Flupen 0.5mg Tablet
Manufacturer
Lifecare Innovations Pvt Ltd
Salt Composition
Flupenthixol (0.5mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Flupen 0.5mg Tablet is used in the treatment of schizophrenia, depression, and bipolar disorder. It alters the thoughts and elevates the mood, improving the person's ability to think, feel, and behave.
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
Flupen 0.5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, preferably at the same time each day. Take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor and if you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember it. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. This medication mustn't be stopped suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may worsen your symptoms.
Directions for Use
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. Flupen 0.5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How it works
Flupen 0.5mg Tablet is a typical antipsychotic. It works by blocking the action of dopamine, a chemical messenger in the brain that affects thoughts and mood.
Quick Tips
Take it at bedtime to avoid feeling sleepy during the day. Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Flupen 0.5mg Tablet can cause dizziness and sleepiness. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can make drowsiness worse. Inform your doctor if you experience any abnormal movements, particularly of the face, lips, jaw, and tongue, while taking this medicine. It may increase your weight, blood sugar, and cholesterol. Eat healthy, exercise regularly, and monitor your blood levels regularly.
Frequently asked questions
What is Flupen 0.5mg Tablet deconate?
Flupen 0.5mg Tablet belongs to a class of medications called typical antipsychotics. It works by increasing the levels of certain chemicals (serotonin) in the brain, thereby influencing brain processes responsible for symptoms related to schizophrenia and other psychoses.
What is Flupen 0.5mg Tablet used for?
Flupen 0.5mg Tablet is prescribed for the treatment of schizophrenia and other psychoses, which are characterized by difficulties in distinguishing between reality and fantasy, difficulty thinking clearly, emotional instability, impaired social interactions, and functional impairment.
Why is Flupen 0.5mg Tablet banned?
Flupen 0.5mg Tablet in combination with melitracen is banned in India due to safety concerns regarding the potential for adverse reactions.
How does Flupen 0.5mg Tablet work?
Flupen 0.5mg Tablet belongs to a class of medications called typical antipsychotics. It works by modulating the levels of specific neurochemicals within brain pathways involved in the pathophysiology of schizophrenia and other psychoses.
