Sugil 10mg Injection

Sugil 10mg 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. Please consult your doctor in case these do not subside or bother you.

Before taking it, inform your doctor if you are suffering from thyroid or kidney problems, epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease, glaucoma, or any heart problems. You should not take this medicine if you are under the influence of alcohol or any sleep-inducing, cough, and/ or allergy medication. This medicine can also lead to weight gain, eat a healthy balanced diet, avoid snacking with high-calorie food, and exercise regularly.

Treatment of Schizophrenia

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

Sugil 10mg Injection is a typical antipsychotic. It works by blocking the action of dopamine, a chemical messenger in the brain that affects thoughts and mood.

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You have been prescribed Sugil 10mg Injection for the treatment of schizophrenia.

It may cause less weight gain as compared to other similar medicines.

Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Sugil 10mg Injection can cause dizziness and sleepiness.

To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.

Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can cause increased sedation.

Inform your doctor if you experience abnormal movements, particularly of the face, lips, jaw and tongue, while taking this medicine.

It may increase your blood sugar and cholesterol level. Eat healthy, exercise regularly and monitor your blood levels regularly.

Don’t stop taking Sugil 10mg Injection without talking  to your doctor first as it may cause worsening of symptoms.

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In Treatment of Schizophrenia

Schizophrenia is a mental disorder in which a person’s thinking ability, feelings, and behavior become abnormal. Sugil 10mg 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.

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

Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)

Tremor

Muscle stiffness

Constipation

Urinary retention

Increased prolactin level in blood

Weight gain

Abnormality of voluntary movements

Dryness in mouth

Sleepiness

Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing)

Alcohol:UNSAFE

Sugil 10mg Injection may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Sugil 10mg Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Sugil 10mg Injection is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving:UNSAFE

Sugil 10mg Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.Sugil 10mg Injection make u feel dizzy, drowsy or can cause blurred vision. This may affect your driving ability.

Kidney:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Sugil 10mg Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Sugil 10mg Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.However, the use of Sugil 10mg Injection is not considered safe in patients with liver disease as per the available data.

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