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Lopetric 0.5mg Tablet DT, Pack of 1 Tablet
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Composition :

HALOPERIDOL-0.5MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Cubit Healthcare

Consume Type :

ORAL

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Not Returnable

About Lopetric 0.5mg Tablet DT

Lopetric 0.5mg Tablet DT belongs to a group of medications called ‘antipsychotics’. It is used in the treatment of Schizophrenia or psychosis and Tourette Syndrome. Schizophrenia is characterized by hallucinations symptoms (seeing or hearing things that are not real) and delusions (wrong beliefs). Lopetric 0.5mg Tablet DT prevents the occurrence of these symptoms. Tourette syndrome is a disorder that involves repetitive movements or unwanted sounds (tics) that can't be easily controlled.

Lopetric 0.5mg Tablet DT contains ‘Haloperidol’, which is a typical antipsychotic drug. It works by blocking the action of dopamine, a chemical messenger in the brain that affects thoughts and mood.

Take Lopetric 0.5mg Tablet DT as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Lopetric 0.5mg Tablet DT as long as your doctor has recommended it for you, depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects such as abnormality of voluntary movements, constipation, dryness in the mouth, the increased prolactin level in the blood, muscle stiffness, orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing), sleepiness, tremor, urinary retention, weight gain. Most of these side effects of Lopetric 0.5mg Tablet DT do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if these side effects persist longer, please consult your doctor.

Do not take Lopetric 0.5mg Tablet DT if you are allergic to Lopetric 0.5mg Tablet DT or any other ingredients present in it. Tell your doctor if you or anyone in your family has ever had prolonged QT syndrome, breast cancer, bipolar disorder, citrullinemia, seizures, chest pain, or thyroid disease. Lopetric 0.5mg Tablet DT is not recommended during pregnancy as it may affect the unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding before taking Lopetric 0.5mg Tablet DT. It is not recommended for use in children under 1 year of age. Lopetric 0.5mg Tablet DT is used with caution in neuroleptic malignant syndrome, tardive dyskinesia, and dementia-related psychosis.

Uses of Lopetric 0.5mg Tablet DT

Schizophrenia and Tourette Syndrome

Directions for Use

Tablet: Take it with or without food as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew or break it.Syrup: Shake the bottle well before use. Take the prescribed dose by mouth using the measuring cup/dosing syringe/dropper provided by the pack.

