Flupen
Flupen Products are primarily used for
Depression, Anxiety
About Flupen Products
Uses of Flupen Products
Melitracen is used in the treatment of depression and Anxiety. It is used in patients intolerant of or unresponsive to other treatment options for depression.
Flupen Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Flupen are Increased heart rate, Difficulty in urination, Dryness in mouth, Weight gain, Constipation, Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing).
How Flupen Products work
Melitracen is a tricyclic antidepressant. It increases the levels of chemical messengers in the brain that help in regulating the mood and treat depression.
Patient Concerns about Flupen Products
Frequently asked questions about Flupen Products
Frequently asked questions about Melitracen
Q. What is Flupen 150mg Tablet used for?
Flupen 150mg Tablet is used to treat depression and anxiety that is unresponsive to any other alternate treatment. It restores the chemical imbalance in the brain and enhances mood and behavior.
Q. What are the side effects of Flupen 150mg Tablet?
The side effects of Flupen 150mg Tablet are increased heart rate, blurred vision, dryness in mouth, weight gain, difficulty in urination, constipation and orthostatic hypotension (sudden decrease in blood pressure on standing). Please consult your doctor if these side effects do not go away or worry you.
Q. Can I just stop taking Flupen 150mg Tablet?
No, you must not stop taking Flupen 150mg Tablet suddenly even if you are feeling better as it may worsen your condition. Continue taking Flupen 150mg Tablet for the duration prescribed by your doctor to get maximum benefit. If any of the side effects bother you, consult your doctor. In case you have completed your course of treatment, your doctor will reduce your dose gradually before taking you off this medicine completely.
Q. Is there anything I need to be careful about while on treatment with Flupen 150mg Tablet?
Flupen 150mg Tablet may cause drowsiness and dizziness, especially in the beginning of the treatment. Do not drive or work with tools or machinery if your alertness is affected. It is not advisable to drink alcohol during treatment with this medicine as it might worsen the drowsiness. Inform your doctor if you have any problems with your liver or kidneys. Let your doctor know about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding to prevent any harmful effects on the baby.
Q. Can Flupen 150mg Tablet cause urinary problems?
Yes, Flupen 150mg Tablet can cause urinary problems. It is more commonly seen in elderly patients who are above 65 years of age. The patient may face difficulty in passing urine which can further lead to a urinary tract infection. You should consult your doctor immediately if you develop these symptoms.
Products for Flupen
MRP
₹50.32