Prescription Required

Flurilept Tablet

by Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Penfluridol (20mg)

₹153

Flurilept Tablet

Introduction to Flurilept Tablet

Flurilept Tablet 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, 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.

Before taking it, inform your doctor if you are suffering from thyroid or kidney problems, epilepsy, Parkinson&rsquos disease, glaucoma, or any heart problems. 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.

Safety Advice for Flurilept Tablet

  • High risk
  • Moderate risk
  • Safe
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It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Flurilept Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

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Flurilept Tablet 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.

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Information regarding the use of Flurilept Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

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It is not known whether Flurilept Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

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There is limited information available on the use of Flurilept Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

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There is limited information available on the use of Flurilept Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

How Flurilept Tablet works

Flurilept Tablet is a typical antipsychotic. It works by blocking the action of dopamine, a chemical messenger in the brain that affects thoughts and mood.

How To Use Flurilept 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. Flurilept Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time. Avoid Flurilept Tablet with salad and vegetable diet.

Side Effects Of Flurilept Tablet

  • Abnormality of voluntary movements
  • Constipation
  • Dryness in mouth
  • Increased prolactin level in blood
  • Muscle stiffness
  • Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing)
  • Sleepiness
  • Tremor
  • Urinary retention
  • Weight gain

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