Penticin 0.5 mg+10 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 5.00 (5 x 10: ৳ 250.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 50.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Flupentixol melitracen |
| Company | Euro pharma ltd |
Indications
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Apathy
- Psychogenic depression
- Depressive neurosses
- Masked depression
- Psychosomatic affections accompanied by anxiety and apathy
- Menopausal depressions
- Dysphoria
- Depression in alcoholics and drug addicts
Pharmacology
- Combination of flupentixol and melitracen
- Antidepressant properties
- Anxiolytic properties
- Activating properties
- Maximal serum concentration reached in about 4 hours
- Biological half-life of flupentixol is about 35 hours
- Biological half-life of melitracen is about 19 hours
Dosage & Administration
- 2 tablets orally daily in the morning and noon for adults
- 1 tablet orally in the morning for elderly patients
- Maintenance dose of 1 tablet orally in the morning
- Additional treatment with a sedative in the acute phase for insomnia or severe restlessness
Interaction
- Enhanced response to alcohol, barbiturates, and other CNS depressants
- Simultaneous administration of MAO-inhibitors may cause hypertensive crises
- Reduction of antihypertensive effect of guanethidine and similar acting compounds by neuroleptics and thymoleptics
- Thymoleptics enhance the effects of adrenaline and noradrenaline
Contraindications
- Immediate recovery phase after myocardial infarction
- Defects in bundle-branch conduction
- Untreated narrow-angle glaucoma
- Acute alcohol, barbiturate and opiate intoxications
- Patients who have received an MAO-inhibitor within two weeks
- Not recommended for excitable or overactive patients
Side Effects
- Rare side effects in recommended doses
- Transient restlessness
- Insomnia
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Not recommended during pregnancy and lactation
Precautions & Warnings
- Gradual withdrawal of sedative tranquillizers if previously used by the patient
Overdose Effects
- Symptoms dominated by melitracen intoxications
- Extrapyramidal symptoms due to flupentixol may occur
- Treatment with gastric lavage and activated charcoal
- Measures aimed at supporting respiratory and cardiovascular systems
Therapeutic Class
- Combined anxiolytics & anti-depressant drugs
Storage Conditions
- Store at a temperature not exceeding 30°C
- Keep in a dry place
- Protect from light
- Keep out of reach of children
Common Questions about Penticin 0.5 mg Tablet
- Used to treat anxiety, depression, and related conditions
- Can cause dizziness and sleepiness, use caution when driving
- Avoid alcohol consumption
- Monitor blood sugar levels regularly
- Inform doctor about liver disease, thyroid disorder, severe heart disease, or urinary disorder
- Report sudden mood changes or suicidal thoughts
- Inform doctor before undergoing surgical procedure