Fluoxetine20mg
Capsule
Albion Laboratories Ltd.
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| Alcohol | UNSAFE It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Fluoxetine. |
| Pregnancy | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Fluoxetine may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the develop... View More |
| Breastfeeding | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Fluoxetine is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. |
| Driving | UNSAFE Fluoxetine may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. |
| Kidney | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Fluoxetine is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Fluoxetine may not be needed... View More |
| Liver | CAUTION Fluoxetine should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Fluoxetine may be needed. Please consult your doctor. |
Introduction
Fluoxetine is a type of antidepressant belonging to the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) group of medicines. It is widely prescribed to tre... View More
Uses of Fluoxetine
- Depression
- Panic disorder
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder
- Bulimia nervosa
Side effects of Fluoxetine
- Erectile dysfunction
- Indigestion
- Influenza like syndrome
- Loss of appetite
- Low sexual desire
- Nausea
- Sore throat
- Sweating
- Tremor
- Weakness
- Yawning
- Abnormal dreams
- Delayed ejaculation
- Dryness in mouth
- Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
- Nervousness
- Sleepiness
- Sinus infection
How to use Fluoxetine
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Do not chew, crush or break it. Fluoxetine may be taken with or without food, but... View More
How Fluoxetine works
Fluoxetine is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressant. It works by increasing the levels of serotonin, a chemical messenger in th... View More
- Take Fluoxetine in the morning since it can keep you awake if taken late at night.
- It may cause anxiety and agitation when you first start taking it.
- It may cause weight loss and decreased appetite.
- Don't drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how Fluoxetine affects you.
- Talk to your doctor if you notice sudden mood changes or develop suicidal thoughts.
- Inform your doctor if you experience difficulty having an orgasm or have decreased sex drive.
- The addiction/dependence potential of Fluoxetine is very less.
- Do not stop taking medication suddenly without doctor consultation as that may lead to agitation, anxiety, and dysphoria.
Indication
Panic disorder, Obsessive compulsive disorder, Trichotillomania, Premenstrual dysphoric disorder, Major depression, Post-traumatic stress disorder, Buli... View More
Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Adult Dose
Oral Depression Adult: Initially, 20 mg once daily. May gradually increase up to max 80 mg daily in 2 divided doses, if no clinical response after sev... View More
Child Dose
Oral Depression Child: >8 yr Initially, 10 mg daily, may increase to 20 mg daily after 1-2 wk. Low wt childn: Initially, 10 mg daily, may increase t... View More
Renal Dose
Renal impairment: Use caution; drug accumulation may occur with severe renal impairment
Contraindication
Severe renal or hepatic failure; hypersensitivity; lactation; concomitant MAOIs or within 2 wk of MAOI withdrawal.
Mode of Action
Fluoxetine is a potent and highly selective inhibitor of serotonin (5-HT) re-uptake. No affinity for adrenoceptors or histamine, GABA-B, or muscarinic r... View More
Precaution
Unstable epilepsy, liver and renal impairment, cardiac disease, diabetes, electroconvulsive therapy, bleeding disorders, closed-angle glaucoma; pregnanc... View More
Side Effect
>10% Headache (20-25%),Nausea (12-29%),Insomnia (10-33%),Anorexia (4-17%),Anxiety (6-15%),Asthenia (10-15%),Diarrhea (8-18%),Nervousness (8-14%),Somnol... View More
Pregnancy Category Note
Pregnancy category: C Treatment of pregnant women during the first trimester: There are no adequate and well-controlled clinical studies on the use o... View More
Interaction
May cause transient shift in plasma conc of tightly protein bound drugs e.g. warfarin and digoxin, resulting in adverse effects. T1/2 of diazepam is pro... View More
Alternative brand for Fluoxetine
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