Flupentixol
- Generic Name
- Flupentixol
- Brand Names
- Fluanxol
- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- Chemical Formula
- C23H25F3N2OS
- CAS Number
- 2709-56-0
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- FA0UYH6QUO
- Background
Flupentixol is an antipsychotic drug of the thioxanthene group. It exists in two geometric isomers, the trans(E) and pharmacologically active cis(Z) forms. Flupentixol decanoate is one of the active ingredients found in injectable drug formulations: it is produced by esterification of cis(Z)‐flupentixol with decanoic acid. Flupentixol is an antagonist of bot...
- Indication
Flupentixol is indicated for maintenance therapy of chronic schizophrenic patients whose main manifestations do not include excitement, agitation or hyperactivity.
It is indicated for the management of depression in adult patients who may, or may not, also be showing signs of anxiety.
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- Associated Conditions
- Chronic Schizophrenia, Depression, Dysphoria, Neurasthenia
- Associated Therapies
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