires concentration It may cause low blood pressure and dehydration. Drink plenty of fluids and rise slowly from a sitting or lying position It may increase your weight, blood sugar and cholesterol. Eat healthy, exercise regularly and monitor your blood levels regularly Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to monitor your blood cells during treatment with this medicine. Inform your doctor immediately if you notice any signs of infection such as fever, sore throat or rash Do not stop taking Alkepin Odt 12.5mg Tablet without talking to your doctor first as it may cause worsening of symptoms