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Written By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
Last Updated Nov 23, 2024 | 4:50 PM IST
Zanxit-0.5 Tablet is used to treat schizophrenia and other mental disorder that affects the way you feel, think or behave. It contains Flupentixol, which works by blocking the effects of chemical messengers in the brain (i.e., dopamine), thereby helps in improving mood, behavior, and thoughts. It reduces the symptoms of the disease and prevents them from coming back. It may cause sleepiness, dryness in the mouth, orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing), weight gain, abnormality of voluntary movements (expression of thought through action), urinary retention (completely emptying the bladder), increased prolactin level in the blood, muscle stiffness, constipation, and tremor. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.
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Manufacturer/Marketer

Zareta Biotech Pvt Ltd

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Apr-26

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About Zanxit-0.5 Tablet

Zanxit-0.5 Tablet belongs to a group of medicine antipsychotic from the class thioxanthene. It is used to treat schizophrenia and other mental disorder that affects the way you feel, think or behave. Schizophrenia is a mental condition in which the person may feel, hear, or see things that are not there, believe things that are not true, feel unusually suspicious or confused.

Zanxit-0.5 Tablet contains 'Flupentixol' that works by blocking the effects of chemical messengers in the brain (i.e., dopamine), thereby helps in improving mood, behavior, and thoughts. Zanxit-0.5 Tablet elevates the symptoms of the disease and prevents them from coming back.

Take Zanxit-0.5 Tablet as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Zanxit-0.5 Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you depending on your medical conditions. You may experience sleepiness, dryness in the mouth, orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing), weight gain, abnormality of voluntary movements (expression of thought through action), urinary retention (completely emptying the bladder), Increased prolactin level in the blood, muscle stiffness, constipation, and tremor. Most of these side effects of Zanxit-0.5 Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

To treat your condition effectually, continue taking Zanxit-0.5 Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed. Before starting Zanxit-0.5 Tablet , please inform your doctor if you have heart disease, kidney disease, liver disease, thyroid, or prostate problems. Talk to your doctor if you have breathing difficulties, diabetes, epilepsy, glaucoma (increase pressure of eye that causes vision loss), myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness), Parkinson's disease (a brain disorder that affects movements). Inform your doctor if you ever had a blood disorder or jaundice. Immediately contact your doctor if you are pregnant and breastfeeding.

Uses of Zanxit-0.5 Tablet

Treatment of Schizophrenia, Depression.

Medicinal Benefits

Zanxit-0.5 Tablet belongs to a group of medicine antipsychotic from the class thioxanthene. It is used to treat schizophrenia. It is also used to treat other mental disorder that affects the way you feel, think, or behave. Zanxit-0.5 Tablet works by changing the balance of chemicals in the brain (i.e., dopamine), thereby helps in improving mood, behavior, and thoughts. Zanxit-0.5 Tablet elevates the symptoms of the disease and prevents them from coming back. Some brands of Zanxit-0.5 Tablet used for people with depression. Zanxit-0.5 Tablet improves the symptoms like poor concentration, low mood, and poor sleep.

Directions for Use

Take Zanxit-0.5 Tablet with or without food as advised by the doctor. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water; do not chew or crush it.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Zanxit-0.5 Tablet

  • Sleepiness
  • Dryness in mouth
  • Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing)
  • Weight gain
  • Abnormality of voluntary movements (expression of thought through action)
  • Urinary retention (completely emptying the bladder)
  • The increased prolactin level in the blood
  • Muscle stiffness
  • Constipation
  • Tremor

Drug Warnings

Do not take Zanxit-0.5 Tablet if you are allergic to Zanxit-0.5 Tablet or any of its contents. Zanxit-0.5 Tablet causes drowsiness and dizziness, do not drive unless you are alert. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Zanxit-0.5 Tablet as it could lead to increased drowsiness and dizziness. Rise slowly from sitting or lying position as Zanxit-0.5 Tablet causes orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering in blood pressure leading to dizziness on standing). Inform your doctor before taking Zanxit-0.5 Tablet if you have diabetes as Zanxit-0.5 Tablet can cause an increase in blood sugar levels. Talk to your doctor if you have breathing difficulties, epilepsy, glaucoma (increased pressure of the eye that causes vision loss), myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness), Parkinson's disease (a brain disorder that affects movements). Inform your doctor if you ever had blood disorder or jaundice. Please inform your doctor before taking Zanxit-0.5 Tablet if you have heart disease, kidney disease, liver disease, thyroid, or prostate problems. Immediately contact your doctor if you are pregnant and breastfeeding.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: Zanxit-0.5 Tablet may have interaction with medicines used for irregular heartbeat (quinidine, amiodarone, sotalol, dofetilide), some antipsychotic medicines (thioridazine, lithium), antibiotics (erythromycin, moxifloxacin), and medicines for stomach acid (cisapride).

