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F Tin is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Depression, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Bulimia Nervosa. The alternative uses of F Tin have also been explained below.
The right dosage of F Tin depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Some other side effects of F Tin have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of F Tin go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
F Tin's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Severe while nursing. In addition, F Tin's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the F Tin related warnings section.
Other contraindications of F Tin have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, F Tin may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for F Tin, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
F Tin 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 F Tin safe for pregnant women?
F Tin can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking F Tin right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of F Tin safe during breastfeeding?
Taking F Tin may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. F Tin should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
What is the effect of F Tin on the Kidneys?
F Tin rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of F Tin on the Liver?
F Tin is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of F Tin on the Heart?
Side effects of F Tin rarely affect the heart.
F Tin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take F Tin unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this F Tin habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of F Tin has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking F Tin, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as F Tin can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take F Tin only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Yes, F Tin is useful in treating mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and F Tin
Taking F Tin with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and F Tin
Consuming F Tin with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.
F Tin should be taken as long as it prescribed by your doctor. One must not take less or number of doses as that could cause detrimental effects on the health. One should follow the instructions of the doctor completely.
Yes, F Tin can be given with modafinil. This is because people suffering from major depression also struggle with residual symptoms like persistent fatigue and excessive sleepiness. Modafinil helps overcome these residual symptoms and also improves the overall mood of a patient. Modafinil also helps people to improve their functionality at work.
No, it is not recommended that F Tin 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.
F Tin is the brand name for fluoxetine. It belongs to a class of drug known as an antidepressant (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors). It is available in the form of tablet, capsule, syrup, and suspension. F Tin is used for the management of depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (recurring disturbing thoughts with a compulsion to repeat some act), panic disorder (sudden bouts of extreme fear), and premenstrual dysphoric syndrome (irritability, mood swings, bloating and breast tenderness before a menstrual cycle. It is also used to treat depression in people who do not respond to other antidepressant medications such as olanzapine. In addition, it is used to treat depression in people who also show symptoms of bipolar disorder (a manic-depressive disorder in which there are bouts of depression, mania, and abnormal mood) with olanzapine.
Yes, F Tin may cause distorted or negative thinking. One may develop feelings of self-harm. However, one can conquer such thought processes easily by concentrating on positive things in life, taking one day at a time and living each moment, practicing empathy and gratitude, finding meaning in helping others, learning new life skills, practicing yoga and meditation to achieve a sense of calm and so on.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Prozac (fluoxetine hydrochloride)
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