Medipax 25mg Injection

Medipax 25mg Injection is a medicine used to treat schizophrenia, a mental condition characterized by hallucinations (you might see or hear things that are not there) or delusions (you might believe things that are not true). This medicine helps to reduce these symptoms and makes patients feel less confused.

Do you know statistics of schizophrenia in India?

According to a recent study, 0.41% of people in India currently have schizophrenia disorder, and 1.41% will experience it at some point in their lives. These rates are similar to global estimates for schizophrenia.

How Medipax 25mg Injection works?

In schizophrenia, increased dopamine activity in the brain leads to symptoms like hallucinations, delusions, and disorganized thinking. Medipax 25mg Injection contains fluphenazine as an active ingredient that blocks the action of dopamine, helps stabilize the brain, and treats the symptoms of schizophrenia.

How to take Medipax 25mg Injection?

• Medipax 25mg Injection is available as a solution to be injected underneath the skin. 
• It should be injected by a healthcare professional and not self-administered.
• This injection is usually given once every 2-5 weeks.
• Do not skip any doses before the completion of the course of treatment, even if you feel better.

What are the side effects of Medipax 25mg Injection?

Common Side Effects:

• Pain at the injection site
• Dizziness or lightheadedness
• Headache
• Nausea
• Sweating
• Constipation
• Dry mouth
• Loss of appetite
• Blurred vision

Serious Side Effects:

• Feelings of restlessness 
• Tremors
• Foot or ankle swelling
• Fainting
• Skin discoloration
• Seizures
• Yellowing of the skin or eyes
• Severe abdominal pain
• Easy bleeding or bruising

What are the precautions about Medipax 25mg Injection?

• Before taking this medication, consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
• Inform your doctor of all the other medicines you are taking and about the history of all the medical conditions you have had.
• Tell your doctor if you have a history of liver, kidney, heart disease, breast cancer, depression, or fits.
• Avoid activities that demand attention, as this drug might make you feel dizzy or drowsy.