Penflu 40 mg Injection is a combination of two medicines used in the treatment of depression. This medicine helps by increasing the level of chemical messengers in the brain that have a calming effect on the brain and relax the nerves, thus treating your depression.

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Uses of Penflu Injection

Treatment of Depression

Benefits of Penflu Injection

In Treatment of Depression

Penflu 40 mg Injection 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. Penflu 40 mg Injection 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.

Side effects of Penflu Injection

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Penflu

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

How to use Penflu Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Penflu 40 mg Injection.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Penflu 40 mg Injection 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 Penflu 40 mg Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

UNSAFE

Penflu 40 mg Injection 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 Penflu 40 mg Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Penflu 40 mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Penflu 40 mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

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Quick tips

Penflu Injection

Penflu 40 mg Injection helps treat anxiety and depression.
Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Penflu 40 mg Injection 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 Penflu 40 mg Injection before undergoing any surgical procedure.

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DEPRESSION SUFFERING FROM DEPRESSION

Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan

Psychiatry

Depression is a persistent state of sadness that is the result of interaction between one's inner biological and psychological state and gets triggered of with environmental stressors. Reactive depression is in response to a situation like loss, sickness, trauma etc. Endogenous depression occurs without any noticeable environmental stressors. Psychological symptoms include lack of interest, negative thinking, irritability, frustration, feeling demotivated etc. Somatic symptoms like fatigue/ weakness/ lack of sleep/ lack of appetite and other physical symptoms are common. Anxiety is common. In severe cases one may feel helpless and hopeless enough to wish for death or attempt suicide. Treatment includes physical and psychiatric work up following which medicines can be prescribed. In milder cases, psychotherapy or counselling is recommended.

Depression,anexity,body. Laziness Depression anxiety,f ear,body laziness

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Ayurveda

Ok since how many months you are suffer from

Depression, anexity less sleep Chasing depression since last almost 9 years. But first depression episode was in 1998 immediately after recovering from maleria

Dr. Kirti Tandel

Psychiatry

Hello Mr. PATIENT is one of the most leading cause of morbidity worldwide. It is more prevalent than what it is thought to be. So I appreciate your fight against depression and may you stay healthy physically and mentally as well. Visit your psychiatrist regularly and have a good compliance with your medicines as well. Take care.

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Psychiatry

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Penflu Injection

What is Penflu 40 mg Injection?

Penflu 40 mg Injection is a combination of two medicines: Flupenthixol and Melitracen. This medicine is used to treat various forms of mood disorders. It works by balancing the amount of certain natural substances in the brain that are responsible for mood swings.

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Flupenthixol decanoate. St Albans, UK: Lundbeck Limited; 2010 [revised Feb. 2017]. [Accessed 23 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:

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Penflu 40 mg Injection

Introduction of Penflu Injection

Uses of Penflu Injection

Benefits of Penflu Injection

In Treatment of Depression

Side effects of Penflu Injection

Common side effects of Penflu

How to use Penflu Injection

Safety advice

All substitutes

Quick tips

Penflu Injection

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Patient concerns

Patient concerns

FAQs

What is Penflu 40 mg Injection?

Related ayurvedic ingredients

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