Rexipra FX 10 Tablet
Product Info
Prescription required | Yes |
Marketer | Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd |
Active Ingredient | Flupenthixol (0.5mg) + Escitalopram Oxalate (10mg) |
Storage | Store below 30°C |
Habit Forming | No |
Therapeutic Class | NEURO CNS |
User Rating | 4.5 |
User Reviews | 642 |
FAQ
Rexipra FX 10 Tablet Reviews
Rexipra FX 10 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.
Rexipra FX 10 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.
Rexipra FX 10 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 Rexipra FX 10 Tablet Works
Rexipra FX 10 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 Rexipra FX 10 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. Rexipra FX 10 may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Benefits of Rexipra FX 10 Tablet
- In Schizophrenia: Schizophrenia is a mental disorder in which a person’s thinking ability, feelings and behavior become abnormal. Rexipra FX 10 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 Rexipra FX 10 Tablet
- Schizophrenia
Rexipra FX 10 Tablet Side Effects
- Dryness in mouth
- Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing)
- Urinary retention
- Vomiting
- Muscle stiffness
- Restlessness
- Sedation
- Upset stomach
- Dizziness
- Low sexual desire
- Weight gain
- Anorgasmia (decreased orgasm)
- Tremors
- Delayed ejaculation
- Increased prolactin level in blood
Safety Tips
Driving
UNSAFE
Rexipra FX 10 may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Rexipra FX 10.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Rexipra FX 10 is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Kidney
CAUTION
Rexipra FX 10 should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Rexipra FX 10 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Rexipra FX 10 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.
Liver
CAUTION
Rexipra FX 10 should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Rexipra FX 10 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Quick Tips
- Try to keep your regular appointments with your doctor. This is so your doctor can check on your progress.
- Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have experienced fits (convulsions) either recently or in the past.
- Avoid exposure to sunlight or tanning beds. Rexipra FX 10 can make you sunburn more easily. Wear protective clothing and use sunscreen (SPF 30 or higher) when you are outdoors.
- It is better to take it at night as this medicine may produce drowsiness or sleepiness.
- Rexipra FX 10 is used for the treatment of schizophrenia.
- Inform your doctor if you have severe heart, liver, Parkinsons' disease, or diabetes before starting your treatment.
References
- Flupenthixol. Denmark: Lundbeck; 2013.
- Flupenthixol. Everard Close, Abbey View St Albans: Lundbeck Limited; 1982 [revised Dec. 2016].
- Drugs.com. Escitalopram Oxalate.
- Escitalopram. Copenhagen, Denmark: H Lundbeck A/S; 2016.