Not available in the U.S.
Flupentixol
DEPIXOL
What it isThioxanthene antipsychotic; schizophrenia, and at low dose depression outside the US.
Why this oneA long-acting depot at low cost, with an antidepressant indication the US class does not carry.
What limits itExtrapyramidal effects and tardive dyskinesia. Not US-approved.
FDA-approved for
- schizophrenia / depression (non-US)
Off-label
- schizophrenia
- depression at low dose (approved in Europe and Canada)
NO BOXED WARNINGS
Principal riskExtrapyramidal effects and tardive dyskinesia
Classes and tags
Clinical profile
Mechanism of action: Flupentixol ballicule
