Flupen Plus Tablet
Manufacturer
Tas Med India Pvt Ltd
Salt Composition
Flupenthixol
Key Information
Short Description
Flupen Plus 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 Plus 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 Plus Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Safety Information
Side Effects
No common side effects listed.
Alcohol Warning
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Flupen Plus Tablet.
Breastfeeding Warning
Flupen Plus Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Pregnancy Warning
Flupen Plus Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Interacting Medicines
Clotrimazole Fluconazole Itraconazole Ketoconazole
How it works
Flupen Plus 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 Plus 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 Plus Tablet deconate?
Flupen Plus Tablet belongs to a class of medication called typical antipsychotics. It acts by increasing the levels of chemical (serotonin) in the brain. Flupen Plus Tablet decanoate is a long-acting preparation of Flupen Plus Tablet for injection into muscles, which may be given at a frequency ranging from once a week to once every 4 weeks.
What is Flupen Plus Tablet used for?
Flupen Plus Tablet is used in the treatment of schizophrenia and other psychoses, which are disorders where individuals have difficulty distinguishing between real and unreal experiences, thinking clearly, managing emotions, relating to others, and functioning normally.
Why is Flupen Plus Tablet banned?
Flupen Plus Tablet in combination with metformin is banned in India due to safety concerns.
How does Flupen Plus Tablet work?
Flupen Plus Tablet belongs to a class of medication called typical antipsychotics. It acts by normalizing the levels of certain chemicals in specific brain pathways that are responsible for causing symptoms of the disease.
