FMR 0.5 mg+10 mg (Tablet)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Flupentixol melitracen |
| Company | Jenphar bangladesh 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
Consists of two compounds, flupentixol-a neuroleptic with anxiolytic and antidepressant properties and melitracen-a bipolar thymoleptic with activating properties in low doses.
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.
Contraindications
- The 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
In the recommended doses side effects are rare, could include transient restlessness and 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If previously the patient has been treated with tranquillizers with sedative effect these should be withdrawn gradually.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 recommended.
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
- What is FMR 0.5 mg Tablet?: FMR 0.5 mg Tablet consists of Flupentixol & Melitracen. This is used to treat Anxiety, Depression, Apathy, Psychogenic depression, Depressive neurosses, Masked depression, Menopausal depressions.
- Quick Tips:
- FMR 0.5 mg Tablet helps treat anxiety and depression.
- Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as FMR 0.5 mg Tablet can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
- Avoid drinking alcohol while taking FMR 0.5 mg Tablet because it can make drowsiness worse.
- FMR 0.5 mg Tablet can cause changes in blood sugar levels. Monitor blood sugar regularly.
- 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.
- Let your doctor know you are taking FMR 0.5 mg Tablet before undergoing any surgical procedure.