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Fluanxol Depot 40 mg Injection
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Fluanxol Depot 40 mg Injection

Manufactured byLUNDBECK INDIA PVT LTD
ContainsFlupenthixol
Description
Fluanxol Depot 40 mg Injection is an antipsychotic medicine used for the treatment of schizophrenia, a condition characterized by symptoms such as delusions, hallucinations, reduced speaking, difficulty with concentration and memory, etc. This medicine may also be used to treat depression and other psychoses.
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Fluanxol Depot 40 mg Injection

  • Restlessness
  • Shaking and trembling of arms and feet
  • Changes in weight
  • Drowsiness or sleepiness
  • Decreased interest in sexual intercourse
  • Pain at the injection site

Uses of Fluanxol Depot 40 mg Injection

What is it prescribed for?

  • Schizophrenia
  • Depression
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The effect of this medicine is cumulative and it usually takes 1 to 3 days before symptom improvement can be seen.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The effect of this medicine lasts for an average duration of 2 to 4 weeks.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Consumption of alcohol is not recommended during treatment with this medicine due to the increased risk of serious adverse effects such as drowsiness, dizziness, difficulty with concentration and memory, impaired thinking and judgment, etc.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    No habit forming tendency has been reported.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine. Your doctor may prescribe a safer alternative based on your clinical condition.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine. Your doctor may advise you to discontinue breastfeeding or to discontinue the drug based on your clinical condition. Alternatively, your doctor may prescribe a safer alternative based on your clinical condition.

Allergy

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to flupenthixol, any other thioxanthenes, or any other inactive ingredients present along with the formulation.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine. Your doctor may prescribe a safer alternative based on your clinical condition.

Breast-feeding

This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine. Your doctor may advise you to discontinue breastfeeding or to discontinue the drug based on your clinical condition. Alternatively, your doctor may prescribe a safer alternative based on your clinical condition.
General warnings

Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS)

This medicine should be used with extreme caution due to the increased risk of neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Report any symptoms such as an increased heart rate, increased breathing rate, fever, changes in mood or behavior, etc. to the doctor immediately. Close monitoring of the clinical condition, appropriate patient/caregiver counseling, dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition of the patient.

Other coexisting diseases

This medicine may affect the treatment of many other diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, lung diseases, kidney diseases, liver diseases, etc. It is advised that you report to the doctor all your past medical history as well as your current medical conditions before beginning treatment with this medicine.

Driving or operating machinery

This medicine may cause symptoms such as weakness, drowsiness, sleepiness, dizziness, etc. in some patients. It is advised that you do not perform any activities such as driving a vehicle or operating heavy machinery if you experience any of these symptoms during or immediately after the treatment with this medicine.

Missed Dose

If you missed a scheduled appointment for a dose of this medicine, contact your doctor immediately for further instructions.

Overdose

Since this medicine is usually administered by a qualified healthcare professional in the clinical/hospital setting, the likelihood of an overdose is very low. However, emergency medical treatment will be initiated by your doctor if an overdose is suspected.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol

Description

N/A

Instructions

Consumption of alcohol is not recommended during treatment with this medicine due to the increased risk of serious adverse effects such as drowsiness, dizziness, difficulty with concentration and memory, impaired thinking and judgment, etc.
Interaction with Medicine

Levodopa

Phenobarbital

Metoclopramide

Disease interactions

Parkinson's disease

This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients suffering from Parkinson's disease due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Close monitoring of the patient's clinical condition, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary in some cases.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
This medicine is usually administered in the hospital/clinical setting by a qualified healthcare professional. Consult the doctor if you experience any undesirable side effects. Ensure that the treatment course is completed. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.
Miscelleneous

Usage does not depend on food timings

To be taken as instructed by doctor

May cause sleepiness

How it works
It blocks the actions of certain natural substances that are responsible for causing symptoms associated with schizophrenia and other psychoses.
Legal Status

Approved

Unknown

Approved

Unknown

Classification

Category

Antipsychotics

Schedule

Schedule H

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https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.995.pdf?filename=PIL.995.pdf

Flupentixol [Internet]. Pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. 2020 [cited 20 June 2020]. Available from:

https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Flupentixol

Flupentixol - DrugBank [Internet]. Drugbank.ca. 2020 [cited 20 June 2020]. Available from:

https://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB00875

[Internet]. Lundbeck.com. 2018 [cited 26 July 2018]. Available from:

https://www.lundbeck.com/upload/ca/en/files/pdf/pm/Fluanxol.pdf
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Information on this page was last updated on 1 Jul 2020

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