Indication
Psychosis in schizophrenia and episodes of mania in bipolar disorder. In small doses it is also used to treat depression.
Contra Indication
Hypersensitivity to any ingredients of the medicinal product, Phaeochromocytoma, Children under age of 15 years, Women of childbearing potential and during lactation.
Caution
Renal impairment, Parkinson's disease, CV disease, history of epilepsy, elderly. May affect performance of skilled tasks. withdraw gradually and closely monitored to avoid relapse. Elderly.
Side Effect
Insomnia, anxiety and agitation, constipation, nausea, vomiting abdominal pain, dry mouth, hyperprolactinaemia, extrapyramidal effects, increase salivation, hypotension.