Zotepine



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  • Contains / Salt: Zotepine


Zotepine Information



Zotepine Benefits & Uses

Zotepine is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Zotepine Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group Dosage
Adult
  • Disease: Schizophrenia
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 25 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 3 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: gradually increases upto 300 mg/day
Geriatric
  • Disease: Schizophrenia
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 25 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 3 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: gradually increases upto 300 mg/day


Zotepine Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Zotepine is used -

Common

Unknown

Zotepine Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Zotepine safe for pregnant women?


    Zotepine should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.

    Severe
  • Is the use of Zotepine safe during breastfeeding?


    Zotepine should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.

    Severe
  • What is the effect of Zotepine on the Kidneys?


    Zotepine rarely harms the kidneys.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Zotepine on the Liver?


    Zotepine is rarely harmful for the liver.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Zotepine on the Heart?


    Side effects of Zotepine rarely affect the heart.

    Mild


Severe Interaction of Zotepine with Other Drugs

Zotepine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate



Zotepine Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Zotepine unless your doctor advises you to do so -



Frequently asked Questions about Zotepine

  • Is this Zotepine habit forming or addictive?


    No, you will not get addicted to Zotepine.

    No
  • Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?


    No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Zotepine as you may feel sleepy.

    Dangerous
  • Is it safe?


    Taking Zotepine may cause some problems.

    Dangerous
  • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


    Yes, taking Zotepine can treat mental disorders.

    Yes

Zotepine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Zotepine


    Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Zotepine, due to a lack of research on this.

    Unknown
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Zotepine


    Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Zotepine with alcohol.

    Unknown


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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience


References

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 443

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