Zoxadon Odt Tablet
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 06 April 2022
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Treatment of schizophrenia, conduct disorders in children, and mania in bipolar disorder.
Dosage (summary)
Adults: Start at 2 mg/day, may increase to 4-8 mg/day. Elderly: Start at 0.5 mg twice daily.
Special Populations
- Elderly
- Renal impairment
- Hepatic impairment
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Not established; avoid breastfeeding.
Key Drug Interactions
- QT prolonging drugs
- Centrally acting medicines
- Levodopa
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity
- Children under 5 years
- Parkinson's disease
Common side effects
- Parkinsonism
- Headache
- Insomnia
Counselling Points
- Monitor weight regularly.
- Avoid abrupt discontinuation.
- Caution with driving and machinery.
Serious warnings
- Increased mortality in elderly with dementia
- Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
- Tardive dyskinesia
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