Drug-Food Interactions: Zanxit-0.5 Tablet may have interaction with alcohol.

Drug-Disease Interactions: No interactions found.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • QUINIDINE
  • AMIDODARONE
  • SOTALOL
  • DOFETILIDE
  • THIORIDAZINE
  • LITHIUM
  • ERYTHROMYCIN
  • MOXIFLOXACIN
  • CISAPRIDE

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Maintain a healthy diet and exercise regularly.
  • Regularly attend therapy sessions.
  • Perform meditation and yoga.
  • Follow a regular sleep pattern.
  • Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.
  • Learn about your condition, understand the risk factors, and follow the doctor’s treatment plan.

Special Advise

While taking Zanxit-0.5 Tablet you may become more sensitive to extreme temperature conditions (like too hot or too cold temperature), so it is advisable to avoid getting too cold or too hot or becoming dehydrated especially during summer. Drink plenty of fluid and water to cope with this condition. 

Disease/Condition Glossary

Schizophrenia: It is a condition in which the person may see, hear, or feel things that are not there, believe things that are not true, feel unusually suspicious or confusing. Symptoms include hallucinations, delusions, thought disorders, movement disorders, disorganized thinking, loss of interest, lack of emotions, etc. Although schizophrenia is not as common as other major mental diseases, it can be the most chronic and deactivating.

Depression: It is a common mental disorder and characterized by constant sadness and a lack of interest or joy in previously rewarding or enjoyable activities.  It can also disturb sleep and appetite and poor concentration and tiredness are common. 

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Alcohol

Unsafe

Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking Zanxit-0.5 Tablet as it may cause increased drowsiness and lower your blood pressure.

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

Avoid using Zanxit-0.5 Tablet during pregnancy because the safety of Zanxit-0.5 Tablet has not established. Please consult your doctor before taking Zanxit-0.5 Tablet .

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Breast Feeding

Unsafe

Zanxit-0.5 Tablet can pass into the breastmilk, so it is not safe to breastfeed while taking Zanxit-0.5 Tablet . Consult your doctor before taking Zanxit-0.5 Tablet .

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Driving

Unsafe

Zanxit-0.5 Tablet causes drowsiness and sleepiness. Do not drive or operate machinery without consulting your doctor.

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Liver

Caution

Dose adjustment may be needed in patients with liver impairment. Please consult your doctor if you have a liver impairment or any concerns regarding this.

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Kidney

Caution

Dose adjustment may be needed in patients with kidney impairment. Please consult your doctor if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this.

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Children

Unsafe

Zanxit-0.5 Tablet is not recommended for children.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Unique Green A/1005 B/H Cosmos Jewels, Anand Nagathane Thane,Maharastra, India-400615
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FAQs

Zanxit-0.5 Tablet is used to treat schizophrenia and other mental disorder that affects the way you feel, think or behave.
Zanxit-0.5 Tablet works by balancing the chemical messengers called neurotransmitter and blocking the effect of dopamine located in the brain, thereby helps in improving mood, behaviour, and thoughts.
Zanxit-0.5 Tablet may cause affect the blood glucose (sugar) levels. So, regular monitoring of blood sugar levels is advised while taking Zanxit-0.5 Tablet . Diabetes patients should consult a doctor before taking Zanxit-0.5 Tablet .
Dry mouth could be a side-effect of Zanxit-0.5 Tablet . Limiting caffeine intake, avoiding smoking and mouthwashes containing alcohol, drinking water regularly, and chewing sugar-free gum/candy might help in stimulating saliva and thereby prevents drying of the mouth.
Yes, orthostatic hypotension could be a side-effect of Zanxit-0.5 Tablet . Orthostatic hypotension is a sudden lowering in blood pressure leading to dizziness on standing. If you experience this, do not try to stand up suddenly or start walking, instead lie down and get up slowly only when you feel better. People taking Zanxit-0.5 Tablet are advised to regularly monitor their blood pressure levels to avoid such unpleasant events.
Zanxit-0.5 Tablet may cause side effects like sleepiness, dryness in the mouth, orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing), weight gain, abnormality of voluntary movements (expression of thought through action), urinary retention (completely emptying the bladder), muscle stiffness, constipation, and tremor. If any of the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.
Zanxit-0.5 Tablet is an antipsychotic medicine. It contains Flupentixol used to treat schizophrenia and other mental disorder that affects the way you feel, think or behave.

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