Lopetric 0.5mg Tablet DT is used in the treatment of schizophrenia (a mental disorder in which a person develops unreal thoughts and behavior). It works by blocking the action of a chemical messenger in the brain that affects thoughts and mood.Lopetric 0.5mg Tablet DT can also be used for treating psychosis, mania, severe behavior problems in adults and children. It may be taken with or without food, preferably at the same time each day. 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 it. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. This medication mustn't be stopped suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may worsen your symptoms.The most common side effects of this medicine include Agitation, insomnia, Extrapyramidal symptoms, muscle spasm, and headache. If any of these side effects bother you or get worse, let your doctor know. They may be able to suggest ways to reduce or prevent the side effects.Before taking it, inform your doctor if you are suffering from thyroid or kidney problems, epilepsy, Parkinson???s disease, glaucoma, or any heart problems. You should not take this medicine if you are under the influence of alcohol or any sleep-inducing, cough, and/ or allergy medication. This medicine can also lead to weight gain, eat a healthy balanced diet, avoid snacking with high-calorie food, and exercise regularly.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Dissolve it in a glass of water before taking it. Lopetric 0.5mg Tablet DT may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Dissolve it in a glass of water before taking it. Lopetric 0.5mg Tablet DT may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

'- Alcohol : UNSAFE

Lopetric 0.5mg Tablet DT may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

- Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Lopetric 0.5mg Tablet DT may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

- Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Lopetric 0.5mg Tablet DT is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.If Lopetric 0.5mg Tablet DT is used, monitor the baby for excessive sleepiness.

- Driving : UNSAFE

Lopetric 0.5mg Tablet DT may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

- Kidney : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Lopetric 0.5mg Tablet DT is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Lopetric 0.5mg Tablet DT is recommended.However, patients with severe kidney disease may need to be started at a lower dose as it may cause excessive sleepiness in these patients.

- Liver : CAUTION

Lopetric 0.5mg Tablet DT should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Lopetric 0.5mg Tablet DT may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

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Chemical Class :: Butyrophenone Derivative
Habit Forming :: No
Therapeutic Class :: NEURO CNS
Action Class :: Typical Antipsychotics

Schizophrenia

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Agitation
Extrapyramidal symptoms
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
Muscle spasm
Headache