Neoxit 0.5 mg+10 mg (Tablet)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Flupentixol melitracen |
| Company | Novo healthcare and pharma 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 flupentixol, a neuroleptic with anxiolytic and antidepressant properties, and melitracen, a bipolar thymoleptic with activating properties
Dosage and 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
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
- Patients who have received an MAO-inhibitor within two weeks
Side effects
In the recommended doses side effects are rare, could be transient restlessness and insomnia
Pregnancy and lactation
Preferably not be given during pregnancy and lactation
Precautions and warnings
If previously treated with tranquillizers with sedative effect, these should be withdrawn gradually
Overdose effects
Symptomatic and supportive treatment in cases of overdosage, gastric lavage, and measures to support respiratory and cardiovascular systems should be instituted
Drug classes
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
Commonly asked questions
- What is Neoxit 0.5 mg Tablet? (Consists of Flupentixol & Melitracen. Used to treat Anxiety, Depression, Apathy, Psychogenic depression, Depressive neurosses, Masked depression, Menopausal depressions)
- Neoxit 0.5 mg Tablet 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 as it can enhance drowsiness
- It can cause changes in blood sugar levels, so monitor 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 before undergoing any surgical procedure