Femanol 0.5 mg+10 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 4.00 (50's pack: ৳ 200.00)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Flupentixol melitracen |
| Company | Kemiko 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
- Antidepressant, anxiolytic, and activating properties
- Maximal serum concentration reached in about 4 hours after oral administration
Dosage & Administration
- Usually 2 tablets orally daily in the morning and noon for adults
- 1 tablet in the morning for elderly patients
- Maintenance dose usually 1 tablet orally in the morning
- Additional treatment with a sedative in the acute phase recommended for insomnia or severe restlessness
Interaction
- Enhances response to alcohol, barbiturates, and other CNS depressants
- May cause hypertensive crises with simultaneous administration of MAO-inhibitors
- Reduces antihypertensive effect of guanethidine and similar acting compounds
- Enhances 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
- Not to be given to patients who have received an MAO-inhibitor within two weeks
Side Effects
- Rare in recommended doses
- Transient restlessness
- Insomnia
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Not recommended during pregnancy and lactation
Precautions & Warnings
- Tranquillizers with sedative effect should be withdrawn gradually if the patient has been treated previously
Overdose Effects
- Symptomatic and supportive treatment
- Gastric lavage and activated charcoal administration
- Measures aimed at supporting the respiratory and cardiovascular systems
- Treatment for symptoms of intoxication by melitracen and extrapyramidal symptoms due to flupentixol
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 Femanol 0.5 mg Tablet
- Used to treat Anxiety, Depression, Apathym, Psychogenic depression, Depressive neurosses, Masked depression, Menopausal depressions
- Helps treat anxiety and depression
- Can cause dizziness and sleepiness
- Can make drowsiness worse when consuming alcohol
- Can cause changes in blood sugar levels
- Inform your doctor if you have liver disease, thyroid disorder, severe heart disease, or a urinary disorder
- Talk to your doctor if you notice sudden mood changes or develop suicidal thoughts
- Inform your doctor before undergoing any surgical procedure