Joint Formulary & PAD

Flupentixol - Depression

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Status 1

Blue
Formulations :
  • Tablets
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Restrictions / Comments :
Important

Lower strengths licensed for depression (0.5mg and 1mg tablets).
NICE CG for depression recommends antipsychotics (second generation) as augmentation therapy and to be initiated by a specialist. 
Therefore, flupentixol is not mentioned in the NICE CG for depression.
 

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PAD Profile

ChemicalSubstance :
Flupentixol
Indication :
Depression
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Brand Names Include :
Fluanxol, Depixol
Important Information :

Initiation and stabilisation by the Mental Health specialist team for a minimum of 3 months before any transfer of prescribing.

 

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