Flupenthixol works by blocking dopamine receptors in the brain, which helps to reduce abnormal activity in the brain associated with psychotic disorders.

• Follow your doctor's guidance for this medicine, taking it in the prescribed dose and duration.
• You can take this medicine with or without food, but maintaining a consistent time daily is recommended for better results .
• Swallow the drug whole; avoid chewing, crushing, or breaking it.

• NMS is a potentially lifethreatening condition associated with the use of antipsychotic medications, including flupenthixol Symptoms of NMS include hyperthermia (high fever), muscle rigidity, altered mental status, and autonomic dysfunction. If these symptoms occur, immediate medical attention is required.
• Flupenthixol may cause extrapyramidal symptoms, including akathisia (restlessness), parkinsonism (tremor, bradykinesia, rigidity), and tardive dyskinesia (involuntary movements). These symptoms may be more common at higher doses, and dosage adjustments or additional medications may be necessary to manage EPS.

• Antipsychotic medication.
• Manages symptoms of schizophrenia.
• Alleviates delusions and hallucinations.
• Stabilizes mood and reduces agitation

• Weight gain
• Tremors
• Akathisia (inability to stay still)
• Vomiting
• Fatigue
• Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
• Depression
• Tachycardia
• Decreased libido
• Dizziness
• Headache
• Loss of accommodation