Fludac 60 Capsule (Fluoxetine 60mg)

INTRODUCTION

FLUDAC 60 MG CAPSULE contains Fluoxetine which belongs to the group of medicines called Anti-depressants. It is used to treat major depressive episodes, obsessive-compulsive disorder (mental disorder) and bulimia nervosa (eating disorder).

Major depressive disorder is a mental health disorder characterized by a persistent and intense feeling of sadness for an extended duration of time. It mainly impacts mood, behavior and other physical functions, such as sleep and appetite.

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental disorder that is associated with repetitive thoughts (obsessions) and the urge to do things over and again (compulsions).

Bulimia nervosa is a serious eating disorder that is characterized by binge eating followed by methods to avoid being overweight such as vomiting, severe exercise or fasting.

Before taking FLUDAC 60 MG CAPSULE, inform your doctor if you have or ever had epilepsy or fits, history of mania, diabetes, liver problems, heart problems and glaucoma.

FLUDAC 60 MG CAPSULE is not recommended for use in pregnancy and breastfeeding women as it may harm the unborn baby. Consult your doctor for advice.

The most common side effects of taking FLUDAC 60 MG CAPSULE are insomnia, headache, diarrhea, feeling sick (nausea) and fatigue. Contact your physician if any of the above side effects worsen.

USES OF FLUDAC 60 MG CAPSULE

Treats:

• Major depressive episodes
• Obsessive-compulsive disorder (mental disorder)
• Bulimia nervosa (eating disorder)

HOW FLUDAC 60MG CAPSULE WORKS

FLUDAC 60MG CAPSULE works by increasing the levels of serotonin, a chemical messenger in the brain. This improves mood and physical symptoms of depression and relieves symptoms of panic and obsessive disorders.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

Take FLUDAC 60MG CAPSULE as advised by your physician. Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine.

Your physician will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition. Do not stop taking FLUDAC 60MG CAPSULE without consulting your doctor.

SIDE EFFECTS OF FLUDAC 60 MG CAPSULE

HOW TO MANAGE SIDE EFFECTS

Nausea or Vomiting:

Take this medicine with or just after meals. Stick to simple meals. Avoid eating oil-rich or spicy foods. Contact your doctor if nausea and vomiting do not improve.

Diarrhea:

Drink lots of fluids, such as water or fruit juices to keep you hydrated. Do not take any medicine on your own for treating diarrhea. Contact your doctor if your if it persists for a long time.

Headache:

Rest and relax. Drink plenty of fluids such as water and electrolytes. Apply a pain-relieving balm on the head if necessary. Do not consume alcohol. Contact your doctor if your headache did not improve.

Dizziness or Drowsiness:

Try to rest and relax. Get enough sleep. Avoid driving or operate any machines while you are feeling dizzy. Do not drink alcohol, as it can aggravate your dizziness. Contact your doctor if your dizziness or drowsiness did not improve.

WARNING & PRECAUTIONS

INTERACTIONS

A. Drug-Drug interactions:

Before taking FLUDAC 60MG CAPSULE, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicine:

• Medicine used to treat depression (Ex. tranylcypromine, moclobemide iproniazid, nialamide, isocarboxazid, toloxatone)
• Linezolid (used for bacterial infections)
• Methylthioninium chloride (used to treat methaemoglobinaemia)
• Selegiline (used for parkinson’s disease)
• Lithium (used to mania)
• L- tryptophan (used to treat premenstrual disorders)
• Medicines used to treat epilepsy (Ex. phenytoin, carbamazepine, oxcarbazepine)
• Medicine used as a pain killer (Ex. tramadol)
• Medicine used to treat migraine (Ex. sumatriptan)
• Medicine used to treat heart’s rhythm (Ex. Class IA and III antiarrhythmics like quinidine and amiodarone)
• Medicine used as antipsychotics (Ex. phenothiazine derivatives like fluphenazine, pimozide, haloperidol)
• Medicine used as antimicrobial agents (Ex. sparfloxacin, moxifloxacin, erythromycin IV, pentamidine)
• Medicine used to treat malaria (Ex. halofantrine, mefloquine, chloroquine)
• Medicines used to treat allergies (astemizole, mizolastine, mequitazine, cyproheptadine)
• Medicine used for heart problems (Ex. flecainide or encainide)
• Nebivolol (medicines used for high blood pressure)
• Atomoxetine (medicines used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder)
• Chlorothiazide (used to remove sodium and water from the body)
• Desmopressin (used to reduce the amount of urine produced by the kidneys)
• Medicine used for depression (Ex. imipramine, desipramine, amitriptyline and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors Ex. citalopram, escitalopram) and or St John’s wort (herbal medicine)
• Medicine used to treat breast cancer (Ex. tamoxifen)
• Medicine used to thin the blood (Ex. warfarin, aspirin)
• Ibuprofen, diclofenac, tramadol (medicines used to treat pain)
• Medicines used to treat certain mental disorders (Ex. clozapine)
• Metoprolol (medicines used for heart failure)
• Buprenorphine/naloxone (medicines used for opioid dependence)
• Bupropion (medicines helps to stop smoking)

Overdosage:

If you or anyone else accidentally took too much of FLUDAC 60MG CAPSULE, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. Symptoms of overdosage are nausea, vomiting, seizures, heart problems (ranging from irregular heartbeat with no symptoms, heart attack (cardiac arrest), lungs not working properly (pulmonary dysfunction), central nervous system (CNS) alterations (excitation and an altered level of consciousness or loss of consciousness) or coma.