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Pexsig TM
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Active ingredients: perhexiline
Pack: Pexsig 100 mg tablet, 100, bottle
Brand name
(ARTG)
: PEXSIG perhexiline maleate 100mg tablet bottleConsumer Medicine Information (CMI)
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What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
To reduce the frequency of moderate to severe attacks of angina pectoris due to coronary artery disease in patients who have not responded to other conventional therapy or in whom such therapy may be contra-indicated. NOTE: Because of the serious nature of potential side effects, perhexiline maleate should be reserved for use in patients with intractable angina who are refactory or intolerant to other agents and who are not suitable canditates for coronary bypass surgery.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet, uncoated
- Oral
- White to off-white, flat bevelled tablet, one face with break-bar.
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Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius
- Store in a Dry Place
- Shelf lifetime is 2 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 100 tablets pack
Is this medicine subsidised ?
(PBS)
This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on May, 1 2025. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient perhexiline
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
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