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Anatensol 1mg Tablet

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Anatensol 1mg Tablet is an antipsychotic medicine used to treat schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders. It helps reduce symptoms such as hallucinations, delusions and agitation by affecting chemical activity in the brain. Take it as prescribed and do not stop it suddenly. Common side effects may include sleepiness, abnormal movements, muscle stiffness, constipation and dry mouth. Inform your doctor if you are taking any medicines for depression, anxiety, are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding before taking it.

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General Information

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Fluphenazine (1mg)

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Abbott

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Product introduction

Anatensol 1mg 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.

Anatensol 1mg 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 this medicine 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.

Before taking it, inform your doctor if you are suffering from thyroid or kidney disease, epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease, glaucoma, or any heart disease. You should not take this medicine if you are under the influence of alcohol or any sleep-inducing, cough, and/ or allergy medication. This medicine can also lead to weight gain, eat a healthy balanced diet, avoid snacking with high-calorie food, and exercise regularly.

Uses of Anatensol Tablet

Benefits of Anatensol Tablet

Treatment of Depression
Anatensol 1mg 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. Anatensol 1mg Tablet prevents extreme mood changes and helps you feel less agitated. You may experience fewer episodes of depression and low mood.

Treatment of Bipolar disorder
Anatensol 1mg 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 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 advises you to. You should continue to eat well and keep fit to reduce symptoms of bipolar disorder.

Side effects of Anatensol Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Anatensol

Dystonia (involuntary muscle contractions)
Akathisia (inability to stay still)
Pseudoparkinsonism
Involuntary muscle movement
Oculogyric episodes
Opisthotonos
Increased reflexes

How to use Anatensol Tablet

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. Anatensol 1mg Tablet may be taken with or without food.

How Anatensol Tablet works

Anatensol 1mg Tablet works by blocking dopamine receptors in the brain. This helps reduce excessive dopamine activity, which can contribute to symptoms of schizophrenia, such as hallucinations, delusions and disorganised thoughts.

Dosage

Take Anatensol 1mg Tablet in the dose and for the duration prescribed by your doctor. The dose is adjusted according to your symptoms and response to treatment. It may be taken with or without food. Do not change the dose yourself.

Quick tips

It makes you feel sleepy. Do not drive or do anything requiring mental focus until you know how it affects you.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Anatensol 1mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

The safety of Anatensol 1mg Tablet during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.

Breast feeding

CAUTION

Anatensol 1mg Tablet should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from the body.
If Anatensol 1mg Tablet is given, monitor the baby for excessive sleepiness.

Driving

UNSAFE

Anatensol 1mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Caution is advised when driving or operating machinery.

Kidney

CAUTION

Anatensol 1mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

Liver

UNSAFE

Anatensol 1mg Tablet is unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided.

Interaction with drugs

Taking Anatensol with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Life-threatening

Iopamidol (Injection Route)

Do not consume Fluphenazine 48 hours before and At least 12 hours after consuming Iopamidol.

Life-threatening

Iohexol (Injection Route)

Do not consume Fluphenazine 48 hours before and At least 24 hours after consuming Iohexol.

Severe

Lithium carbonate (Oral Route)

If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as double vision, weakness, dizziness, impaired coordination, or confusion and consult your doctor if you experience them. Your doctor may monitor your ECG frequently and discontinue the medicines if required. Fluphenazine may raise blood levels of Lithium carbonate and its active form.

Moderate

Carbamazepine (Oral Route)

If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may adjust the dose as needed. Carbamazepine may reduce blood levels of Fluphenazine.

Moderate

Moclobemide (Oral Route)

Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration or alertness until you know how the medicines affect you.

Frequently asked questions

What is Anatensol 1mg Tablet used for?

Anatensol 1mg Tablet is an antipsychotic medicine used to treat schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders. It helps reduce symptoms such as hallucinations, delusions, agitation and disorganised thoughts.

How should I take Anatensol 1mg Tablet?

Take Anatensol 1mg Tablet exactly as prescribed by your doctor. It may be taken with or without food. Try to take it at the same time each day.

Can I stop taking Anatensol 1mg Tablet once I feel better?

No. Do not stop taking Anatensol 1mg Tablet or change your dose without consulting your doctor. Stopping treatment suddenly may cause your symptoms to return or worsen.

Can Anatensol 1mg Tablet cause unusual or uncontrolled body movements?

Yes. Anatensol 1mg Tablet may cause abnormal movements such as tremors, muscle stiffness, restlessness or involuntary movements. Inform your doctor if you notice these symptoms. Seek urgent medical attention if you develop severe muscle spasms, difficulty swallowing or difficulty breathing.

Can Anatensol 1mg Tablet cause sleepiness or dizziness?

Yes. Anatensol 1mg Tablet may cause sleepiness, dizziness or a sudden drop in blood pressure when you stand up. Rise slowly from a sitting or lying position. Avoid driving or operating machinery until you know how the medicine affects you.

Can I take other medicines with Anatensol 1mg Tablet?

Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take, including sleeping pills, medicines for anxiety, pain medicines and other medicines for mental health conditions. Some medicines may increase sleepiness or affect how Anatensol 1mg Tablet works.

Does Anatensol 1mg Tablet require regular tests?

Yes. Your doctor may monitor your weight, blood sugar, blood counts and liver function during treatment. Attend the recommended follow-up appointments and tests.

What are the serious symptoms I should watch for while taking Anatensol 1mg Tablet?

Seek immediate medical attention if you develop high fever with severe muscle stiffness, confusion or changes in heartbeat; these may indicate a serious reaction called neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Also seek urgent help for new or persistent uncontrolled movements, severe muscle spasms, or difficulty breathing or swallowing.

Can Anatensol 1mg Tablet be used in older adults with memory loss?

Anatensol 1mg Tablet is not recommended for treating psychosis related to dementia in older adults, as antipsychotic medicines may increase the risk of death in this group.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Phenothiazines

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

NEURO CNS

Action Class

Typical Antipsychotics

References

Stahl SM, editor. Fluphenazine. In: Stahl's Essential Pschopharmacology: Prescriber's Guide. 5th ed. New York, New York: Cambridge University Press; 2014. pp. 259-63.
Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 572-73.
Drugs.com. Fluphenazine Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Warnings. [Accessed 25 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
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General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Anatensol Tablet

Benefits of Anatensol Tablet

Side effects of Anatensol Tablet

How to use Anatensol Tablet

How Anatensol Tablet works

Dosage

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Interaction with drugs

Iopamidol (Injection Route)

Iohexol (Injection Route)

Lithium carbonate (Oral Route)

Carbamazepine (Oral Route)

Moclobemide (Oral Route)

Frequently asked questions

What is Anatensol 1mg Tablet used for?

How should I take Anatensol 1mg Tablet?

Can I stop taking Anatensol 1mg Tablet once I feel better?

Can Anatensol 1mg Tablet cause unusual or uncontrolled body movements?

Can Anatensol 1mg Tablet cause sleepiness or dizziness?

Can I take other medicines with Anatensol 1mg Tablet?

Does Anatensol 1mg Tablet require regular tests?

What are the serious symptoms I should watch for while taking Anatensol 1mg Tablet?

Can Anatensol 1mg Tablet be used in older adults with memory loss?

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