Fludac 10mg Strip Of 10 Capsules
Fludac 10 MG Description
Fludac 10 mg is used to treat depression and panic disorders. It works by increasing the level of a chemical in your brain called serotonin, which improves your mood, relieves anxiety, and relaxes yo
u. It has more infrequent side effects than older antidepressants. By boosting the production of serotonin in the brain, Fludac 10 mg eases symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder and anxiety. Maintaining a healthy diet and exercising can also help improve your mood. You should not stop taking Fludac 10 mg even if you feel better until your doctor recommends it. Several side effects can occur with Fludac 10 mg, like indigestion, loss of appetite, depression, low sexual desire, nausea, sweating, and tremors. This medicine usually takes 4-6 weeks to start working, so do not give up taking it even if you feel better.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹32.62 |
You Save | ₹4.45 (12% on MRP) |
Contains | Fluoxetine(10.0 Mg) |
Uses | Depression, Panic disorder, Obsessive-compulsive disorder, bulimia nervosa, premenstrual dysphoric disorder |
Side effects | Erectile Dysfunction, Indigestion, Loss of Appetite, Depression, Low Sexual Desire, Nausea, Sweating, Tremor, Weakness, Yawning, Abnormal Dreams, Delayed Ejaculation, Dryness in mouth, Insomnia, Nervousness, Rashes, Itching, Shortness In Breath, Swelling of the Face Eyes or Lips, Feeling Choked, Chest Pain, Forceful Heartbeat, Any Vision Problem, Change in the Voice, Vomiting, Black Stools, Blood in Urine, Photosensitivity. |
Therapy | ANTI-DEPRESSANT |
Uses of Fludac 10 MG
- Depression
- Panic disorder
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder
- Bulimia nervosa - eating disorder
- Premenstrual dysphoric disorder - a severe form of premenstrual syndrome
Contraindications of Fludac 10 MG
- If you have diabetes
- If you are allergic to the ingredient
- If you have a narrow-angle glaucoma
- If you suffer from any liver or kidney related disease
- If you have seizure disorders
- If you are pregnant or planning to get pregnant
- If you are less than or not more than 18 years of age
- If you are more than or not less than 65 years of age
- If you suffer from any type of pre-existing heart condition
- If you have hyponatremia
- If you have any blood disorders
Side effects of Fludac 10 MG
- Common:
- Erectile dysfunction
- Indigestion
- Loss of appetite
- Depression
- Low sexual desire
- Nausea
- Sore throat
- Sweating
- Tremor
- Weakness
- Yawning
- Abnormal dreams
- Delayed ejaculation
- Dryness in mouth
- Insomnia
- Nervousness
- Sleepiness
- Sinus infection
- Serious:
- Rashes on the body
- Itching
- Shortness of breath
- Swelling of the face, eyes, or lips
- Feeling choked
- Chest pain
- Forceful heartbeat
- Vision problem
- Change in voice
- Vomiting
- Rare:
- Black stools
- Blood in urine
- Photosensitivity
- Most of these side effects disappear over time without any medical attention. However, if they persist or worsen, speak to your doctor.
Precautions and Warnings of Fludac 10 MG
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- If you suffer from severe liver or kidney problems and heart problems
- If you feel anxious and agitated while taking this medicine
Mode of Action of Fludac 10 MG
How Does It Work?
Directions for Use of Fludac 10 MG
- Take Fludac 10 mg orally or as directed by your physician.
- Your doctor will decide your treatment dosage based on your health history, age, and sex.
- The tablet is to be swallowed as a whole and not meant to be chewed or crushed.
- Make sure to take your medicine at a fixed time every day.
Interactions of Fludac 10 MG
Interactions with other medicines
- Anti-hypertensive like metoprolol, nebivolol
- Opioid antagonists like buprenorphine, naloxone
- Antibiotics like linezolid
- Antipsychotic like pimozide, thioridazine, lithium, risperidone
- Antidepressants like methylene blue, bupropion, monoamine oxidase inhibitors
- Anti-arrhythmic like propafenone
- Flecainide norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors like atomoxetine
- Hormone like desmopressin
- Anti-malarial like mefloquine, chloroquine
- Antihistamine like mequitazine, cyproheptadine
- Anticonvulsants like oxcarbazepine, carbamazepine, phenytoin
- Anti-Parkinson’s like selegiline
- Painkillers like tramadol, ibuprofen, aspirin
- Serotonin receptor agonists like sumatriptan
- Blood thinner like warfarin
- Anti-cancer like tamoxifen
Interactions with food items
- No known interactions with food. However, avoid consuming alcohol as it may interact with Fludac 10 mg and decrease the effect.
Storage and disposal of Fludac 10 MG
Dosage of Fludac 10 MG
Overdose
Missed a Dose
Content Details
Dr. Vineeti Dalal
MBBS, DNB Paediatrics, MRCPCH (UK)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Does Fludac 10 mg make you feel tired?
Q: Does Fludac 10 mg cause weight gain?
Q: Is it okay to take Fludac 10 mg with paracetamol?
References
- nhs.uk. 2021. [online] Available at: <https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/fluoxetine-prozac/#:~:text=Fluoxetine%20is%20a%20type%20of,unwanted%20effects%20than%20older%20antidepressants.> [Accessed 17 December 2021].
- 2021. [online] Available at: <https://www.drugs.com/fluoxetine.html> [Accessed 17 December 2021].
- Fluoxetine during pregnancy- pubmed.ncbi.nih.gov [Accessed 17 December 2021]
- Fludac 10 mg
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