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Floxin 60 Mg Tablet is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Depression, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Bulimia Nervosa are some of its major therapeutic uses. Floxin 60 Mg Tablet also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The right dosage of Floxin 60 Mg Tablet depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. 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 Floxin 60 Mg Tablet side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Floxin 60 Mg Tablet are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Floxin 60 Mg Tablet's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Severe while nursing. Further, the section on Floxin 60 Mg Tablet related warnings talks about Floxin 60 Mg Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Floxin 60 Mg Tablet contraindications section.
Drug reaction of Floxin 60 Mg Tablet with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Floxin 60 Mg Tablet, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Floxin 60 Mg Tablet 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 Floxin 60 Mg Tablet is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Floxin 60 Mg Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Floxin may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Floxin again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Floxin 60 Mg Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Floxin may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Floxin 60 Mg Tablet on the Kidneys?
Floxin rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Floxin 60 Mg Tablet on the Liver?
Floxin may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Floxin 60 Mg Tablet on the Heart?
Floxin has very mild side effects on the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Floxin 60 Mg Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Floxin 60 Mg Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Floxin 60 Mg Tablet is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Floxin 60 Mg Tablet. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Floxin 60 Mg Tablet only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Floxin 60 Mg Tablet has been seen to have positive effect on patients with mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Floxin 60 Mg Tablet
Taking Floxin 60 Mg Tablet with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Floxin 60 Mg Tablet
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Floxin 60 Mg Tablet as it can have severe side effects.
No, it is not recommended that you discontinue taking Floxin 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.
Floxin 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.
Floxin 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. Floxin 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, Floxin causes tiredness but this occurs only in a few cases. It is a rare side effect of this drug. If you experience tiredness after taking this drug, then try to take some rest even after that if you feel excessive tiredness then do discuss it with your doctor.
Yes, it is safe to take Floxin 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.
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