Medicinal Benefits

Lopetric 0.5mg Tablet DT belongs to a group of medications called ‘antipsychotics’. It is used in the treatment of Schizophrenia or psychosis and Tourette Syndrome. Lopetric 0.5mg Tablet DT contains ‘Haloperidol’, which is a typical antipsychotic drug. It works by blocking the action of dopamine, a chemical messenger in the brain that affects thoughts and mood.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight
Side effects of Lopetric 0.5mg Tablet DT
  • Manage stress by practising deep breathing, yoga or meditation.
  • Participating in activities you enjoy, or exercising may also help manage agitation.
  • Get enough sleep. Maintain a regular sleep cycle.
  • Exercise regularly. Try physical activities like walking, running, or dancing.
  • Stretching and walking are examples of mild exercises that can improve mobility and reduce muscle stiffness.
  • Improving posture, mobility, and muscle coordination through physical therapy can help manage slowness or stiffness.
  • Maintain healthy weight and advance general health depend on eating a balanced diet.
  • Reducing symptoms like tremors or muscle spasms requires adequate sleep and rest.
Dealing with Medication-Induced Headache:
  • Hydrate your body: Drink enough water to prevent dehydration and headaches.
  • Calm Your Mind: Deep breathing and meditation can help you relax and relieve stress.
  • Rest and Recharge: Sleep for 7-8 hours to reduce headache triggers.
  • Take rest: lie down in a quiet, dark environment.
  • Cold or warm compresses can help reduce tension.
  • Stay Upright: Maintain good posture to keep symptoms from getting worse.
  • To treat headaches naturally, try acupuncture or massage therapy.
  • Over-the-counter pain relievers include acetaminophen and ibuprofen.
  • Prescription Assistance: Speak with your doctor about more substantial drug alternatives.
  • Severe Headaches: Seek emergency medical assistance for sudden, severe headaches.
  • Frequent Headaches: If you get reoccurring headaches, consult your doctor.
  • Headaches with Symptoms: Seek medical attention if your headaches include fever, disorientation, or weakness.
  • Acetylcholine is an essential neurotransmitter that is important for learning, involuntary muscle movements and attention.
  • When it is blocked, there could be a decrease in respiratory secretions and an effect on gastric motility. There would be changes in heart rate and eyesight also.
  • Exercise regularly to maintain a good metabolism in your body.
  • Avoid alcohol consumption as it can affect the impact of the neurotransmitter.
  • Prevent toxins from chemicals that can be touched and inhaled. Ensure to manage your medications carefully.
  • Avoid driving or operating machinery or activities that require high focus until you know how the medication affects you.
  • Maintain a fixed sleeping schedule, create a relaxing bedtime routine and ensure your sleeping space is comfortable to maximize your sleep quality.
  • Limit alcohol and caffeine as these may worsen drowsiness and disturb sleep patterns.
  • Drink plenty of water as it helps with alertness and keeps you hydrated and for overall well-being.
  • Moderate physical activity can improve energy levels, but avoid intense workouts right before bedtime.
  • Quit smoking as smoking impairs erectile function by significantly damaging blood vessels.
  • Maintain a healthy weight as overweight can cause erectile dysfunction.
  • Exercise regularly as physical activity enhances blood flow and overall health, benefiting erectile function.
  • Consume a healthy diet loaded with whole grains, fruits and vegetables.
  • Limit alcohol consumption as excessive alcohol intake can impair erectile function.
  • Manage stress by practicing techniques such as yoga, relaxation exercises or meditation.
  • In case erectile dysfunction is due to psychological factors, consider couple counselling or sex therapy to address relationship and anxiety issues.
  • Openly discuss your concerns with your partner.

