Norflu Tablet is a combination medicine containing Fluphenazine 0.5 mg and Nortriptyline 10 mg. This formulation combines a typical antipsychotic (Fluphenazine) with a tricyclic antidepressant (Nortriptyline) to provide balanced management of certain psychiatric and mood disorders. The combination is designed to address symptoms such as depression, anxiety, agitation, and psychotic features when they occur together.

Fluphenazine belongs to the phenothiazine class of antipsychotics. It works primarily by blocking dopamine receptors in the brain, helping to reduce symptoms such as hallucinations, delusions, agitation, and disorganized thinking. Nortriptyline, on the other hand, is a tricyclic antidepressant (TCA) that works by increasing the levels of neurotransmitters such as norepinephrine and serotonin, which help regulate mood and emotional balance.

Together, these two agents provide dual action—stabilizing mood while controlling psychotic or severe anxiety symptoms—making Norflu Tablet useful in selected psychiatric conditions under strict medical supervision.

রেজিস্টার্ড চিকিৎসকের পরামর্শ অনুযায়ী ঔষধ সেবন করুন

Indications

Norflu Tablet is indicated for:

• Depressive disorders with associated anxiety or agitation

• Depression with psychotic features

• Mixed anxiety-depressive states

• Certain behavioral or psychosomatic disorders as advised by a psychiatrist

This combination is typically prescribed when a patient exhibits both depressive symptoms and mild psychotic or severe anxiety components that require combined pharmacological management.

Dosage and Administration

• The dosage should be determined strictly by a qualified healthcare professional.

• Usually taken once or twice daily, depending on the severity of symptoms and patient response.

• The tablet should be swallowed whole with water and may be taken with or after food to minimize stomach discomfort.

Dosage adjustments may be required based on age, response to therapy, and tolerability. Abrupt discontinuation should be avoided, as it may lead to withdrawal symptoms or relapse.

Precautions and Warnings

• Contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to phenothiazines or tricyclic antidepressants.

• Use cautiously in patients with cardiovascular disease, glaucoma, urinary retention, epilepsy, or liver impairment.

• May cause drowsiness or impaired concentration; avoid driving or operating machinery.

• Alcohol and other central nervous system depressants should be avoided.

• Not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding unless clearly prescribed.

• Monitor for signs of worsening depression or suicidal thoughts, especially at the start of therapy.

Regular follow-up with a healthcare provider is essential during treatment.

রেজিস্টার্ড চিকিৎসকের পরামর্শ অনুযায়ী ঔষধ সেবন করুন

Side Effects

Common side effects may include:

• Drowsiness or sedation

• Dry mouth

• Constipation

• Blurred vision

• Weight gain

• Dizziness

Less common but serious side effects may include movement disorders (extrapyramidal symptoms), irregular heartbeat, severe mood changes, or allergic reactions. Immediate medical attention is required if serious symptoms occur.

Storage

Store below 30°C in a cool, dry place, protected from light and moisture. Keep out of reach of children.

Norflu Tablet (Fluphenazine + Nortriptyline) provides a combined therapeutic approach for managing depressive disorders with associated psychotic or anxiety symptoms. It should always be used under strict psychiatric supervision to ensure safety and effectiveness.