Flupentixol + Melitracen Tablets

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Therapeutic Indication

Depression
Anxiety disorders
Psychosomatic disorders
Mixed anxiety-depression states
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Flupentixol + Melitracen

Tablet

This combination medicine is used to treat depression and anxiety. Flupentixol, an antipsychotic, helps stabilize mood and reduce tension, while Melitracen, a tricyclic antidepressant, improves mood and alleviates anxiety symptoms.

Speciality Psychiatry | Internal Medicine
Tags Depression Care | Anxiety Relief | Mood Stabilizer
Strength
  • Flupentixol 0.5 mg
  • Melitracen 10 mg
Packing Size
  • 10 Tablets

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Mechanism

Flupentixol acts on dopamine receptors, reducing psychotic symptoms and stabilizing mood. Melitracen inhibits the reuptake of serotonin and norepinephrine, enhancing neurotransmitter activity to improve mood and reduce anxiety.

Pharmacokinetics

  • Distribution: Protein-bound
  • Metabolism: Hepatic metabolism
  • Elimination: Renal excretion
  • Half-life: Flupentixol ~35 hrs, Melitracen ~20 hrs

Side Effects

  • Drowsiness
  • Dry mouth
  • Dizziness
  • Constipation
  • Weight gain

Contraindication

  • Severe liver disease
  • Pregnancy and breastfeeding
  • Children under 18 years
  • Hypersensitivity to tricyclic antidepressants

Interaction

  • Other antidepressants (risk of serotonin syndrome)
  • Alcohol (enhanced sedation)
  • Antihypertensives (possible additive effect)
  • CNS depressants (increased drowsiness)

Warning and Precautions

  • Monitor mood and mental health regularly
  • Use with caution in elderly patients
  • Avoid alcohol during therapy
  • Do not stop abruptly; taper under medical supervision

Dosage

As directed by the Physician.