Anxichek 0.5mg/10mg Tablet
Anxichek 0.5mg/10mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines used in the treatment of depression. It helps by increasing the level of chemical messengers in the brain that relaxes the brain and nerves, thus treating your depression.
Anxichek 0.5mg/10mg Tablet
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About This Medicine
General information about this product
Anxichek 0.5mg/10mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines used in the treatment of depression. It helps by increasing the level of chemical messengers in the brain that relaxes the brain and nerves, thus treating your depression.
Anxichek 0.5mg/10mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines used in the treatment of depression. It helps by increasing the level of chemical messengers in the brain that relaxes the brain and nerves, thus treating your depression.
Anxichek 0.5mg/10mg Tablet may be taken with or without food. Take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. This medication mustn’t be stopped suddenly without talking to your doctor as that may worsen your symptoms.
Some common side effects of Anxichek 0.5mg/10mg Tablet include dry mouth, constipation, urinary retention, blurred vision, increased heart rate, muscle rigidity, restlessness, and tremor. 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 disease, epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease, glaucoma, or any heart disease. This medicine can also lead to weight gain, eat a healthy balanced diet, avoid snacking with high-calorie food, and exercise regularly.
03Uses
Treatment of Depression
04How To Use
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. Anxichek 0.5mg/10mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
05How It Works
Anxichek 0.5mg/10mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Flupenthixol and Melitracen. Flupenthixol is a typical antipsychotic. It works by blocking the action of dopamine, a chemical messenger in the brain that affects thoughts and mood. Melitracen is a tricyclic antidepressant which increases the levels of chemical messengers in the brain that help in regulating the mood and treat depression.
06What If You Miss A Dose?
Q: What if you forget to take Anxichek Tablet?
A: If you miss a dose of Anxichek 0.5mg/10mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
07Benefits
In Treatment of Depression
Anxichek 0.5mg/10mg Tablet is a combination medicine that 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. Anxichek 0.5mg/10mg Tablet prevents extreme changes in mood and helps you feel less agitated. You may experience fewer episodes of depression and low mood. It can take several weeks for this medicine to work and you may still feel low during this time. It is likely that you will take this medicine for at least six months but possibly much longer. It needs to be taken regularly to work effectively. Do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.
08Side Effects
Constipation
Urinary retention
Weight gain
Sleepiness
Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing)
Increased heart rate
Increased prolactin level in blood
Blurred vision
Dryness in mouth
Muscle stiffness
Tremors
Restlessness
09Safety Information
Alcohol:UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Anxichek 0.5mg/10mg Tablet.
Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Anxichek 0.5mg/10mg 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.
Breast feeding:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Anxichek 0.5mg/10mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving:UNSAFE
Anxichek 0.5mg/10mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Anxichek 0.5mg/10mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver:CAUTION
Anxichek 0.5mg/10mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Anxichek 0.5mg/10mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
10Drug Tips
Anxichek 0.5mg/10mg Tablet helps treat anxiety and depression.
Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Anxichek 0.5mg/10mg Tablet can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine because it can make drowsiness worse.
It can cause changes in your blood sugar levels. Monitor your blood sugar regularly.
Inform your doctor if you have liver disease, thyroid disorder, severe heart disease, or a urinary disorder.
Talk to your doctor if you notice sudden mood changes or develop suicidal thoughts.
Let your doctor know you are taking Anxichek 0.5mg/10mg Tablet before undergoing any surgical procedure.
References
Sources and references
ACI Limited. Flupenthixol+Melitracen. [Accessed 23 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from: View
