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Flupitol 0.5mg Tablet

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Flupitol 0.5mg Tablet – Flupenthixol (0.5mg) 0.5 mg by Human Biolife India Pvt Ltd
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Quick Facts

Chemical ClassThioxanthene derivative
Habit FormingNo
Therapeutic ClassNEURO CNS
Action ClassTypical Antipsychotics

About Flupitol 0.5mg Tablet

Flupitol 0.5mg Tablet is used in the treatment of schizophrenia. It may also be used to treat depression and bipolar disorder. It alters the thoughts and elevates the mood, improving the persons ability to think, feel and behave.Flupitol 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.Some common side effects of this medicine include dry mouth, abnormality of voluntary movements, urinary retention, constipation, and muscle rigidity. Initially, this medicine may cause a sudden drop in blood pressure when you change positions, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down. It may also cause dizziness and sleepiness, do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you.Inform your doctor if you experience any abnormal movements, particularly of the face, lips, jaw, and tongue while taking this medicine. Your doctor may advise for regular monitoring of blood sugar and cholesterol levels. Additionally, avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can make drowsiness worse. This medicine can also lead to weight gain, eat a healthy balanced diet, avoid snacking with high-calorie food, and exercise regularly.

How It Works

Flupitol 0.5mg Tablet is used in the treatment of schizophrenia. It may also be used to treat depression and bipolar disorder. It alters the thoughts and elevates the mood, improving the persons ability to think, feel and behave.Flupitol 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.Some common side effects of this medicine include dry mouth, abnormality of voluntary movements, urinary retention, constipation, and muscle rigidity. Initially, this medicine may cause a sudden drop in blood pressure when you change positions, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down. It may also cause dizziness and sleepiness, do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you.Inform your doctor if you experience any abnormal movements, particularly of the face, lips, jaw, and tongue while taking this medicine. Your doctor may advise for regular monitoring of blood sugar and cholesterol levels. Additionally, avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can make drowsiness worse. This medicine can also lead to weight gain, eat a healthy balanced diet, avoid snacking with high-calorie food, and exercise regularly.

How to 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. Flupitol 0.5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

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Composition of Flupitol 0.5mg Tablet

Uses of Flupitol 0.5mg Tablet

Schizophrenia
Depression
Bipolar disorder

Key Benefits of Flupitol 0.5mg Tablet

  • In Schizophrenia Schizophrenia is a mental disorder in which a persons thinking ability, feelings and behavior become abnormal. Flupitol 0.5mg Tablet helps restore the chemical imbalances in the brain that are responsible for such changes. It improves thoughts, behavior and enhances the quality of life.

Side Effects of Flupitol 0.5mg Tablet

  • Sleepiness
  • Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing)
  • Dryness in mouth
  • Abnormality of voluntary movements
  • Weight gain
  • Increased prolactin level in blood
  • Urinary retention
  • Constipation
  • Muscle stiffness
  • Tremors

This is not a complete list of side effects. Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.

Safety Advice for Flupitol 0.5mg Tablet

Alcohol
UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Flupitol 0.5mg Tablet.

Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Flupitol 0.5mg 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.

Breast Feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Flupitol 0.5mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving
UNSAFE

Flupitol 0.5mg Tablet 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 Flupitol 0.5mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.However, there have been reports of some side effects in patients with severe kidney disease.

Liver
CAUTION

Flupitol 0.5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Flupitol 0.5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Frequently Asked Questions

Flupitol 0.5mg Tablet belongs to a class of medication called as typical antipsychotic. It acts by increasing the amounts of chemical (serotonin), in the brain. Flupitol 0.5mg Tablet decanoate is a long-acting preparation of Flupitol 0.5mg Tablet for injection into the muscles, which may be given at a frequency ranging from once in a week to once in 4 weeks

Flupitol 0.5mg Tablet is used in the treatment of schizophrenia and other psychoses which are disorders where individuals are unable to distinguish between what is real and unreal, think clearly, manage emotions, relate to others, and function normally

Flupitol 0.5mg Tablet in combination with melitracen is banned in india due to safety concern

Flupitol 0.5mg Tablet belongs to a class of medication called as typical antipsychotic. It acts by normalizing the levels of certain chemicals in the brain in specific brain pathways that are responsible for causing symptoms of the disease.

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