Treatment of Depression

In Treatment of Depression Flupen-M Tablet is a combination medicine that helps in maintaining the balance of certain chemicals in the brain that affect mood and behavior. This improves your mood relieves anxiety tension helps you sleep better and increases your energy levels. Flupen-M Tablet prevents extreme changes in mood and helps you feel less agitated. You may experience fewer episodes of depression and low mood.\u003cbr>It can take several weeks for this medicine to work and you may still feel low during this time. It is likely that you will take this medicine for at least six months but possibly much longer. It needs to be taken regularly to work effectively. Do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.

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-M Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Flupen-M Tablet is a combination of two medicines used in the treatment of depression. It helps by increasing the level of chemical messengers in the brain that relaxes the brain and nerves thus treating your depression.Flupen-M Tablet may be taken with or without food. Take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. This medication mustn't be stopped suddenly without talking to your doctor as that may worsen your symptoms.Some common side effects of Flupen-M Tablet include dry mouth constipation urinary retention blurred vision increased heart rate muscle rigidity restlessness and tremor. 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.Before taking it inform your doctor if you are suffering from thyroid or kidney disease epilepsy Parkinson’s disease glaucoma or any heart disease. This medicine can also lead to weight gain eat a healthy balanced diet avoid snacking with high-calorie food and exercise regularly.

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-M Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

- Alcohol : UNSAFE <p> It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Flupen-M Tablet. | - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> Flupen-M 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 <p> Information regarding the use of Flupen-M Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor. | - Driving : UNSAFE <p> Flupen-M 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 <p> There is limited information available on the use of Flupen-M Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor. | - Liver : CAUTION <p> Flupen-M Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Flupen-M Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

If you miss a dose of Flupen-M Tablet take it as soon as possible. However if it is almost time for your next dose skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Habit Forming :: No|Therapeutic Class :: NEURO CNS

Treatment of Depression

Constipation | Urinary retention | Weight gain | Sleepiness | Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing) | Increased heart rate | Increased prolactin level in blood | Blurred vision | Dryness in mouth | Muscle stiffness | Tremors | Restlessness

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CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

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CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

CAUTION

Q. What is Flupen-M Tablet?::: Flupen-M Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Flupenthixol and Melitracen. This medicine is used to treat various forms of mood disorders. It works by balancing the amount of certain natural substances in the brain that are responsible for mood swings.| Q. Can Flupen-M Tablet be stopped when symptoms are relieved?::: No Flupen-M Tablet should be continued even if the patient feels well. Instead of stopping the dosage yourself consult your doctor who might gradually decrease the dosage.| Q. Can the Flupen-M Tablet cause sleepiness or drowsiness?::: Flupen-M Tablet may make you drowsy or may cause you to suddenly fall asleep during your daily activities. You might not feel drowsy or have any other warning signs before you suddenly fall asleep. Avoid driving a car operating machinery working at heights or participating in potentially dangerous activities at the beginning of your treatment until you know how the medication affects you. If you suddenly fall asleep while you are doing something such as watching television talking eating or riding a car or if you become very drowsy especially during the daytime call your doctor.