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Flutine 20 Mg Capsule is a prescription drug, available for use as Capsule. It is typically used for the treatment of Depression, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Bulimia Nervosa. The alternative uses of Flutine 20 Mg Capsule have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Flutine 20 Mg Capsule. 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, Flutine 20 Mg Capsule can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Flutine 20 Mg Capsule 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 Flutine 20 Mg Capsule is Moderate for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Flutine 20 Mg Capsule's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Flutine 20 Mg Capsule related warnings section.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Flutine 20 Mg Capsule contraindications section.
Drug reaction of Flutine 20 Mg Capsule with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Flutine 20 Mg Capsule, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Flutine 20 Mg 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Flutine 20 Mg Capsule is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Flutine 20 Mg Capsule safe for pregnant women?
Flutine may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Flutine again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Flutine 20 Mg Capsule safe during breastfeeding?
Flutine should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Flutine 20 Mg Capsule on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Flutine on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Flutine 20 Mg Capsule on the Liver?
Flutine has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Flutine 20 Mg Capsule on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Flutine on the heart have been reported.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Flutine 20 Mg Capsule unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Flutine 20 Mg Capsule habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Flutine 20 Mg Capsule has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Flutine 20 Mg Capsule. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Flutine 20 Mg Capsule should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Yes, in many cases, taking Flutine 20 Mg Capsule can help with mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Flutine 20 Mg Capsule
Taking Flutine 20 Mg Capsule with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Flutine 20 Mg Capsule
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Flutine 20 Mg Capsule as it can have severe side effects.
No, it is not recommended that Flutine 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.
Flutine 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. Flutine 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.
No, it is not recommended that you discontinue taking Flutine 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.
Flutine is available in the forms tablet, capsule, suspension, and syrup. It should be taken exactly as recommended by your doctor. It may be taken with or without food because food does not affect the absorption of the drug. It is important to take Flutine at the same time every day so that you do not forget to take the dose. Flutine may take 4 to 5 weeks to exert its complete effect and it is thus, important to be patient and keep taking Flutine.
Flutine 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.
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