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Flutee 20 Capsule, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Depression, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Bulimia Nervosa. Other than this, Flutee 20 Capsule has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The correct dosage of Flutee 20 Capsule depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Flutee 20 Capsule have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Flutee 20 Capsule normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Flutee 20 Capsule has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Flutee 20 Capsule has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Flutee 20 Capsule related warnings section.
Other contraindications of Flutee 20 Capsule have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Flutee 20 Capsule may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Flutee 20 Capsule is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Flutee 20 Capsule is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Adult(Female) |
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Is the use of Flutee 20 Capsule safe for pregnant women?
Flutee may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Flutee again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Flutee 20 Capsule safe during breastfeeding?
Taking Flutee may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Flutee should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
What is the effect of Flutee 20 Capsule on the Kidneys?
Flutee rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Flutee 20 Capsule on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Flutee on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Flutee 20 Capsule on the Heart?
Flutee has very mild side effects on the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Flutee 20 Capsule unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Flutee 20 Capsule habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Flutee 20 Capsule is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Flutee 20 Capsule as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Flutee 20 Capsule is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Yes, in many cases, taking Flutee 20 Capsule can help with mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Flutee 20 Capsule
Taking Flutee 20 Capsule with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Flutee 20 Capsule
Taking Flutee 20 Capsule with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
No, it is not recommended that Flutee should be taken at night as it disturbs sleep in the early phase of the treatment. Thus, it is mostly recommended to take it in the morning or noon.
Flutee is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). It selectively inhibits the reuptake of serotonin which increases the concentration of serotonin in the central nervous system (CNS) that helps maintain mental balance. This results in many functional changes and alleviation of depression.
No, it is not recommended that you discontinue taking Flutee on your own as this may cause certain withdrawal symptoms like agitation, irritation, mood changes, and difficulty falling or staying asleep. It is, therefore, suggested that you follow the instructions of your doctor completely and remain compliant to the treatment plan.
No, Flutee is non-habit forming and non-addictive when taken as prescribed by the doctor. However, since it lessens the depression, a user may feel good about himself and then he might take more doses and take doses more frequently to enhance that feeling of well-being. Gradually, this might lead to dependence. Therefore, it is imperative that one takes Flutee strictly under the recommendations of a doctor.
Yes, Flutee is used for the treatment of anxiety by decreasing the activity in the brain this causes calming of the brain which provides relief to the patient from anxiety.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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