Oxypertine

Oxypertine is an indole derivative with general properties similar to those of the phenothiazine, chlorpromazine. It has been given by mouth in the treatment of various psychoses including schizophrenia, mania, and disturbed behaviour, and of severe anxiety.

Brands

Adult Dose

Neonatal

Paedriatic

Characteristics

. The Molecular Weight of Oxypertine is 379.50.

Contraindications

Oxypertine is contraindicated in conditions like Coma,Comatose states,Hypersensitivity to the drug.

Effects

The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Oxypertine, which give rise to further complications include Convulsions, Tachycardia, Cataract, Leucopenia, Depression, Gynacomastia, Blurred vision, Galactorrhea, Photophobia.The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Oxypertine are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Drowsiness, Constipation, Dry mouth, Weight gain, Dermatitis, Agitation.

Indications

Oxypertine is primarily indicated in conditions like Mania, Psychosis, Schizophrenia.

Interactions

No data regarding the interactions of Oxypertine was found.

Interfrence

Risks

If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.

Storage

Warnings

Consult current official advice regarding OXYPERTINE Not recommended for children Caution in patients taking Monoamine Oxidase Inhibiting antidepressants (MAOI). OXYPERTINE may cause hypertensive crisis CSM/CHM warning regarding neuroleptic malignant syndrome with OXYPERTINE Causes pain at site of injection

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