Flumetra 0.5 mg+10 mg (Tablet)
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Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Flupentixol melitracen |
| Company | Virgo pharmaceuticals ltd |
Indications
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Apathy
- Psychogenic depression
- Depressive neurosses
- Masked depression
- Menopausal depressions
- Dysphoria and depression in alcoholics and drug addicts
Pharmacology
- Neuroleptic with anxiolytic and antidepressant properties
- Bipolar thymoleptic with activating properties
- Preparation with antidepressant, anxiolytic, and 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
- Usually 2 tablets orally daily in the morning and noon for adults
- In severe cases, the morning dose may be increased to 2 tablets
- Elderly patients: 1 tablet in the morning
- Maintenance dose: Usually 1 tablet orally in the morning
- Additional treatment with a sedative in the acute phase is recommended for insomnia or severe restlessness
Interaction
- Enhances the response to alcohol, barbiturates, and other CNS depressants
- Simultaneous administration of MAO-inhibitors may cause hypertensive crises
- Reduces the antihypertensive effect of guanethidine and similar acting compounds
- Enhances 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
- Not recommended for excitable or overactive patients
- Patients who have received an MAO-inhibitor within two weeks
Side Effects
- Rare at recommended doses
- Transient restlessness
- Insomnia
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Should preferably not be given during pregnancy and lactation
Precautions & Warnings
- Tranquillizers with sedative effect should be withdrawn gradually if the patient has been treated previously
Overdose Effects
- Symptoms of intoxications by melitracen dominate in overdosage
- More rarely extrapyramidal symptoms due to flupentixol occur
- Symptomatic and Supportive
- Gastric lavage should be carried out as soon as possible
- Activated charcoal may be administered
- Measures aimed at supporting the respiratory and cardiovascular systems should be instituted
- Convulsions may be treated with diazepam
- Extrapyramidal symptoms may be treated with biperiden
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 Flumetra 0.5 mg Tablet
- Consists of Flupentixol & Melitracen
- Used to treat anxiety, depression, apathy, psychogenic depression, depressive neurosses, masked depression, menopausal depressions
- Helps treat anxiety and depression
- Can cause dizziness and sleepiness
- Can cause changes in blood sugar levels
- Inform doctor about liver disease, thyroid disorder, severe heart disease, or a urinary disorder
- Monitor blood sugar regularly
- Discuss sudden mood changes or suicidal thoughts with doctor
- Inform doctor before undergoing a surgical procedure