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Penflu 20 mg Injection
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15 Days Easy
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(>8 Months)
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Treatment of Depression
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Benefits
In Treatment of Depression Penflu 20 mg Injection is a combination medicine that helps in maintaining the balance of certain chemicals in the brain that affect mood and behavior. This improves your mood, relieves anxiety, tension, helps you sleep better and increases your energy levels. Penflu 20 mg Injection prevents extreme changes in mood and helps you feel less agitated. You may experience fewer episodes of depression and low mood. It can take several weeks for this medicine to work and you may still feel low during this time. It is likely that you will take this medicine for at least six months but possibly much longer. It needs to be taken regularly to work effectively. Do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.
Side Effects
The majority of side effects typically do not necessitate medical intervention. and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Doctor consultation is advised if they persist or if you're worried about them.
How to use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How it works
Penflu 20 mg Injection 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 tricyclic antidepressant which increases the levels of chemical messengers in the brain that help in regulating the mood and treat depression.
Unsafe: Avoid consuming alcohol with Penflu 20 mg Injection as it is deemed unsafe.
Seek medical advice from your doctor: Penflu 20 mg Injection 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. Doctor consultation is advised.
Seek medical advice from your doctor: Information regarding the use of Penflu 20 mg Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Doctor consultation is advised.
Not Safe: Penflu 20 mg Injection may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Seek medical advice from your doctor: There is limited information available on the use of Penflu 20 mg Injection in patients with kidney disease. Doctor consultation is advised.
Caution Advised: Penflu 20 mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Penflu 20 mg Injection may be needed. Doctor consultation is advised.
Manufacturer Address
F-11, 2nd Main Road, Anna Nagar East, Chennai - 600 102.
References
Flupenthixol decanoate. St Albans, UK: Lundbeck Limited; 2010 (23 Apr. 2019)
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