Spenzo Depot 40 Injection

Product Description

Spenzo Depot 40 Injection is used in the treatment of schizophrenia. It may also be used to treat depression and bipolar disorder. It alters the thoughts and elevates the mood, improving the person’s ability to think, feel and behave.

Spenzo Depot 40 Injection is given as an injection under the supervision of a healthcare professional and should not be self-administered. Take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor and if you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember it. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. This medication mustn't be stopped suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may worsen your symptoms.

Some common side effects of this injection include dry mouth, abnormality of voluntary movements, urinary retention, constipation, and muscle rigidity. Initially, this medicine may cause a sudden drop in blood pressure when you change positions, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down. It may also cause dizziness and sleepiness, do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. This medicine can lead to weight gain, have a healthy balanced diet, and exercise regularly. You may also notice some injection site reactions such as pain, redness, or swelling. However, these are temporary and usually resolve on their own in some time. Please consult your doctor in case these do not subside or bother you.

Inform your doctor if you experience any abnormal movements, particularly of the face, lips, jaw, and tongue while using this injection. Your doctor may advise for regular monitoring of blood sugar and cholesterol levels. Additionally, avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can make drowsiness worse. This medicine can also lead to weight gain, eat a healthy balanced diet, avoid snacking with high-calorie food, and exercise regularly.

Uses of Spenzo Injection

• Schizophrenia
• Depression
• Bipolar disorder

Benefits of Spenzo Injection

In Schizophrenia

Schizophrenia is a mental disorder in which a person’s thinking ability, feelings and behavior become abnormal. Spenzo Depot 40 Injection helps restore the chemical imbalances in the brain that are responsible for such changes. It improves thoughts, behavior and enhances the quality of life.

Side effects of Spenzo Injection

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Spenzo

• Sleepiness
• Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing)
• Dryness in mouth
• Abnormality of voluntary movements
• Weight gain
• Increased prolactin level in blood
• Urinary retention
• Constipation
• Muscle stiffness
• Tremors
• Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)

How to use Spenzo Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Spenzo Injection works

Spenzo Depot 40 Injection is a typical antipsychotic. It works by blocking the action of dopamine, a chemical messenger in the brain that affects thoughts and mood.