Flumod 20mg Capsule
Flumod 20 MG Description
Flumod Tablets are used to treat sudden depression and manage major depressive disorders. It is also used short-term treatment and maintenance of symptoms of panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive diso
rder (pattern of repetitive and unwanted thoughts and behavious), eating disorder (bulimia nervosa) are some of the other uses of Flumod Tablets. This medicine has a single active ingredient: Fluoxetine is an antidepressant medication. The mode of action of Flumod Tablets is by balancing the brain's chemical substances that slow down the overworked nervous system. It also stabilises mood and causes behaviour changes. It is not a habit-forming medicine, but some people with a history of addiction use it. Suddenly, stopping this medicine can cause withdrawal symptoms like cramps, sweating, vomiting, and tremors. So its dose should be slowly lowered. Panic disorder, depression, and other mood and behavioural disorders affect a person's everyday life, which lowers the quality of life. They can lead to severe psychological stress. The proper dosage of Flumod Tablets helps in managing these symptoms. Take these tablets in the exact dose prescribed by the doctor.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹34.19 |
You Save | ₹4.66 (12% on MRP) |
Contains | Fluoxetine(20.0 Mg) |
Uses | Depression resistance to other medicines, Depression in Bipolar disorder |
Side effects | Blurred speech, Change in sex drive, Balancing problems, Dryness in mouth, Muscle stiffness, Delayed ejaculation, Anorgasmia (decreased orgasm), |
Therapy | ANTI-DEPRESSANT |
Uses of Flumod 20 MG
- As per CDSCO and USFDA, Flumod Tablets is used in the short term and long term maintenance and treatment of
- Major Depressive Disorder (reduces mood fluctuations and improves behaviour)
- Obsessive-Compulsive disorder (lowers repetitive and patterned actions and thoughts)
- Panic Disorder, with or without agoraphobia ( fear of open space or crowds)
- Bulimia Nervosa (eating disorder)
Contraindications of Flumod 20 MG
- If you have any allergic reaction to Fluoxetine to any ingredient of Flumod Tablets
- If you notice sudden mood fluctuations or suicidal thoughts
- If you have used different antidepressant medications in the last 14 days
- If you are diagnosed with tardive dyskinesia (stiff, uncontrollable body movements)
- If you have conditions that cause hyperprolactinemia (high prolactin levels)
- If you are diagnosed with an eye condition like narrow-angle glaucoma. The Flumod Tablets can increase the fluid pressure inside the eye
- If you are diagnosed with neuroleptic malignant syndrome (a rare reaction to antipsychotic medicines that affects the nervous system)
- If you have severe blockage in the stomach and intestines due to paralytic ileus (decreased movements of intestines)
Side effects of Flumod 20 MG
- Lightheadedness
- Blurred speech
- Dry mouth
- Weight gain
- Dizziness
- Change in sex drive
- Sleep-related problems
Precautions and Warnings of Flumod 20 MG
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You have breathing problems during sleep (sleep apnea)
- You have any seizure disorder and are under antiepileptic medication
- You have a history of low blood pressure and diabetes
- You are an older patient over 65 years of age. High doses of this medicine may cause serious adverse effects due to slow metabolism in elderly patients
- You are going to have a medical or dental procedure
- You smoke cigarettes, or you use tobacco products. Tobacco can decrease the effectiveness of this medicine
- You have been previously diagnosed with lung, kidney, or liver disease
Mode of Action of Flumod 20 MG
How Does It Work?
Directions for Use of Flumod 20 MG
- Take the Flumod Tablets in the exact dosage and at the same time, each day
- Do not increase the dosage, even if you cannot notice its effects
- Take this tablet as it is with a glass of water. Do not try to break this tablet or chew it
- Do not take Flumod Tablets with other medications without informing your doctor
- If you stop taking this medication suddenly, it may have unwanted side effects
Interactions of Flumod 20 MG
Interactions with other medicines
- Inform your doctor if you have used Fluoxetine, a component in Flumod tablet, in the last five weeks. It can remain in the body for an extended period. Taking this medicine can lead to overdose side effects...
- Flumod Tablets can increase bleeding if you use blood thinners (warfarin) and medicines such as aspirin, ibuprofen, etc.
- If you are currently using antiepileptics (seizure/fits,medicines), antipsychotics, antiarrhythmics (heart medicine), Flumod Tablets can slow down the removal of these medicines
- If you have taken antidepressant medications (linezolid, selegiline, etc.) in the last 14 days, Flumod Tablets can interact to cause fatal reactions
- If you are using any medicines that increase serotonin levels in the body, Flumod Tablets can cause serotonin toxicity
- Do not take medicines that cause drowsiness with Flumod Tablets, such as anti-allergy medicines, cold or cough medicines, certain pain relievers, sleeping pills, etc.
- Pimozide medicine is contraindicated with Flumod Tablets as it can cause QT prolongation (heart rhythm disorder)
Interactions with food items
- While consuming Flumod Tablets, do not do anything high in tyramine such as cheese, milk, meat, bananas, soy, excess chocolate, chicken liver, canned fruits, etc. It can cause severe side effects and a sudden increase in blood pressure...
- Try to avoid grapefruit and its juice. It can increase the concentration of the medicine
- Do not use cigarettes or tobacco products. They can alter the effectiveness of the Flumod Tablets
Storage and disposal of Flumod 20 MG
Dosage of Flumod 20 MG
Overdose
Missed a Dose
Content Details
Dr. Varsha Parihar
MBBS, MD (Community Medicine)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Can I gain weight if I use the Flumod Tablets every day?
Q: Can I use the Flumod Tablets if I have seizures?
Q: Can I use Flumod Tablets safely for longer, if I see better results?
References
- Fluoxetine: Medlineplus drug information [Internet]. MedlinePlus. U.S. National Library of Medicine; [cited 2022 Mar 3]. Available from:
- Fluoxetine [Internet]. Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. U.S. National Library of Medicine; 2021 [cited 2022 Mar 3]. Available from:
- CDSCO [Internet]. Cdscoonline.gov.in. 2022 [cited 2022 Mar 3]. Available from:
- PROZAC (fluoxetine delayed-release capsules) for oral use Initial U.S. Approval: 1987 Accessdata.fda.gov. 2022 [cited 2022 Mar 3]. Available from:
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