Clozapine : Proper Use (Clozaril, Leponex)

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Clozapine (Systemic)

Brand Names : Clozaril, Leponex

Clozapine | Before Using | Proper Use | Precautions | Side Effects

Proper Use of This Medicine

Take this medicine exactly as directed . Do not take more of this medicine and do not take it more often than your doctor ordered. Do not miss any doses.

This medicine has been prescribed for your current medical problem only . It must not be given to other people or used for other problems unless you are directed to do so by your doctor.

Dosing - The dose of clozapine will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label . The following information includes only the average doses of clozapine. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.

The number of tablets that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on your special needs .

For oral dosage form (tablets):
- For schizophrenia:
  - Adults - At first, 12.5 milligrams (mg) (one half of a 25-mg tablet) once or twice a day. Your doctor may increase your dose as needed. However, the dose usually is not more than 900 mg a day.
  - Children younger than 16 years of age - Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.

Missed dose - If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.

If you miss 2 or more days of clozapine doses, talk to your doctor before you start taking it again. You may need to restart this medicine at a lower dose than you were taking before.

Storage - To store this medicine:

Keep out of the reach of children.
Store away from heat and direct light.
Do not store in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink, or in other damp places. Heat or moisture may cause the medicine to break down.
Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded medicine is out of the reach of children.

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