Clopixol Depot Injection 200 mg / 1 ml contains zuclopenthixol decanoate, a long-acting typical antipsychotic. It is manufactured by H. Lundbeck A/S, Denmark. Medicines.org.uk+2NPS Australia+2
This depot formulation is used for maintenance treatment of schizophrenia and other chronic psychotic disorders, particularly when adherence to oral therapy is problematic. Medex+2lundbeck.com+2
The injection is given intramuscularly by a healthcare professional. Medex

Side Effects:

  • Common side effects: drowsiness, dizziness, dry mouth, blurred vision, tremor, muscle stiffness, and weight change. healthwire.pk+1

  • Cardiovascular risks: QT prolongation, ventricular arrhythmias, including Torsade de Pointes. lundbeck.com

  • Withdrawal symptoms (on abrupt discontinuation): nausea, vomiting, sweating, myalgia, restlessness, tremor, paraesthesia, and anxiety. lundbeck.com

  • More serious neurological effects: extrapyramidal symptoms, neuroleptic malignant syndrome in rare cases.