Spenzo 1 mg Tablet

How to use Spenzo 1 mg Tablet

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. Spenzo 1 mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Medicine Works

Spenzo 1 mg Tablet is a typical antipsychotic. It works by blocking the action of dopamine, a chemical messenger in the brain that affects thoughts and mood.

Expert Advice

• You have been prescribed Spenzo 1 mg Tablet for the treatment of schizophrenia.
• Take it at bedtime to avoid feeling sleepy during the day.
• Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Spenzo 1 mg Tablet can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
• Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can make drowsiness worse.
• Inform your doctor if you experience any abnormal movements, particularly of the face, lips, jaw and tongue, while taking this medicine.
• It may increase your weight, blood sugar and cholesterol. Eat healthy, exercise regularly and monitor your blood levels regularly.
• Don"t stop taking Spenzo 1 mg Tablet without talking  to your doctor first as it may cause worsening of symptoms.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q. What is Spenzo deconate?

Spenzo belongs to a class of medication called as typical antipsychotic. It acts by increasing the amounts of chemical (serotonin), in the brain. Spenzo decanoate is a long-acting preparation of Spenzo for injection into the muscles, which may be given at a frequency ranging from once in a week to once in 4 weeks

Q. What is Spenzo used for?

Spenzo is used in the treatment of schizophrenia and other psychoses which are disorders where individuals are unable to distinguish between what is real and unreal, think clearly, manage emotions, relate to others, and function normally

Q. Why is Spenzo banned?

Spenzo in combination with melitracen is banned in india due to safety concern

Q. How does Spenzo work?

Spenzo belongs to a class of medication called as typical antipsychotic. It acts by normalizing the levels of certain chemicals in the brain in specific brain pathways that are responsible for causing symptoms of the disease.