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Brand: Clopixol, Acuphase, Cisordinol
Zuclopenthixol is a typical antipsychotic medication primarily used to treat schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders. It belongs to the thioxanthene class of antipsychotics and is thought to exert its effects by blocking dopamine D1 and D2 receptors in the brain. It is available in both oral and depot injection formulations.
For the treatment of schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders.
Outcome:
Increased sedation and impaired coordination.
Mechanism:
Additive CNS depressant effects.
Outcome:
Increased anticholinergic effects.
Mechanism:
Additive anticholinergic effects.
Outcome:
May reduce the effectiveness of zuclopenthixol.
Mechanism:
Caffeine's stimulant effects may counteract the sedative effects of zuclopenthixol.
Most likely new formulation: Long-acting injectable with improved tolerability (Year: 2026, 70% confidence)
Based on current usage trends and clinical trial data, there is a low (5%) likelihood of any major regulatory changes in the next 2 years.
Antipsychotic, Thioxanthene
Thioxanthene