Fludecan 25mg Injection
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Product introduction
Fludecan 25mg Injection 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.
Fludecan 25mg Injection is given as an injection under the supervision of a healthcare professional and should not be self-administered. 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 injection 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. This medicine can lead to weight gain, have a healthy balanced diet, and exercise regularly. You may also notice some injection site reactions such as pain, redness, or swelling. However, these are temporary and usually resolve on their own in some time. Please consult your doctor in case these do not subside or bother 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.
Fludecan 25mg Injection is given as an injection under the supervision of a healthcare professional and should not be self-administered. 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 injection 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. This medicine can lead to weight gain, have a healthy balanced diet, and exercise regularly. You may also notice some injection site reactions such as pain, redness, or swelling. However, these are temporary and usually resolve on their own in some time. Please consult your doctor in case these do not subside or bother 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 Fludecan Injection
Benefits of Fludecan Injection
In Treatment of Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a mental disorder in which a person’s thinking ability, feelings, and behavior become abnormal. Fludecan 25mg Injection 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 Treatment of Depression
Fludecan 25mg Injection 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. Fludecan 25mg Injection prevents extreme mood changes and helps you feel less agitated. You may experience fewer episodes of depression and low mood.
In Treatment of Bipolar disorder
Fludecan 25mg Injection 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. You should continue to eat well and keep fit to reduce symptoms of bipolar disorder.
Side effects of Fludecan Injection
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 Fludecan
- Abnormality of voluntary movements
- Constipation
- Dryness in mouth
- Increased prolactin level in blood
- Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
- Muscle stiffness
- Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing)
- Sleepiness
- Tremors
- Urinary retention
- Weight gain
How to use Fludecan Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Fludecan Injection works
Fludecan 25mg Injection is a typical antipsychotic. It works by blocking the action of dopamine, a chemical messenger in the brain that affects thoughts and mood.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Fludecan 25mg Injection may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Fludecan 25mg 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. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Fludecan 25mg Injection is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
If Fludecan 25mg Injection is given, monitor the baby for excessive sleepiness.
If Fludecan 25mg Injection is given, monitor the baby for excessive sleepiness.
Driving
UNSAFE
Fludecan 25mg Injection 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.
Caution is advised when driving or operating machinery.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Fludecan 25mg Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Fludecan 25mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Fludecan 25mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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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.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Phenothiazine Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
NEURO CNS
Action Class
Typical Antipsychotics
Interaction with drugs
Taking Fludecan with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Concurrent use may increase the risk of seizures.
Do not consume Fluphenazine 48 hours before and At least 24 hours after consuming Iohexol.
Concurrent use may increase the risk of seizures.
Do not consume Fluphenazine 48 hours before and At least 12 hours after consuming Iopamidol.
Fluphenazine may raise blood levels of Lithium carbonate and its active form.
If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as double vision, weakness, dizziness, im
Concomitant use may affect heart rhythm and can be fatal.
Do not consume Fluphenazine with Moxifloxacin.
Concomitant use may affect heart rhythm and can be fatal.
Do not consume Fluphenazine with Moxifloxacin.
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Fludecan 25mg Injection
Once A Week
57%
Twice A Month
43%
What are you using Fludecan Injection for?
Schizophrenia
100%
How much was the improvement?
Average
100%
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Country of origin: India
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