Alixol 0.5mg Tablet

Let us guide you through the essential information about Alixol 0.5mg Tablet. This page details its approved uses, provides clear instructions on how to use it, outlines potential side effects you should be aware of, and highlights important warnings and precautions. Remember, the information here is a supplement to, not a replacement for, professional medical advice regarding Alixol 0.5mg Tablet.

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MRP: ₹ 48
Packing: 10.0 tablets in 1 strip
Salt Combination: Flupenthixol (0.5mg)
Brand: Alienist Pharmaceutical Private Limited
Uses: Schizophrenia,Depression,Bipolar disorder

Description

Alixol 0.5mg Tablet is used in the treatment of schizophrenia
It may also be used to treat depression and bipolar disorder
It alters the thoughts and elevates the mood, improving the person’s ability to think, feel and behave
Alixol 0.5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, preferably at the same time each day
Take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body
Take Alixol 0.5mg Tablet in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor and if you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember it
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better
This medication mustn't be stopped suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may worsen your symptoms.
Some common side effects of this medicine include dry mouth, abnormality of voluntary movements, urinary retention, constipation, and muscle rigidity
Initially, this medicine may cause a sudden drop in blood pressure when you change positions, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down
It may also cause dizziness and sleepiness, do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you.
Inform your doctor if you experience any abnormal movements, particularly of the face, lips, jaw, and tongue while taking this medicine
Your doctor may advise for regular monitoring of blood sugar and cholesterol levels
Additionally, avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can make drowsiness worse
This medicine can also lead to weight gain, eat a healthy balanced diet, avoid snacking with high-calorie food, and exercise regularly.

Cautions

Liver:	CAUTION: Alixol 0.5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Alixol 0.5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: There is limited information available on the use of Alixol 0.5mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.^However, there have been reports of some side effects in patients with severe kidney disease.
Driving:	UNSAFE: Alixol 0.5mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Breast feeding:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Alixol 0.5mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Pregnency:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Alixol 0.5mg Tablet 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.
Alcohol:	UNSAFE: It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Alixol 0.5mg Tablet.
Drug Action:	Typical Antipsychotics
Therapeutic class:	NEURO CNS
Habit Forming:	No
Chemical Class:	Thioxanthene derivative

Uses

Uses of Alixol 0.5mg Tablet

In Schizophrenia Schizophrenia is a mental disorder in which a person’s thinking ability, feelings and behavior become abnormal
Alixol 0.5mg Tablet helps restore the chemical imbalances in the brain that are responsible for such changes
It improves thoughts, behavior and enhances the quality of life
In Depression Alixol 0.5mg Tablet 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
Alixol 0.5mg Tablet prevents extreme changes in mood and helps you feel less agitated
You may experience fewer episodes of depression and low mood
In Bipolar disorder Alixol 0.5mg Tablet works to restore the normal balance of nerve activity in your brain
It can help prevent extreme changes in mood and help you feel less agitated
You may experience fewer episodes of 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 Alixol 0.5mg Tablet 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 advises you to
You should continue to eat well and keep fit to reduce symptoms of bipolar disorder.

Missed Doses

N/A

FAQs

Frequestly asked Questions

What is Alixol 0.5mg Tablet deconate?

Alixol 0.5mg Tablet belongs to a class of medication called as typical antipsychotic. It acts by increasing the amounts of chemical (serotonin), in the brain. Alixol 0.5mg Tablet decanoate is a long-acting preparation of Alixol 0.5mg Tablet for injection into the muscles, which may be given at a frequency ranging from once in a week to once in 4 weeks

What is Alixol 0.5mg Tablet used for?

Alixol 0.5mg Tablet is used in the treatment of schizophrenia and other psychoses which are disorders where individuals are unable to distinguish between what is real and unreal, think clearly, manage emotions, relate to others, and function normally

Why is Alixol 0.5mg Tablet banned?

Alixol 0.5mg Tablet in combination with melitracen is banned in india due to safety concern

How does Alixol 0.5mg Tablet work?

Alixol 0.5mg Tablet belongs to a class of medication called as typical antipsychotic. It acts by normalizing the levels of certain chemicals in the brain in specific brain pathways that are responsible for causing symptoms of the disease.

Side Effects