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Flutop is a prescription drug, available for use as Capsule, Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Depression, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Bulimia Nervosa. Secondary and off-label uses of Flutop have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Flutop. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Flutop side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Flutop normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Flutop is Moderate for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Flutop's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Flutop related warnings section.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Flutop are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Flutop have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Flutop is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Flutop 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 Flutop safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Flutop. It is best to stop taking Flutop immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Flutop safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Flutop. It should only be taken after medical advice.
What is the effect of Flutop on the Kidneys?
Flutop has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Flutop on the Liver?
Flutop is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Flutop on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Flutop on the heart have been reported.
Flutop 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 Flutop unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Flutop habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Flutop.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Flutop you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Flutop only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Yes, in many cases, taking Flutop can help with mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Flutop
It is safe to take Flutop with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Flutop
Taking alcohol with Flutop can be dangerous.
Yes, Flutop 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.
Flutop 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. Flutop 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, Flutop can cause weight loss. It is a common side effect of this drug. Few people may experience this effect after consuming this drug. People should monitor their weight, eat healthily and include at least 30 mins of exercising in a day. In spite of all efforts if you experience weight loss then discuss with your doctor.
Yes, it is safe to take Flutop as long as it is prescribed by your doctor. However, in some people, it may cause some side effects like difficulty in falling or staying asleep, anxiety, nervousness, dry mouth, uncontrolled shaking of a body part, difficulty in concentrating, and memory. If you suffer from any of these side effects, please talk to your doctor immediately.
No, Flutop 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 Flutop strictly under the recommendations of a doctor.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
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