Information about Flupenthixol
Generic Name : FlupenthixolUp-to-date prescription details regarding Flupenthixol are provided here.
Understand it's uses, recommended dosages, its indications, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, warnings and its and its storage instructions.You will also find a list of the medication's International and Indian brand or trade names, as well as its pricing information. For verification of the information presented on this page or for additional clarifications, it's advisable to consult your doctor.
Therapeutic Classification : Psychotherapeutics
Trade Names/Brand Names of Flupenthixol
India :
Spenzo (0.5mg) |
Fluanxol (3mg) |
Fluanxol (3mg) (Lundbeck) |
Spenzo Depot (40mg) |
Fluanxol Depot (40mg) |
Fluanxol (1mg) |
FOXOL-0.5 |
Pnxol (0.5mg) |
Fluanxol (0.5mg) (Lundbeck) |
Flupen (1mg) (East West)
International :
Adelax, Angenta, Anzet, Benzit, Deanxit, Deleta, Delewal, Dexit, Diconten, Dinxi, Dormir, Fluanxol, Fluxit, Inspra, Leanxit, Melixol, Meltix, Melxit, Mixit, Neoxit, Rad, Relux, Remood, Renxit, Fluanxol Depot, Fluanxol LP, Fluanxol, Fluanxol Depot, Flupendura, Flupentixol-neuraxpharm, Anfree, Deanxit, Fluanxol Low Dose, Fluanxol, Frenxit, Frexit, Lupentil, Sensit, Sentix, Tenaxit
Why is Flupenthixol Prescribed? (Indications)
This medication is an antipsychotic agent, prescribed for depression, and psychoses.When should Flupenthixol not be taken? (Contraindications)
Contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity, overactive patients, mania, blood disorder, coma, preexisting central nervous system depression, bone-marrow depression, and breastfeeding.What is the dosage of Flupenthixol?
Adult- PO- The recommended dose range is 1mg to 20mg/day.How should Flupenthixol be taken?
It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, with or without food.What are the warnings and precautions for Flupenthixol?
• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of epileptic disorder, heart, liver, lung, or kidney disease, elderly, increased eye pressure, urinary retention, breast cancer, tumor, prostate enlargement, breast cancer, parkinsonism, myasthenia gravis, during pregnancy.• Avoid exposure to direct sunlight.
What are the side effects of Flupenthixol?
Rigidity, tremors, restlessness, tardive dyskinesia, sleeplessness, dryness of mouth, weight gain, sexual dysfunction, spontaneous milk secretion, and menstrual disturbances.What are the other precautions for Flupenthixol?
Avoid excess dosage.What are the storage conditions for Flupenthixol?
Store the medication at room temperature.Schedule : H
Prescription drugs - Drugs to be sold only under the prescription of a Registered Medical Practitioner.
