Posted by ed_uk on May 23, 2005, at 9:11:27
In reply to Flupenthixol deconoate inject. questions - Ed UK, posted by jasmineneroli on May 22, 2005, at 20:55:06
Hi J,
Lots of people have answered lol! It's probably a good thing because I've got an exam tomorrow!
Yes, flupenthixol injection is sold as Depixol in the UK.
>I would like some feedback on the appropriateness of this treatment, because the only info I can find on this drug is its use for maintenance in Schizophrenia, or other psychotic disorders and for cocaine addiction.
It *might* be appropriate if other treatments have been tried and have not been effective. I can't really say much more because I don't know what other treatments she's already been on.
>her dx is panic disorder, social phobia/anxiety and treatment resistant depression of the dysthymic, withdrawn, flat-effect type.
Has she tried Nardil?
>I'm aware of the use of AP's for T R Depression, but in my experience the common ones used are Zyprexa or Risperdal.
Seroquel and Solian are also sometimes used.
>Why would her doctor choose this route?
Perhaps he thought she wouldn't take the tablets. As med pointed out, there is sometimes a good reason for not taking the tablets!
>Should I have any concerns?
I would be concerned if flupenthixol injection was being used for depression/anxiety in cases where other potentially safer treatments had not been tried. Extra-pyramidal side effects are common with flupenthixol eg. pseudo-parkinsonism, dystonia, akathisia, tardive dyskinesia.
Kind regards,
Ed.PS. Sorry for the quick reply, I have to get back to studying!
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