Placida 0.5 Mg/10 Mg Tablet

Placida Tablet is prescribed to patients who are suffering from mental disorders such as depression, maintenance therapy for chronic schizophrenia in patients without excitement, agitation, or hyperactivity, depression with or without anxiety and other conditions.

It can be classified under the group of drugs called thioxanthenes in combination with psychoactive agent. It is composed of Flupenthixol and Melitracen. This tablet may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. The primary working principle for the medicine relies on interfering with the nerve pathways in the brain.

After entering the blood of the patient, the drug actively rectifies the chemical imbalances that are responsible for the signs of schizophrenia, and hence suppresses the most common symptoms associated with the disorder.

Before you start taking this medication you should notify your doctor if:

• You are allergic to any ingredient contained within it.
• You are allergic to any food or medicine or substance.
• You have breathing/liver/kidney/thyroid/heart problems.
• You have epilepsy/diabetes/Parkinson’s disease/glaucoma.
• You are taking any medications.
• You are pregnant or breastfeeding women.

Placida Tablet also antagonizes the activity of dopamine and serotonin in the brain; blocking neuronal reuptake of noradrenaline and serotonin in the brain, resulting in an effective approach towards treating patients with mental disorders and undergoing an emotional imbalance.

• Depression

• Schizophrenia

• Hypersensitivity

• Tremor

• Weight Gain

• Constipation

• Dry Mouth

• Excessive Salivation

• Sleepiness

• Orthostatic Hypotension

• Muscle Rigidity

• Tremor

• Restlessness

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  No, Alcohol consumption is not adequate, while taking this medication .

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  This medication is not recommended for pregnant women unless necessary.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  This medication is not recommended in breastfeeding women. Short-term application of this medicine may not cause any harm to the baby. The benefits and risks should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  Caution is advised when driving or operating machinery.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  Placida Tablet is not recommended for use in patients suffering from kidney disease or kidney function impairment due to the increased risk of sever adverse effects. This risk is higher especially with prolonged use. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition.

• Does this affect liver function?

  This medication should be used with extreme caution in patients suffering from liver function impairment or active liver disease due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of liver function is necessary while receiving this medicine.

• How long is the duration of effect?

  The duration of the effect of this drug has not been clinically established.

• What is the onset of action?

  The onset of this drug has not been clinically established.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Placida 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

• Fluthixole 0.5 Mg/10 Mg Tablet

  Orchid Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  Take the missed dose as soon as possible.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Consult a doctor in case of overdose.

This is an antipsychotic medicine that is used as long-acting drug 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.

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

  No interactions with alcohol have been noticed but do consult a doctor if alcohol is being consumed.

• Interaction with Medicine

  Placida Tablet may interact with the following drugs and products: Anti-diabetic medications, Aspirin, Carbenoxolone. Cephalosporins. Cholestyramine. Cisplatin. Corticosteroids, Digoxin, Indomethacin, Lithium and Probenecid.

• Interaction with Disease

  It has negative interactions with kidney and liver disease.

• Ques : what is Placida 0.5 Mg/10 Mg Tablet?

  Ans : Placida Tablet belongs to the class of drugs known as thioxanthenes. This is used to treat mental disorders being schizophrenia. It works by interrupting the nerve pathways in the brain and improves the chemical imbalances responsible for symptoms of schizophrenia.

• Ques : what is Placida 0.5 Mg/10 Mg Tablet used for?

  Ans : It can be used for the treatment of diseases and symptoms of Depression, Depression with or without anxiety, agitation, and hyperactivity. It is also used for maintaining therapy for patients of schizophrenia without excitement and agitation.

• Ques : what are the side effects of Placida 0.5 Mg/10 Mg Tablet?

  Ans : Common side effects of the medicine includes Weight Gain, Constipation, Dry Mouth, Excessive Salivation, etc.

• Ques : Can medicine be stopped when symptoms are relieved?

  Ans : Placida Tablet is used to treat schizophrenia and thus the body or the brain can get used to the intake of this medicine. Some medicines need to be decreased gradually rather than stopped immediately after relief. For changing your dose or completely stopping the use of this medicine, you should first consult your doctor. A sudden stoppage of such medicine might result in some rebound effects so it is advised to consult a doctor before doing so.

• Ques : Can the medicine cause sleepiness or drowsiness?

  Ans : Yes, Placida Tablet can cause sleepiness or drowsiness. It may also cause dizziness.

• Ques : How long do I need to use medicine before I see improvement of my conditions?

  Ans : Usually, It takes 4-6 hours to show effects and improvement in the conditions. It also depends on the patient’s health.

• Ques : Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when using this product?

  Ans : Placida Tablet is a medication that can cause dizziness, therefore it is advised not to drive or operate heavy machinery.

• Ques : Can medicine be used for depression and maintenance therapy for chronic schizophrenia in patients without excitement, agitation, or hyperactivity?

  Ans : Yes, Placida Tablet can be used for depression and maintenance therapy for chronic schizophrenia in patients without excitement, agitation or hyperactivity.

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

• Melitracen- DrugBank [Internet]. Drugbank.ca. 2018 [Cited 24 April 2019]. Available from:

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

• Melitracen- Drug Information Portal [Internet]. druginfo.nlm.nih.gov. 2019 [Cited 24 April 2019]. Available from:

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