Pentixol 0.5 mg+10 mg (Tablet)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Flupentixol melitracen |
| Company | Techno drugs 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 and melitracen, rendering a preparation with antidepressant, anxiolytic, and activating properties. Maximal serum concentration reached in about 4 hours after oral administration.
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
- The immediate recovery phase after myocardial infarction
- Defects in bundle-branch conduction
- Untreated narrow-angle glaucoma
- Acute alcohol, barbiturate and opiate intoxications
- Patients who have received an MAO-inhibitor within two weeks
- Not recommended for excitable or overactive patients
Side Effects
In the recommended doses side effects are rare. These could be 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If previously the patient has been treated with tranquillizers with sedative effect these should be withdrawn gradually.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 the symptoms of intoxications by melitracen, especially of anticholinergic nature, dominate. More rarely extrapyramidal symptoms due to flupentixol occur.
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 Pentixol 0.5 mg Tablet
- Pentixol 0.5 mg Tablet consists of Flupentixol & Melitracen. This is used to treat in Anxiety, Depression, Apathym, Psychogenic depression, Depressive neurosses, Masked depression, Menopausal depressions.
- Helps treat anxiety and depression. Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Pentixol 0.5 mg Tablet can cause dizziness and sleepiness. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking Pentixol 0.5 mg Tablet because it can make drowsiness worse. Can cause changes in blood sugar levels. Monitor blood sugar regularly. Inform doctor of liver disease, thyroid disorder, severe heart disease, or a urinary disorder. Talk to doctor if sudden mood changes or develop suicidal thoughts. Inform doctor before undergoing any surgical procedure.