Franxit 0.5 mg/10 mg Tablet

Franxit tablet falls under a category of drugs known as thioxanthenes. It is a combination of Flupenthixol and Melitracen. This medication is used for treating mental disorders such as:

• Schizophrenia
• Major depressive disorders
• Anxiety
• Panic attacks
• Difficulty in sleeping.

It functions by interfering with the nerve pathways in the brain and rectifies the chemical imbalances that are responsible for the signs of schizophrenia. Before you start taking this medication you should notify your doctor if are allergic to any ingredient contained within it.

The dosage for this medication should be prescribed by the doctor based on your medical history and current condition. The usual starting dose in adults is 1 mg 3 times per day. This may later be increased to 3-6 mg.

• Depression

• Cardiovascular Disease

• Hypersensitivity

• Central Nervous System Depression

• Sleepiness

• Increased Heart Rate

• Weight Gain

• Difficulty Or Painful Urination

• Orthostatic Hypotension

• Dry Mouth

• Constipation

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Franxit tablet may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness with alcohol.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  This medicine should not be consumed during pregnancy unless necessary. Consulting a doctor is mandatory to discuss the benefits and risks before taking the medicine.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  Caution is advised when driving or operating machinery.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

• Does this affect liver function?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Franxit 0.5 mg/10 mg Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Denxol 0.5 Mg/10 Mg Tablet

  La Pharmaceuticals

• Flupetra 0.5mg/10mg Tablet

  Anax Lifescience

• O Anxit 0.5 mg/10 mg Tablet

  Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

• Moody 0.5 Mg/10 Mg Tablet

  Cure Quick Pharmaceuticals

• Flumel 0.5 Mg/10 Mg Tablet

  Parasol Laboratories

• Halicon 0.5 mg/10 mg Tablet

  Unimarck Healthcare Ltd

• Fluford M Tablet

  Oxford Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

• Equlok 0.5 mg/10 mg Tablet

  Kanad Labs

• Ornarest 0.5Mg/10Mg Tablet

  Ravenbhel Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

• Placida 0.5 Mg/10 Mg Tablet

  Mankind Pharma Ltd

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  If you miss a dose, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  In case of overdose, consult your doctor.

Franxit tablet is an antipsychotic drug that is used as a long-acting injection for schizophrenia and also as an antidepressant. It belongs to a class of thioxanthene drug which works by blocking the dopamine D1 and D2 receptors thereby increasing serotonin and noradrenaline. It is also believed to act by preventing the re-uptake of neurotransmitters namely norepinephrine and serotonin. These chemicals are imbalanced in people with depression

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Alcohol

  If franxit 0 5 mg 10 mg tablet interacted with alcohol then it can cause rise in risk and side-effects or can hinder the working of the drug.

• Ques : What is Franxit 0.5 mg/10 mg Tablet?

  Ans : Franxit is a medication which has Flupenthixol and Melitracen as active elements present. It performs its action by antagonizing the activity of dopamine and serotonin in the brain, obstructing neuronal reuptake of noradrenaline and serotonin in the brain.

• Ques : What are the uses of Franxit 0.5 mg/10 mg Tablet?

  Ans : This medication is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions such as depression, maintenance therapy for chronic schizophrenia in patients without excitement, agitation, or hyperactivity, Emotional disorders, etc.

• Ques : What are the Side Effects of Franxit 0.5 mg/10 mg Tablet?

  Ans : This medication has some commonly reported side effects such as flushing, restlessness, extrapyramidal symptoms, dry mouth, blurred vision, constipation, excessive, salivation, excessive perspiration, etc.

• Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal Franxit 0.5 mg/10 mg Tablet?

  Ans : Store Franxit in a cool dry place and keep it in the original pack or container until it is time to take them. Store this medication out of sight and reach of children. Unused medicines should be disposed of in special ways to ensure that pets, children and other people cannot consume them.

• Ques : How long do I need to use Franxit 0.5 mg/10 mg Tablet before I see improvement of my conditions?

  Ans : Franxit is a medicine which takes 1 or 2 days before you see an improvement in your health conditions. It would be ideal if you note, it doesn't mean you will begin to notice such health improvement in a similar time span as different patients.

• Ques : What are the contraindications to Franxit 0.5 mg/10 mg Tablet?

  Ans : Contraindication to Franxit. In addition, This medication should not be used if you have the following conditions such as Bone marrow depression, Cardiac disease, Cardiovascular disease, Coma, Concomitant use with large dose of hypnotics, Geriatric patients with confusion or agitation, Hypersensitivity to this drug, etc.

• Ques : Is Franxit 0.5 mg/10 mg Tablet safe to use when pregnant?

  Ans : This medication is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk but there is no data available regarding the effect of franxit during pregnancy.

• Ques : Will Franxit 0.5 mg/10 mg Tablet be more effective if taken in more than the recommended dose?

  Ans : No, taking higher than the recommended dose of franxit can lead to increased chances of side effects such as Flushing, Restlessness, Extrapyramidal symptoms, Dry mouth, Blurred vision, etc.

• Flupentixol- Drug Information Portal [Internet]. druginfo.nlm.nih.gov. 2019 [Cited 23 May 2019]. Available from:

  https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/rn/2709-56-0

• Flupentixol- DrugBank [Internet]. Drugbank.ca. 2019 [Cited 23 May 2019]. Available from:

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

• Melitracen- Drug Information Portal [Internet]. druginfo.nlm.nih.gov. 2019 [Cited 23 May 2019]. Available from:

  https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/melitracen

• Melitracen- DrugBank [Internet]. Drugbank.ca. 2019 [Cited 23 May 2019]. Available from:

  https://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB13384