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Flame is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Depression, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Bulimia Nervosa. The alternative uses of Flame have also been explained below.
The right dosage of Flame depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Flame can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Flame 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.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Flame is Moderate for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Flame's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Flame contraindications section.
Additionally, Flame may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
You should also be aware that Flame is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Flame 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 Flame safe for pregnant women?
Flame can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Flame right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Flame safe during breastfeeding?
Flame may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Flame on the Kidneys?
Flame has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Flame on the Liver?
Flame is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Flame on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Flame on the heart have been reported.
Flame 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 Flame unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Flame habit forming or addictive?
Flame is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Flame as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Flame only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Yes, this Flame works for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Flame
You can take Flame with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Flame
Taking Flame with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
Yes, Flame 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.
No, Flame 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 Flame strictly under the recommendations of a doctor.
Yes, Flame 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.
No, it is not recommended that you discontinue taking Flame 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.
Flame 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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