Drug Warnings

Do not take Lopetric 0.5mg Tablet DT if you are allergic to Lopetric 0.5mg Tablet DT or any other ingredients present in it. Tell your doctor if you or anyone in your family has ever had prolonged QT syndrome, breast cancer, bipolar disorder, citrullinemia (a condition that causes a build-up of ammonia in the blood), seizures, chest pain, or thyroid disease. Lopetric 0.5mg Tablet DT is not recommended during pregnancy as it may affect the unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding before taking Lopetric 0.5mg Tablet DT. It is not recommended for use in children under one year of age. Lopetric 0.5mg Tablet DT is used with caution in neuroleptic malignant syndrome, tardive dyskinesia, dementia-related psychosis, Parkinson's disease, and venous thromboembolism. Lopetric 0.5mg Tablet DT is used with caution in the elderly population due to the increased risk of orthostatic hypotension and kidney injury. Do not abruptly stop taking the Lopetric 0.5mg Tablet DT, as it may cause withdrawal symptoms, especially suicidal thoughts in young adults. Tell the doctor or dentist that you are taking Lopetric 0.5mg Tablet DT if you are having surgery, including dental surgery. You should know that this medication may make you drowsy and may affect your thinking and movements. Do not drive a car or operate machinery until you know how this medication affects you. Ask your doctor about the safe use of alcohol during your treatment with Lopetric 0.5mg Tablet DT. Alcohol can make the side effects of Lopetric 0.5mg Tablet DT worse. You should know that name may cause dizziness, lightheadedness, and fainting when you get up too quickly from a lying position. To avoid this problem, get out of bed slowly, resting your feet on the floor for a few minutes before standing up.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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HaloperidolGrepafloxacin
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HaloperidolSparfloxacin
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HaloperidolGrepafloxacin
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How does the drug interact with Lopetric 0.5mg Tablet DT:
Coadministration of grepafloxacin with Lopetric 0.5mg Tablet DT can increase the risk or severity of irregular heart rhythms. The risk increases in patients with a history of heart illness or electrolyte imbalance.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Lopetric 0.5mg Tablet DT with Grepafloxacin is generally avoided as it can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if prescribed by your doctor. If you experience any symptoms like sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, chest pain or tightness, rapid heartbeat, or memory loss, contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
HaloperidolSparfloxacin
Critical
How does the drug interact with Lopetric 0.5mg Tablet DT:
Coadministration of Sparfloxacin with Lopetric 0.5mg Tablet DT can prolong the QT interval.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Lopetric 0.5mg Tablet DT with Sparfloxacin is not recommended, but it can be taken if prescribed by your doctor. If you experience any symptoms, contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.
HaloperidolThioridazine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Lopetric 0.5mg Tablet DT:
Combining Thioridazine and Lopetric 0.5mg Tablet DT can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Thioridazine and Lopetric 0.5mg Tablet DT together is not recommended as it can lead to an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor advises. However, if you experience any symptoms like sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, heart palpitations, diarrhea, or vomiting, contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.
HaloperidolFluphenazine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Lopetric 0.5mg Tablet DT:
Coadministration of Fluphenazine and Lopetric 0.5mg Tablet DT can increase the risk of developing irregular heart rhythms.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Fluphenazine and Lopetric 0.5mg Tablet DT together is generally avoided as it can lead to an interaction, but it can be taken when a doctor advises. However, if you experience any symptoms like sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, heart palpitations, diarrhea, or vomiting, contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.
HaloperidolCisapride
Critical
How does the drug interact with Lopetric 0.5mg Tablet DT:
Coadministration of Cisapride and Lopetric 0.5mg Tablet DT can increase the risk of developing irregular heart rhythms. The risk increases in patients with a history of heart illness or electrolyte imbalance.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Cisapride and Lopetric 0.5mg Tablet DT together is generally avoided as it can lead to an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor advises. Contact your doctor immediately if you experience any symptoms like sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, heart palpitations, diarrhea, or vomiting. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.
HaloperidolEliglustat
Critical
How does the drug interact with Lopetric 0.5mg Tablet DT:
Coadministration of Eliglustat and Lopetric 0.5mg Tablet DT can increase the blood levels and side effects of Lopetric 0.5mg Tablet DT.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Lopetric 0.5mg Tablet DT with Eliglustat is not recommended, please consult your doctor before taking it. If you experience any side effects like dizziness, drowsiness, difficulty urinating, sleep disturbances, headache, or anxiety, contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without first consulting your doctor.
HaloperidolFlibanserin
Critical
How does the drug interact with Lopetric 0.5mg Tablet DT:
Coadministration of Flibanserin and Lopetric 0.5mg Tablet DT can increase the risk of developing side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Lopetric 0.5mg Tablet DT with Flibanserin is generally avoided as it can possibly result in severe interactions, it can be taken when prescribed by a doctor. If you experience any symptoms such as sudden dizziness, drowsiness, fatigue, and difficulty concentrating, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.
HaloperidolPimozide
Critical
How does the drug interact with Lopetric 0.5mg Tablet DT:
Combining Pimozide and Lopetric 0.5mg Tablet DT can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm. The risk increases in patients with a history of heart illness or electrolyte imbalance.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Pimozide and Lopetric 0.5mg Tablet DT together is generally avoided as it can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor advises. However, if you experience any symptoms like sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, heart palpitations, diarrhea, or vomiting, contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.
HaloperidolLomitapide
Critical
How does the drug interact with Lopetric 0.5mg Tablet DT:
Coadministration of Lopetric 0.5mg Tablet DT with Lomitapide can increase the levels and risk of developing Lomitapide side effects

