Galop FX 0.5mg/5mg Tablet

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Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Active Ingredient	Flupenthixol (0.5mg) + Escitalopram Oxalate (5mg)
Storage	Store below 30°C
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	NEURO CNS
User Rating	4.9
User Reviews	786

FAQ

Galop FX 0.5mg/5mg Tablet Reviews

Galop FX 0.5mg/5mg is a combination of two medicines used in the treatment of schizophrenia, a mental disorder that can result in hallucinations or delusions. It alters the thoughts and elevates the mood, improving the person’s ability to think, feel and behave.

Galop FX 0.5mg/5mg 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. It is important that this medication is not stopped suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may worsen your symptoms.

Some common side effects of this medicine include dry mouth, vomiting, stomach upset, delayed ejaculation, sedation, urinary retention, low sexual desire, muscle rigidity, restlessness and tremors. 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. However, these are temporary and usually resolve on their own. Please consult your doctor if these do not subside or bother you. 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.

Inform your doctor if you experience any abnormal movements, particularly of the face, lips, jaw, and tongue while taking this medicine. Your doctor may advise for regular monitoring of blood sugar and cholesterol levels. Additionally, avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can make drowsiness worse. This medicine can also lead to weight gain, eat a healthy balanced diet, avoid snacking with high-calorie food, and exercise regularly.

How Galop FX 0.5mg/5mg Tablet Works

Galop FX 0.5mg/5mg is a combination of two medicines: Flupenthixol and Escitalopram Oxalate which have anxiety-lowering and mood-elevating effects. Flupenthixol is a typical antipsychotic. It works by blocking the action of dopamine, a chemical messenger in the brain that affects thoughts and mood. Escitalopram Oxalate is selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) which increases the levels of serotonin, a chemical messenger that improves mood.

How to Use Galop FX 0.5mg/5mg 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. Galop FX 0.5mg/5mg may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Benefits of Galop FX 0.5mg/5mg Tablet

In Schizophrenia: Schizophrenia is a mental disorder in which a person’s thinking ability, feelings and behavior become abnormal. Galop FX 0.5mg/5mg helps restore the chemical imbalances in the brain that are responsible for such changes. It improves thoughts, behavior and enhances the quality of life.

Uses of Galop FX 0.5mg/5mg Tablet

Schizophrenia

Galop FX 0.5mg/5mg Tablet Side Effects

Safety Tips

Pregnancy ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Galop FX 0.5mg/5mg 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}

Galop FX 0.5mg/5mg is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Alcohol ^UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Galop FX 0.5mg/5mg.

Liver ^CAUTION

Galop FX 0.5mg/5mg should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Galop FX 0.5mg/5mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Kidney ^CAUTION

Galop FX 0.5mg/5mg should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Galop FX 0.5mg/5mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Driving ^UNSAFE

Galop FX 0.5mg/5mg may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.

Quick Tips

Galop FX 0.5mg/5mg is used for the treatment of schizophrenia.
Try to keep your regular appointments with your doctor. This is so your doctor can check on your progress.
It is better to take it at night as this medicine may produce drowsiness or sleepiness.
Inform your doctor if you have severe heart, liver, Parkinsons' disease, or diabetes before starting your treatment.
Avoid exposure to sunlight or tanning beds. Galop FX 0.5mg/5mg can make you sunburn more easily. Wear protective clothing and use sunscreen (SPF 30 or higher) when you are outdoors.
Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have experienced fits (convulsions) either recently or in the past.