Adelax 0.5 mg+10 mg (Tablet)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Flupentixol melitracen |
| Company | Aci limited |
Indications
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Apathy
- Psychogenic depression
- Depressive neurosses
- Masked depression
- Menopausal depressions
- Dysphoria and depression in alcoholics and drug addicts
Pharmacology
Consists of flupentixol and melitracen, rendering a preparation with antidepressant, anxiolytic, and activating properties
Dosage & Administration
Usually 2 tablets orally daily in the morning and noon for adults
Elderly patients dosage
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
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 since its activating effect may lead to exaggeration of these characteristics
Side Effects
Rare side effects include transient restlessness and insomnia
Pregnancy & Lactation
Preferably not to be given during pregnancy and lactation
Precautions & Warnings
If previously treated with tranquillizers with sedative effect, these should be withdrawn gradually
Overdose Effects
Symptomatic and supportive treatment. Gastric lavage and activated charcoal may be administered
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 Adelax 0.5 mg Tablet
- Used to treat Anxiety, Depression, Apathy, Psychogenic depression, Depressive neurosses, Masked depression, Menopausal depressions
- Helps treat anxiety and depression
- Caution required while driving or doing anything that requires concentration
- Avoid drinking alcohol while taking the tablet
- Can cause changes in blood sugar levels
- Inform the doctor about liver disease, thyroid disorder, severe heart disease, or a urinary disorder
- Monitor for sudden mood changes or develop suicidal thoughts
- Inform the doctor before undergoing any surgical procedure