Flupenxit 0.5 mg+10 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 4.00 (10 x 10: ৳ 400.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 40.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Flupentixol melitracen |
| Company | Pristine 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
- Neuroleptic with anxiolytic properties
- Antidepressant properties
- Bipolar thymoleptic with activating properties
- Maximal serum concentration reached in about 4 hours after oral administration
- Biological half-life of flupentixol is about 35 hours
- Biological half-life of melitracen is about 19 hours
- Antidepressant, anxiolytic and activating properties
Dosage & Administration
- Adults: Usually 2 tablets orally daily in the morning and noon
- Elderly Patients: 1 tablet in the morning
- Maintenance Dose: Usually 1 tablet orally in the morning
Interaction
- May enhance the response to alcohol, barbiturates and other CNS depressants
- Simultaneous administration of MAO-inhibitors may cause hypertensive crises
- Neuroleptics and thymoleptics reduce the antihypertensive effect of guanethidine
- 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
- Not recommended for patients who have received an MAO-inhibitor within two weeks
- Not recommended for excitable or overactive patients
Side Effects
- Rare in recommended doses
- Transient restlessness
- Insomnia
Pregnancy & Lactation
Preferably not given during pregnancy and lactation
Precautions & Warnings
Tranquillizers with sedative effect should be withdrawn gradually
Overdose Effects
Intoxications by melitracen dominate in cases of overdosage
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 Flupenxit 0.5 mg Tablet
- Used to treat anxiety, depression, apathy, psychogenic depression, depressive neurosses, masked depression, menopausal depressions
- Helps treat anxiety and depression
- Can cause dizziness and sleepiness
- Avoid drinking alcohol while taking
- Can cause changes in blood sugar levels
- Inform the doctor if having certain health conditions
- Inform the doctor before undergoing any surgical procedure