Fluxit500mcg+10mg
Tablet
Opsonin Pharma Limited
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| Alcohol | UNSAFE It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Fluxit. |
| Pregnancy | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Fluxit may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing ... View More |
| Breastfeeding | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Information regarding the use of Fluxit during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor. |
| Driving | UNSAFE Fluxit may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. |
| Kidney | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR There is limited information available on the use of Fluxit in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor. |
| Liver | CAUTION Fluxit should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Fluxit may be needed. Please consult your doctor. |
Introduction
Fluxit is a combination of two medicines used in the treatment of depression. This medicine helps by increasing the level of chemical messengers in the ... View More
Uses of Fluxit
- Depression
Side effects of Fluxit
- Constipation
- Urinary retention
- Weight gain
- Sleepiness
- Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing)
- Increased heart rate
- Increased prolactin level in blood
- Blurred vision
- Dryness in mouth
- Muscle stiffness
- Tremor
- Restlessness
How to use Fluxit
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Fluxit may be taken with o... View More
How Fluxit works
Fluxit is a combination of two medicines: Flupenthixol and Melitracen. Flupenthixol is a typical antipsychotic. It works by blocking the action of dopam... View More
- Fluxit helps treat anxiety and depression.
- Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Fluxit can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
- Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine because it can make drowsiness worse.
- It can cause changes in your blood sugar levels. Monitor your blood sugar regularly.
- Inform your doctor if you have liver disease, thyroid disorder, severe heart disease, or a urinary disorder.
- Talk to your doctor if you notice sudden mood changes or develop suicidal thoughts.
- Let your doctor know you are taking Fluxit before undergoing any surgical procedure.
Indication
Depression, Anxiety, Apathy, Dysphoria
Adult Dose
Adults: Usually 2 tablets daily; morning and noon. In severe cases the morning dose may be increased to 2 tablets. Elderly: 1 tablet in the morning. M... View More
Contraindication
The immediate recovery phase after myocardial infarction, Defects in bundle-branch conduction, Untreated narrow angle glaucoma, Acute alcohol, barbitura... View More
Mode of Action
Flupentixol is a thioxanthene antipsychotic that inhibits dopamine-mediated effects by blocking postsynaptic dopamine receptors in the CNS. Melitracen ... View More
Precaution
If previously the patient has been treated with tranquilizers with sedative effect these should be withdrawn gradually.
Side Effect
In the recommended doses side effects are rare. These could be transient restlessness and insomnia.
Interaction
May potentiate the adverse effects of drugs with antimuscarinic effects e.g. TCAs. Reduced efficacy of levodopa. Increases adverse extrapyramidal sympto... View More
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