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Lopetric 0.5mg Tablet DT with Lomitapide is not recommended as it can lead to serious side effects, it can be taken when prescribed by your doctor. If you experience any symptoms like nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, loss of appetite, tiredness, or dark urine, contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.
HaloperidolLevacetylmethadol
Critical
How does the drug interact with Lopetric 0.5mg Tablet DT:
Coadministration of Lopetric 0.5mg Tablet DT with Levacetylmethadol can increase the risk or severity of irregular heart rhythms. The risk increases in patients with a history of heart illness or electrolyte imbalance.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Lopetric 0.5mg Tablet DT with Levacetylmethadol is not recommended as it can lead to serious side effects. It can be taken when advised by a doctor. Contact your doctor immediately if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, chest pain or tightness, rapid heartbeat, or memory loss, contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Monitor your mood. Keep track of your mood regularly, including factors such as sleep, medicine, and activities that can impact your mood. 
  • Exercise daily. Exercise is nice to relieve tension. 
  • You may also practice calming techniques such as meditation and deep breathing exercises.
  • Get some normal sleep. Having enough sleep will help to stabilize your mood.
  • Eat a healthy diet. Certain foods may affect your mood more than others. Consider keeping a food log to track what you eat and how certain foods make you feel. Talk to your doctor or nutritionist about foods that may help stabilize your mood.
  • Stay optimistic. It will take time for your symptoms to improve after you start bipolar therapy, but you will feel relaxed knowing that you will get better and that the worst is most definitely behind you.
  • A healthy diet that includes lots of fruits and vegetables, lean meats, skinless poultry, nuts, fish, whole grains, plant-based oils, and low-fat dairy products will help keep a person in good health and avoid chances of nausea and vomiting.
  • One should avoid taking greasy or oily foods as this food triggers nausea and vomiting.
  • Eat cool foods instead of hot and spicy foods.
  • Include clear broths, non-fat yoghurt, fruit juice, sherbet, and sports drinks for fluid makeup which has got lost due to vomiting.

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Therapeutic Class

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FAQs

Lopetric 0.5mg Tablet DT contains ‘Haloperidol’, which is a typical antipsychotic drug. It works by blocking the action of dopamine, a chemical messenger in the brain that affects thoughts and mood.

You are not recommended to stop taking Lopetric 0.5mg Tablet DT without consulting your doctor. It may cause withdrawal symptoms such as palpitations (the sensation that heart skipped a beat or extra beat), anxiety, confusion, difficulty sleeping and tremors. Therefore, take Lopetric 0.5mg Tablet DT for as long as your doctor has prescribed it, and if you experience any difficulty while taking Lopetric 0.5mg Tablet DT, please consult your doctor so that the dose may be gradually reduced.

In some cases, long-term use of Lopetric 0.5mg Tablet DT may cause dyskinesia (a movement disorder). However, your doctor prescribes this medication if the benefits outweigh the risks.

Lopetric 0.5mg Tablet DT is not recommended in patients with dementia-related psychosis as it increases the risk of heart diseases like heart failure and infectious diseases like pneumonia. An alternate medicine should be considered based on the clinical condition.

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Special Advise

  • Geriatric patients with dementia-related psychosis treated with Lopetric 0.5mg Tablet DT are at an increased risk of death, and please consult your doctor before taking Lopetric 0.5mg Tablet DT.
  • Maintaining a healthy lifestyle and sticking to your treatment plan will help you do that.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Schizophrenia: Schizophrenia is a serious mental disorder in which people interpret reality abnormally. It may result in some combination of hallucinations, delusions, and extremely disordered thinking and behaviour that impairs daily functioning and can be disabling.

Tourette syndrome: Tourette syndrome is a disorder that involves repetitive movements or unwanted sounds (tics) that can't be easily controlled. For instance, you might repeatedly blink your eyes, shrug your shoulders or blurt out unusual sounds or offensive words.

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