Flupenthixol Pharmacology
Flupenthixol
Flupenthixol is an alpha adrenergic receptor blocker and depresses many hypophyseal and hypothalamic hormones. It also blocks Prolactin inhibitory factor (PIF) and results in hyperprolactinemia.
2.Depression
2.Extrapyramidal reactions
3.Rigidity
4.Tremor
5.Insomnia
6.Restlessness
7.Dry mouth
8.Weight gain
9.Sexual dysfunction
10.Nausea
11.Epigastric distress
12.Galactorrhea
2.Hepatic impairment
3.Cardiovascular disease
4 Respiratory disorder
5.Epilepsy
6.Bone marrow suppression
7.Prolactin dependent cancer
8.Caution while driving vehicle or operating machines or involve in any hazardous activities
9.Alcoholics
NEONATES: Contraindicated
2.Depression with or without anxiety.
Depression: 0.5 mg 2 times a day if needed dose can be increased to 2 mg / day after 1 week.
Maximum dose: 3 mg / day
Psychoses: 3 mg 2 times daily dose can be gradually increase to 18 mg / day if needed.
DEPOT INJECTION:
Test dose: 20 mg after 1 week 20 - 40mg and repeat it every 2 - 4 week. Adjust according to response.
Maximum dose: 400 mg /week
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