Flupenthixol (HCl and Decanoate)

Flupentixol (HCl and Decanoate) is a tranquillizer. Flupenthixol (HCl and Decanoate) is used in depressive and anxiety states associated with inertia and apathy.

Flupentixol (HCl and Decanoate) is primarily indicated in conditions like Depression, Depressive illness, Enhance permeation of SC or IM inj, Muscle spasm of varied etiology, Pain, Personality disorder, Post-operative nausea and vomiting, Psychosis, Relief of discomfort in mild UTIs, Schizophrenia.

Flupentixol (HCl and Decanoate) is contraindicated in conditions like Parkinsonism, Coma.

Flupentixol (HCl and Decanoate) produces potentially life-threatening effects which include Tachycardia, Cardiac arrhythmias, Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome, B.P instability. which are responsible for the discontinuation of Flupenthixol (HCl and Decanoate) therapy. The signs and symptoms that are produced after the acute overdosage of Flupenthixol (HCl and Decanoate) include Convulsions, Coma, Hyperthermia, Shock, Somnolence. The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Flupentixol (HCl and Decanoate) are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Dry mouth, Weight gain, Loss of libido, Tremor, Menstrual irregularity, Muscle rigidity, Transient insomnia, Erectile disturbance, Breast engorgement.

Flupentixol is not recommended in state of excitement or overactivity, including mania.

Drug should not be given to Pregnant Mothers, and Neonates. If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.

1 to 2 mg (1.5 (1.5)) 24 hourly PO — For depression Max dose 3 mg. 20 to 40 mg (30 (30)) As recommended. PO — For psychosis. Initialy 20 mg.

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No neonatal dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.

Flupenthixol (HCl and Decanoate) is known to interact with other drugs, the details of drug interactions is as follows:DrugDetailsSeverityOnsetManagementAlcoholGuanethidineLevodopaLevodopaMetoclopramide (HCl)ProchlorperazineVORICONAZOLEAdditive QTc prolongation may occur. Consider alternate therapy or monitor for QTc prolongation These interactions are sometimes beneficial and sometimes may pose threats to life. Always consult your physician for the change of dose regimen or an alternative drug of choice that may strictly be required.

Inj Store Below 25°C. Protect from Sunlight. Tab Store Below 40°C. Protect from Sunlight and Moisture.