Melanxit 0.5 mg+10 mg (Tablet)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Flupentixol melitracen |
| Company | Novatek pharmaceuticals ltd |
Indications
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Apathy
- Psychogenic depression
- Depressive neurosses
- Masked depression
- Psychosomatic affections accompanied by anxiety and apathy
- Menopausal depressions
- Dysphoria and depression in alcoholics and drug addicts
Pharmacology
Flupentixol - a neuroleptic with anxiolytic and antidepressant properties; Melitracen - a bipolar thymoleptic with activating properties
Dosage & Administration
- Adults: 2 tablets orally daily in the morning and noon; increased to 2 tablets in severe cases
- Elderly patients: 1 tablet in the morning
- Maintenance dose: 1 tablet orally in the morning; additional treatment with a sedative in the acute phase recommended for insomnia or severe restlessness
Interaction
May enhance the response to alcohol, barbiturates, and other CNS depressants. Simultaneous administration of MAO-inhibitors may cause hypertensive crises.
Contraindications
- Immediate recovery phase after myocardial infarction
- Defects in bundle-branch conduction
- Untreated narrow-angle glaucoma
- Acute alcohol, barbiturate, and opiate intoxications
- Not recommended for excitable or overactive patients
- Patients who have received an MAO-inhibitor within two weeks
Side Effects
Rare in recommended doses; transient restlessness and insomnia
Pregnancy & Lactation
Preferably not given during pregnancy and lactation
Precautions & Warnings
Tranquilizers with sedative effect should be withdrawn gradually if previously treated
Overdose Effects
Symptoms dominated by intoxications of anticholinergic nature and extrapyramidal symptoms
Therapeutic Class
Combined anxiolytics & anti-depressant drugs
Storage Conditions
Store at a temperature not exceeding 30°C in a dry place; protect from light; keep out of reach of children
Common Questions about Melanxit 0.5 mg Tablet
Consists of Flupentixol & Melitracen; used to treat anxiety, depression, apathy, psychogenic depression, depressive neurosses, masked depression, menopausal depressions
Quick Tips
- Helps treat anxiety and depression
- Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as it can cause dizziness and sleepiness
- Avoid drinking alcohol while taking it because it can make drowsiness worse
- Can cause changes in blood sugar levels; monitor blood sugar regularly
- Inform doctor about liver disease, thyroid disorder, severe heart disease, or urinary disorder
- Report sudden mood changes or develop suicidal thoughts
- Inform doctor before undergoing any surgical procedure