Leaflet ZOLEPTIL 50mg sugar-coated tablets
Indicated for: schizophrenia; bipolar disorder
Route of administration: oral
Substance: zotepine (antipsychotic)
ATC: N05AX11 (Nervous system | Antipsychotics | Other antipsychotics)
This medicine may affect your ability to drive or use machines.
This medicine may cause dizziness or vertigo.
This medicine may increase blood sugar.
This medicine may increase the risk of heart rhythm disturbances.
This medicine may increase the risk of seizures.
This medicine may cause drowsiness or reduced alertness.
Zotepine is an atypical antipsychotic medication used for the treatment of schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders. It works by blocking dopamine (D2) and serotonin (5-HT2A) receptors, helping to reduce psychotic symptoms such as hallucinations, delusions, and agitation. It also has a sedative effect, making it useful for managing agitated or anxious patients.
Zotepine is effective in reducing both the positive symptoms of schizophrenia (such as hallucinations and delusions) and the negative symptoms (such as social withdrawal and lack of motivation). It is primarily used in cases where other antipsychotics are not tolerated or effective.
Common side effects include drowsiness, dizziness, weight gain, dry mouth, and constipation. In rare cases, more severe reactions such as extrapyramidal symptoms (muscle stiffness, tremors) or neuroleptic malignant syndrome may occur. It can also affect cardiac function, which is why regular monitoring is necessary.
Treatment with zotepine should be administered under the supervision of a doctor, and patients should be monitored to assess effectiveness and manage potential side effects. It is important for patients to follow the prescribed dosage and not discontinue treatment without consulting their doctor.
General data about ZOLEPTIL 50mg
- Substance: zotepine
- Date of latest medicines list: 01-07-2013
- Product code: W13944001
- Concentration: 50mg
- Pharmaceutical form: sugar-coated tablets
- Quantity: 30
- Product type: Original
- Prescription status: P-RF - Medicines dispensed with a medical prescription that is retained by the pharmacy and cannot be renewed.
Concentrations available for zotepine
- 100mg
- 25mg
- 50mg