Flutee 40mg Capsules
Flutee 40 MG Description
Flutee Capsule is used in managing depression, generalized anxiety disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorders (uncontrollable thoughts that lead to uncontrollable repetitive actions), and panic disorde
rs. Flutee Capsule belongs to a class of medicines known to manage depression. The active ingredient in this medicine is Fluoxetine. Fluoxetine maintains the levels of a natural chemical in the brain that maintains mental balance. You should take the Flutee Capsule as prescribed by your doctor. The duration and dose of taking Flutee Capsule vary depending on the patient’s condition and age. Flutee Capsules may cause minor to serious side effects such as sleepiness, headache, and forgetfulness. It is advised to consult your doctor before starting treatment with Flutee Capsule and get complete information on its potential side effects and benefits. The functioning of the Flutee Capsule may change or get affected negatively if taken with alcohol, herbal medicines, and specific nutritional supplements and, therefore, must be avoided. Interaction of the Flutee Capsule with certain medications used in anxiety, depression, high blood pressure, diabetes, migraine, or infection is known to produce life-threatening symptoms. Therefore, it is suggested to talk to your doctor about all medications you are taking or planning to take.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹63.97 |
You Save | ₹8.72 (12% on MRP) |
Contains | Fluoxetine(40.0 Mg) |
Uses | Depression, Anxiety, Obsessive-compulsive disorders, Premenstrual dysphoric disorder, social phobia |
Side effects | Headache, nausea, drowsiness, dry mouth, constipation, acidity, irregular menstruation |
Therapy | ANTI-DEPRESSANT |
Uses of Flutee 40 MG
- Management of depression symptoms (hopelessness, mood swings, and sleep disturbances)
- Management of generalized anxiety disorder symptoms (excessive thoughts that are difficult to control)
- Management of panic disorder symptoms (all symptoms resemble that of a heart attack)
- Management of fear of socializing and communicating with people
- Management of OCD (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder)
- Management of symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (Frightening flashbacks of the traumatic incident)
- Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (mood swings, depression, anxiety)
Contraindications of Flutee 40 MG
- If you have an allergy to any of the components present in the medicine
- If you have liver, kidney, or heart problems
- If you have epilepsy or any history of fits or seizures
- If you have eye problems such as glaucoma (pressure in the eye that causes pain)
- If you have diabetes
Side effects of Flutee 40 MG
- Headache
- Nausea
- Dizziness
- Vomiting
- Drowsiness
- Dry mouth
Precautions and Warnings of Flutee 40 MG
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- Your symptoms persist or become worse, immediately consult your doctor
- You have a history of bleeding disorders or taking any medicine that may make your blood thin
- You are on a low sodium diet or taking medicine for hypertension
Mode of Action of Flutee 40 MG
How Does It Work?
Directions for Use of Flutee 40 MG
- Flutee Capsule must be taken per doctor’s prescription.
- Flutee Capsule can be taken with or without food.
- Make sure to swallow the Flutee Capsule as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it.
- Flutee Capsules must be taken at the same time as per prescription to ensure better efficacy and benefits.
Interactions of Flutee 40 MG
Interactions with other medicines
- Seek medical advice before taking Flutee Capsule if you are already taking medicines for severe pain, such as tramadol, as Flutee Capsule may reduce the pain-relieving effect of tramadol.
- Medicines to decrease the risk of bleeding, such as warfarin, may have the opposite effect when taken with Flutee Tablet.
- Medicines for migraine such as sumatriptan and almotriptan, when taken with Flutee Tablet, may cause serious side effects.
- When taken with Flute Tablets, medications for high blood pressure treatment like diltiazem may have reduced effects, making treatment ineffective.
- Medicines for the treatment of fits or epilepsy such as phenytoin and carbamazepine and antibiotics like erythromycin reduce Flutee Medicine's effect.
- Medicines for treating depression such as buprenorphine and Parkinson’s disease like procyclidine should not be taken with FluteeTablet as it may cause coma and life-threatening side effects.
Interactions with food items
- Flutee Capsule may interact adversely with:
- St. John’s Wort (herbal medicine for depression) - producing an excessive increase in serotonin, leading to toxicity and adverse effects.
- Tryptophan-containing dietary supplements (milk, cheese, oats) - increase the chances of serious side effects.
Storage and disposal of Flutee 40 MG
Dosage of Flutee 40 MG
Overdose
Missed a Dose
Content Details
Dr. Varsha Parihar
MBBS, MD (Community Medicine)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Can I give Flutee Capsules to children?
Q: I have been taking Flutee Capsules for a week now but do not see much improvement in my condition. Should I stop taking it?
Q: What other precautions should I take while taking Flutee Capsules?
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