Tensa 0.5 mg+10 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 3.50 (50's pack: ৳ 175.00)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Flupentixol melitracen |
| Company | Marker 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 two well known and well proven compounds: flupentixol and melitracen
Dosage & 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
- 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
Rare; could be transient restlessness and insomnia
Pregnancy & Lactation
Preferably not given during pregnancy and lactation
Precautions & Warnings
If previously treated with tranquillizers with sedative effect, should be withdrawn gradually
Overdose Effects
Symptomatic and supportive care; gastric lavage, activated charcoal, respiratory and cardiovascular support, diazepam for convulsions, biperiden for extrapyramidal symptoms
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 Tensa 0.5 mg Tablet
- What is Tensa 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
- Avoid drinking alcohol while taking Tensa 0.5 mg Tablet
- Can cause changes in blood sugar levels
- Inform your doctor if you have certain medical conditions
- Talk to your doctor if you notice sudden mood changes or develop suicidal thoughts
- Inform your doctor if you are taking Tensa 0.5 mg Tablet before undergoing any surgical procedure