Fentix-0.5

Fentix-0.5 (Flupentixol) is a thioxanthene type of antipsychotic. It is used to treat schizophrenia and other mental diseases that affect a person’s emotions, thoughts, or behavior. The individual with schizophrenia is characterized by unusual suspicion or perplexity, believes in fictitious information, or perceives, hears, or sees things that do not exist.

Fentix-0.5 is used to enhance mood, behavior, and thought processes by blocking the action of chemical messengers like dopamine in the brain. Flupentixol alleviates symptoms of the disease and prevents them from recurring.

Uses of Fentix-0.5 (Flupentixol)

Used to treat Depression and Schizophrenia

How to use Fentix-0.5 (Flupentixol)

Fentix-0.5 (Flupentixol) must be taken as instructed by a doctor or along with meals. To ensure safety, take this drug exactly as your doctor prescribes. Do not chew, crush, or break it.

Benefits of Fentix-0.5 (Flupentixol)

• Used to treat Schizophrenia
• For mental disorder
• Helps in healing your feelings, thinking, or behaviour.
• It works by balancing the chemicals in the brain to help your mood.
• It improves poor concentration, low mood, and poor sleep

Side Effects

• Sleepiness
• Dryness in the mouth
• Orthostatic
• Weight gain
• Muscle stiffness
• Constipation
• Tremor

Storage

Keep in room temperature

Interactions

Interaction with Drugs

• Sotalol
• Lithium
• Cisapride
• Amidodarone
• Erythromycin
• Moxifloxacin
• Thioridazine

Interaction with Food and Beverages

Avoid alcohol

Interaction with Disease

No interaction

Important Points:

• It is not advised for expectant mothers because it could harm the fetus. If you are pregnant or intend to become pregnant, please see a doctor.
• Avoid Breastfeeding
• Not safe for children

Habit Forming

No

Lifestyle

• Maintain a healthy lifestyle and exercise regularly
• Maintain a healthy body weight
• Enhance sleep habits
• Avoid alcohol and smoking
• Monitor blood sugar levels

FAQs about Fentix-0.5 (Flupentixol)

1. What is the use of Fentix-0.5 (Flupentixol)?

Fentix-0.5 (Flupentixol) is used to treat schizophrenia and other mental illnesses that impact one’s emotions, thoughts, and behavior.

2. For Diabetic patients, is Fentix-0.5 (Flupentixol) safe?

Fentix-0.5 (Flupentixol) can affect the blood glucose levels, so make sure to consult your healthcare provider.

3. Can you stop Fentix-0.5 (Flupentixol) suddenly?

You should consult your healthcare provider before stopping this medication.

4. Is Fentix-0.5 (Flupentixol) a sleeping pill?

It causes drowsiness and sleepiness, so it is recommended that you avoid driving while taking this medication.

5. Can I take Fentix-0.5 (Flupentixol) at night?

You should take this medication as advised by your doctor, as it causes drowsiness, so it should not be taken in the evening.