Flutracen 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.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Flutracen during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
UNSAFE
Flutracen may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Flutracen in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
CAUTION
Flutracen should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Flutracen may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Medicine Overview of Flutracen 500mcg+10mg Tablet
Introduction
Flutracen is a combination of two medicines used in the treatment of depression. This medicine helps by increasing the level of chemical messengers in the brain that have a calming effect on the brain and relax the nerves, thus treating your depressi...
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Uses of Flutracen
Depression
Side effects of Flutracen
Common
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
Tremor
Restlessness
How to use Flutracen
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. Flutracen may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Flutracen works
Flutracen is a combination of two medicines: Flupenthixol and Melitracen. Flupenthixol is a typical antipsychotic. It works by blocking the action of dopamine, a chemical messenger in the brain that affects thoughts and mood. Melitracen is a tricycli...
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Quick Tips
Flutracen helps treat anxiety and depression.
Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Flutracen can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine because it can make drowsiness worse.
It can cause changes in your blood sugar levels. Monitor your blood sugar regularly.
Inform your doctor if you have liver disease, thyroid disorder, severe heart disease, or a urinary disorder.
Talk to your doctor if you notice sudden mood changes or develop suicidal thoughts.
Let your doctor know you are taking Flutracen before undergoing any surgical procedure.
Brief Description
Indication
Depression, Anxiety, Apathy, Dysphoria
Adult Dose
Adults: Usually 2 tablets daily; morning and noon. In severe cases the morning dose may be increased to 2 tablets.
Elderly: 1 tablet in the morning.
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Contraindication
The immediate recovery phase after myocardial infarction, Defects in bundle-branch conduction, Untreated narrow angle glaucoma, Acute alcohol, barbitu...
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Mode of Action
Flupentixol is a thioxanthene antipsychotic that inhibits dopamine-mediated effects by blocking postsynaptic dopamine receptors in the CNS.
Melitrace...
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Precaution
If previously the patient has been treated with tranquilizers with sedative effect these should be withdrawn gradually.
Side Effect
In the recommended doses side effects are rare. These could be transient restlessness and insomnia.
Interaction
May potentiate the adverse effects of drugs with antimuscarinic effects e.g. TCAs. Reduced efficacy of levodopa. Increases adverse extrapyramidal symp...
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