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 personโs ability to think, feel and behave.
Fludecan 25mg Injection is used to treat certain mental disorders such as schizophrenia (a mental illness which causes disturbed thinking, strong emotions and abnormal behaviour), mania (an abnormally elevated mood state), behavioural problems in adults and children and symptoms of Tourette's disease (repetative uncontrolled movements and sounds).
Fludecan 25mg Injection is used to treat certain mental disorders such as schizophrenia (a mental illness which causes disturbed thinking, strong emotions and abnormal behaviour), mania (an abnormally elevated mood state), behavioural problems in adults and children and symptoms of Tourette's disease (repetative uncontrolled movements and sounds).
Uses of Fludecan Injection
Benefits of Fludecan Injection
In Treatment of Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a mental disorder in which a personโs 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 youโre 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.
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.ย
- 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
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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Address: Plot No. 29-33, Ancillary Industrial Plots, Govandi, Mumbai - 400 043.
Country of origin: India
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