Benzit 0.5 mg+10 mg (Tablet)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Flupentixol melitracen |
| Company | Biopharma limited |
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
Consists of flupentixol-a neuroleptic with anxiolytic and antidepressant properties, and melitracen-a bipolar thymoleptic with activating properties in low doses. Rendering a preparation with antidepressant, anxiolytic and activating properties.
Dosage & Administration
- Adults: Usually 2 tablets orally daily in the morning and noon. 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. In cases of insomnia or severe restlessness, additional treatment with a sedative in the acute phase is recommended.
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 and similar acting compounds, and 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
- Transient restlessness
- Insomnia
Pregnancy & Lactation
Preferably not to be given during pregnancy and lactation.
Precautions & Warnings
If previously the patient has been treated with tranquillizers with sedative effect, these should be withdrawn gradually.
Overdose Effects
In cases of overdosage, symptoms of intoxications by melitracen, especially of anticholinergic nature, dominate. More rarely, extrapyramidal symptoms due to flupentixol occur. Symptomatic and supportive treatment is advised.
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 Benzit 0.5 mg Tablet
- What is Benzit 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 regularly
- Inform your doctor about certain health conditions
- Talk to your doctor if you notice sudden mood changes or develop suicidal thoughts
- Inform your doctor before any surgical procedure.