Spenzo 0.5 Tablet (Flupenthixol 0.5mg)

Spenzo 0.5 Tablet

Spenzo-0.5 Tablet is an antipsychotic medicine used for the treatment of conditions such as schizophrenia and depression. This medicine is not recommended for use in patients less than 18 years of age.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Spenzo-0.5 Tablet
Restlessness
Shaking and trembling of arms and feet
Changes in weight
Drowsiness or sleepiness
Decreased interest in sexual intercourse
Uses of Spenzo-0.5 Tablet
What is it prescribed for?
Schizophrenia
This medicine is used in the treatment of schizophrenia, a condition characterized by symptoms such as delusions, hallucinations, reduced speaking, difficulty with concentration and memory, etc.
Depression
This medicine is used to treat symptoms of depression such as feeling sad and irritable; changes in sleep, appetite, energy levels, concentration, etc.

When not to use?

Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to flupenthixol, any other thioxanthenes, or any other inactive ingredients present along with the formulation.
Severe Depression
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients suffering from severe depression and requiring hospitalization.

Dosage

Spenzo 0.5 Tablet
Spenzo 1 Tablet

Warnings

Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may prescribe a safer alternative based on your clinical condition.
Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may advise you to discontinue breastfeeding or to discontinue the drug based on your clinical condition. Alternatively, your doctor may prescribe a safer alternative based on your clinical condition.
General warnings
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS)
This medicine should be used with extreme caution due to the increased risk of neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Report any symptoms such as an increased heart rate, increased breathing rate, fever, changes in mood or behavior, etc. to the doctor immediately. Close monitoring of the clinical condition, appropriate patient/caregiver counseling, dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition of the patient.
Other coexisting diseases
This medicine may affect the treatment of many other diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, lung diseases, kidney diseases, liver diseases, etc. It is advised that you report to the doctor all your past medical history as well as your current medical conditions before beginning treatment with this medicine.
Driving or operating machinery
This medicine may cause symptoms such as weakness, drowsiness, sleepiness, dizziness, etc. in some patients. It is advised that you do not perform any activities such as driving a vehicle or operating heavy machinery if you experience any of these symptoms during treatment with this medicine.
Use in children
This medicine is not recommended for use in children aged below 18 years since the safety and efficacy of use are not clinically established.

Dosage

Missed Dose
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next scheduled dose, then the missed dose should be skipped. Do not use extra medicine to make up for the missed dose.
Overdose
Contact your doctor immediately or seek emergency medical intervention if an overdose is suspected. Symptoms of overdose may include sleepiness, extreme restlessness, excitement, confusion, coma, convulsions, increased body temperature, etc.

Interactions

All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
N/A
Instructions
Consumption of alcohol is not recommended during treatment with this medicine due to the increased risk of serious adverse effects such as drowsiness, dizziness, difficulty with concentration and memory, impaired thinking and judgment, etc.
Interaction with Medicine
Levodopa
Phenobarbital
Metoclopramide
Disease interactions
Parkinson’s disease
This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients suffering from Parkinson’s disease due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient’s condition. Close monitoring of the patient’s clinical condition, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary in some cases.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.

General Instructions

Take this medicine as instructed by your doctor. Do not take in larger or smaller amounts than advised.
Consult the doctor if you experience any undesirable side effects. Ensure that the treatment course is completed. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.