Flupentixol / Flupenthixol

Uses	Schizophrenia, Depression
Therapy	Anti-Psychotics
Side Effects	Drying of mouth, Headache, Vomiting, Nausea, Blurred vision, Dizziness.

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Molecule Description

Flupentixol / Flupenthixol belongs to a class of medications called antipsychotics. Under antipsychotic drugs, it is classified under thioxanthenes. It works by affecting chemicals in our central nervous system. Primarily it blocks the dopamine receptors in our nerve cells.

Uses

Schizophrenia
Depression

Contraindications

When should one not use Flupentixol / Flupenthixol

Central nervous system depression
Coma
Disorders of blood
Hypersensitivity to flupenthixol
Overactive patients
Narrow-angle glaucoma (optic nerve issue)
Seizure disorder history
Cardiac abnormalities

Side effects

Common side effects of this drug are:

Insomnia
Dizziness
Dryness of mouth
Nausea
Headache
Vomiting
Blurred vision
Weight changes

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

No, it is not recommended to use this medication during pregnancy as it may be harmful to the baby. It isn't prescribed until it's an emergency or life-threatening to the life of the mother. In that case, consult your doctor immediately and discuss with him for proper guidance.

Breast Feeding

No, it is not recommended to use this medication while breastfeeding until it's an emergency for the life of the mother. In that case, consult your doctor immediately and discuss the issue with him for proper guidance.

Driving

No, it is not recommended to drive after taking Flupentixol / Flupenthixol. This medication can cause symptoms like drowsiness which may affect the coordinating ability of an individual. Thus it's never advised to drive any vehicle or machine after taking Flupentixol / Flupenthixol.

Alcohol

No, it is not advised to do so. Alcohol may reduce the effectiveness of Flupentixol / Flupenthixol, and consuming it along with alcohol leads to loss of the coordinating ability of our mind and muscles to concentrate or focus on things. Thus it is advised to avoid alcohol while taking this medication.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

You are suffering from liver, heart or kidney problems.
You need adjustment of dose, get it checked from time to time.
You notice any abnormal movements of the jaw, face or tongue.
Your blood pressure falls below normal after taking Flupentixol / Flupenthixol.
Your sugar level drops below the threshold level after taking this medication.
You have a history of dyskinesia (impairment or abnormality of voluntary movements).

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

All antipsychotics have potent dopamine D2 receptor blocking actions. They have an excellent capacity to bind to D2 receptors in our nervous system. It acts on specific pathways of nerves and helps treat symptoms by correcting specific chemical imbalances in our central nervous system.

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

In case you are taking the following medications, do let your doctor know -
Stiripentol and Benzodiazepines may result in depressing the central nervous system.
Acemetacin may increase your blood pressure.
Acetylsalicylic acid may increase blood pressure.

Interactions with food items

No such adverse interactions are known with Flupentixol / Flupenthixol.

Dosage

Overdose

It can be very harmful if taken in doses more than recommended; however, consult your physician immediately in accidental overdosing.

Missed a Dose

In case you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible, but if in case it gets the time for the next dose, then it's better to ignore the missed dose and continue the cycle as it's by consuming the next dose in time.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

People with the pathology of liver disease should use this medication with certain precautions. Adjustment of dose may be needed from time to time under the supervision of a doctor. Consult your doctor for more information.

Yes, it can cause dizziness along with tiredness. Avoid performing any activity which requires focus and physical work. Consult your doctor for more information.

Flupentixol / Flupenthixol affects your glucose levels in the blood. Monitoring of blood glucose level while taking Flupentixol / Flupenthixol is necessary. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine for more information.

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