Fluanxol 0.5mg Tablet
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Dosage
TABLET
Expiry
Product Summary
| Salt Content | Flupentixol / Flupenthixol(0.5 Mg) |
| Uses | Schizophrenia, Depression |
| Therapy | Anti-psychotics |
| Side effects | Changes in weight, Vomiting, Dry mouth, Increased appetite, Abnormal movements. |
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Medical Description
Fluanxol Tablet is used to treat schizophrenia and depression with or without anxiety. This medicine contains flupentixol as its active ingredient in the neuroleptic group of medicines.
Fluanxol Tablet increases the levels of mood-elevating and thought regulating chemicals in the brain. It does so by blocking the binding sites of these chemicals. This results in elevation of mood and relief from the negative symptoms of schizophrenia and depression.
Side effects of Fluanxol Tablet include vomiting, muscle stiffness, dryness of mouth, vision problem and abnormal movements. Most of the side effects are more pronounced at the treatment's beginning. They subside on their own as the treatment is continued.
Fluanxol Tablet starts acting fast after the treatment is started. It has a low risk of being dependent on it. While stopping the medicine, it should be withdrawn gradually to avoid severe withdrawal effects such as vomiting, abnormal movements, low blood pressure, and dizziness.
Fluanxol is started as a single morning dose and slowly increases if required. Older adults are given half of the recommended dose and monitored for side effects.
Uses
- As per CDSCO, this medicine can be used in
- Psychotic disorders,
- Schizophrenia,
- Depression,
- Psychosomatic affections with anxiety
Contraindications
- If you’re allergic to any active or inactive ingredients in Fluanxol
- If you have severe depression
- If you have alcohol or opioids intoxication
- If your condition requires treatment with electroconvulsive therapy known as ECT
- If you are an older adult and have dementia-related disorders
Side effects
- Increase in appetite
- Weight gain
- Nervousness
- Inability to sleep
- Abnormal movements
- Vision problems
- Fast heartbeat
- Dry mouth
Precautions and Warnings
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
Talk to your doctor if
- You have liver, lung or heart disease.
- You have a thyroid disorder.
- You have had a stroke.
- You have taken other medicines to treat your condition.
- You have taken medicines to control allergy, cold, vomiting or muscle pain.
Directions for Use
- Fluanxol Tablet is taken by mouth with water.
- Swallow the medicine whole.
- It can be taken with or without food as food does not change its absorption.
- You should follow the doctor's instructions for the time and dosage of the medicine.
Storage and disposal
Fluanxol Tablets should be stored at room temperature 15 to 250 C. Keep the tablets in their packing in a cool place away from light and moisture. It should be safely kept in a place where children and pets cannot reach. The unused tablets should be disposed of so that another person does not accidentally consume them. Your pharmacy may help you in the safe disposal of the leftover medicine.
Dosage
Overdose
The symptoms of overdose of Fluanxol Tablet are excessive sleepiness, fast heartbeat, low blood pressure, abnormal movements, restlessness, abnormal heart functioning, convulsions, signs of shock like sweating and cold skin and loss of consciousness. In the case of an overdose, visit the nearest hospital.
Missed a Dose
Take the tablet if you have missed a dose near the actual time of that dose. If you remember the missed dose close to the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose. Take the consecutive dose as per the regular dose schedule. You shouldn't double the dose to make up for the missed dose.
Mode of Action
How Does It Work?
Fluanxol Tablet produces beneficial effects by changing the levels of certain brain chemicals responsible for mood and thoughts. It works on three different chemicals by blocking them at specific sites in the brain. This improves mood, thinking, and relief from symptoms of schizophrenia and depression such as social withdrawal and lack of communication.
Interactions
Interactions with other medicines
- Medicines used to prevent pain during surgery, such as anaesthetic medicines, may have enhanced effects with Fluanxol. This requires adjustment of the dose of anaesthetic medicines.
- Fluanxol increases the effect of the medicines used to treat blood clots, such as warfarin, heparin and apixaban. This may need a reduction in the dosage of these medicines.
- Medicines used to treat mania in bipolar disorder, such as lithium, may cause harm to the nerves when given along with Fluanxol.
- Medicines used to treat high blood pressure such as hydralazine, doxazosin and methyldopa may enhance blood pressure control when taken along with Fluanxol. Fluanxol reverses the blood pressure-lowering effect of other medicines such as clonidine and guanethidine. Regular monitoring of blood pressure and adjusting the dose of these medicines help avoid adverse reactions.
- Fluanxol increases the response of the medication used for treating seizures, such as carbamazepine, which can stabilise the dose.
- Medicines used to treat irregular heartbeats such as quinidine and amiodarone may produce exaggerated responses in heart conditions when given with Fluanxol.
- Medicines used to treat parkinsonism, such as levodopa, may cause more side effects such as abnormal movements and shakiness when given with Fluanxol.
- Medicines given to treat allergy, cold or vomiting may cause mouth dryness and abnormal movements when given with Fluanxol.
- Medicines used to treat infections like erythromycin and moxifloxacin may cause changes in the heart rhythm.
- Medicine used to treat diabetes may be less effective in controlling blood sugar levels when given with Fluanxol.
Interactions with food items
- You can take your usual food unless your doctor has given you instructions about the diet.
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Manufacturer Details
Brand:FLUANXOL
Vendor Details
Fulfillment Information: Fluanxol 0.5 MG Tablet (10) will be delivered by a licensed retail pharmacy nearest to your location. Order acceptance and fulfillment are dependent upon the verification of your doctor's valid prescription (where applicable) and the current stock of this medicine.
References:
- CDSCO [Internet]. Cdscoonline.gov.in. 2022 [cited 25 February 2022]. Available from:
- Fluanxol 0.5 mg film-coated tablets - Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2022 [cited 25 February 2022]. Available from
- Flupentixol [Internet]. Pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. 2022 [cited 25 February 2022]. Available from
- AJ G, JO C. Antidepressant effects of flupenthixol [Internet]. PubMed. 2022 [cited 25 February 2022]. Available from
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