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Flutine 60 Mg Capsule, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Capsule. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Depression, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Bulimia Nervosa. Other than this, Flutine 60 Mg Capsule has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Flutine 60 Mg Capsule. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Flutine 60 Mg Capsule side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Flutine 60 Mg Capsule are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Flutine 60 Mg Capsule is Moderate for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Flutine 60 Mg Capsule's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Flutine 60 Mg Capsule related warnings section.
Other contraindications of Flutine 60 Mg Capsule have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug reaction of Flutine 60 Mg Capsule with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Flutine 60 Mg Capsule is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Flutine 60 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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Is the use of Flutine 60 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 60 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 60 Mg Capsule on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Flutine on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Flutine 60 Mg Capsule on the Liver?
Flutine has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Flutine 60 Mg Capsule on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Flutine on the heart have been reported.
Flutine 60 Mg Capsule 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 Flutine 60 Mg Capsule unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Flutine 60 Mg Capsule habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Flutine 60 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 60 Mg Capsule. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Flutine 60 Mg Capsule should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Yes, in many cases, taking Flutine 60 Mg Capsule can help with mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Flutine 60 Mg Capsule
Taking Flutine 60 Mg Capsule with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Flutine 60 Mg Capsule
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Flutine 60 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.
Yes, Flutine 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.
Yes, Flutine may affect one's sex life by decreasing one's libido. However, if you experience sex life is affected after medicine then inform your doctor immediately they might change your medication or altered the dose.
Yes, Flutine 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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