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Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Sunny S , MBBS

Composition :

FLUOXETINE-20MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Zydus Cadila

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

Therapeutic Class

PSYCHOTHERAPEUTICS

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Sarkhej-Dholka Road, Bhat, Ahmedabad-382 210, INDIA.
Other Info - FLU0058

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FAQs

Fludac Syrup works by inhibiting the reuptake of serotonin by nerves, a mood-enhancing chemical messenger in the brain which communicates between brain cells. This helps in an increase in serotonin concentrations in the nerve synapse, thereby helps in regulating mood and treats depression.

Fludac Syrup may cause weight loss due to loss of appetite. Eat a healthy diet and exercise regularly to maintain a healthy weight. Please consult your doctor if you experience fluctuations in weight while taking Fludac Syrup.

Do not discontinue Fludac Syrup without consulting your doctor as it could lead to withdrawal effects. To treat your condition effectually continue taking Fludac Syrup for as long as prescribed. Do not be reluctant to speak with your doctor if you feel any difficulty while taking Fludac Syrup; the doctor may reduce the dose gradually.

Fludac Syrup may cause decreased sex-drive, problems with erection and orgasm. Consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this.

Dry mouth could be a side-effect of Fludac Syrup. Limiting caffeine intake, avoiding smoking and mouthwashes containing alcohol, drinking water regularly, and chewing sugar-free gum/candy might help in stimulating saliva and thereby prevents drying of the mouth.

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Alcohol

Unsafe

Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking Fludac Syrup as it may cause increased dizziness.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Fludac Syrup belongs to pregnancy category C. Please consult your doctor before taking Fludac Syrup if you are pregnant, your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Fludac Syrup may pass into breastmilk. Consult your doctor before taking Fludac Syrup; your doctor will decide whether Fludac Syrup can be taken by breastfeeding mothers or not.

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Driving

Unsafe

Fludac Syrup may cause dizziness and might impair your reactions. Do not drive or operate machinery if you experience these symptoms.

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Liver

Caution

Dose adjustment may be needed in patients with liver impairment. Please consult your doctor if you have a liver impairment or any concerns regarding this.

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Kidney

Caution

Dose adjustment may be needed in patients with kidney impairment. Please consult your doctor if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this.

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Children

Caution

Fludac Syrup should not be given to children below 8years as the safety and effectiveness have not been established.

About Fludac Syrup

Fludac Syrup belongs to a group of medicines called antidepressants used to treat a major depressive disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), bulimia nervosa (eating disorder), and panic disorder. Depression is a mood disorder characterised by the feeling of sadness, unhappiness, anger, hopelessness or loss that interferes with a person’s daily activities.
 
Fludac Syrup contains ‘Fluoxetine’ which is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor. It works by inhibiting the reuptake of serotonin by nerves, a mood-enhancing chemical messenger in the brain which communicates between brain cells. This helps in an increase in serotonin concentrations in the nerve synapse, thereby helps in regulating mood and treats depression.
 
Take Fludac Syrup as prescribed. You are advised to take Fludac Syrup for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you depending on your medical condition and response to the treatment. In some cases, you may experience certain common side-effects such as insomnia (difficulty sleeping), headache, diarrhoea, nausea, fatigue, dry mouth, loss of appetite, and indigestion. Most of these side-effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side-effects persistently.
 
Please do not stop taking Fludac Syrup on your own as it could lead to withdrawal symptoms. Do not take Fludac Syrup if you are pregnant or breastfeeding unless prescribed. Do not drive or operate machinery as Fludac Syrup may cause dizziness and might impair your reactions. Fludac Syrup should not be given to children below 8years as the safety and effectiveness have not been established. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Fludac Syrup as it could lead to increased dizziness.  Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medicines to rule out any side-effects.

Uses of Fludac Syrup

Depression, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Bulimia nervosa (eating disorder) 

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Medicinal Benefits

Fludac Syrup belongs to a group of antidepressant medicines called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors. Fludac Syrup is used to treat major depressive disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), bulimia nervosa (eating disorder), and panic disorder with or without agoraphobia. Fludac Syrup works by inhibiting the reuptake of serotonin by nerves, a mood-enhancing chemical messenger in the brain which communicates between brain cells. This helps in an increase in serotonin concentrations in the nerve synapse, thereby helps in regulating mood and treats depression. Fludac Syrup may also be used to treat premenstrual dysphoric disorder (a severe form of premenstrual syndrome). Fludac Syrup has fewer unwanted effects than other antidepressant drugs. Fludac Syrup is used in combination with other drugs to treat bipolar disorder and treatment-resistant depression.

Directions for Use

Take Fludac Syrup with or without food. Your doctor will decide for how long you need to take Fludac Syrup based on your medical condition and response to treatment. Take Fludac Syrup exactly as prescribed by the doctor. Tablet/Capsule: Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water; do not chew, or crush the tablet/capsule.Syrup/Suspension/Drops: Take the prescribed dose by mouth using the measuring cup/dosing syringe/dropper provided by the pack; shake the pack well before each use.

Side Effects of Fludac Syrup

  • Insomnia (difficulty sleeping)
  • Headache
  • Diarrhoea
  • Nausea
  • Fatigue
  • Dry mouth
  • Loss of appetite
  • Indigestion

Drug Warnings

Do not take Fludac Syrup if you are allergic to any of its contents; if you are taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MOA) or have taken them in the last 14days, or if you are taking metoprolol (used to treat high blood pressure). Do not take Fludac Syrup along with opioid antagonists such as buprenorphine and naloxone as it might lead to a serious condition called serotonin syndrome. Consult your doctor immediately if you have suicidal thoughts such as killing or harming yourself. Inform your doctor if you have/had epilepsy, mania, glaucoma, diabetes, bleeding disorders, or hyponatremia (low sodium levels).  Do not take Fludac Syrup if you are pregnant or breastfeeding unless prescribed. Do not drive or operate machinery as Fludac Syrup may cause dizziness and might impair your reactions. Fludac Syrup should not be given to children below 8years as the safety and effectiveness have not been established. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Fludac Syrup as it could lead to increased dizziness. 

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How does the drug interact with Fludac Syrup 60 ml:
Combining Fludac Syrup 60 ml with Arsenic trioxide can increase the risk of irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Arsenic trioxide with Fludac Syrup 60 ml can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. If you have any fainting or irregular heartbeat, it's best to go to the hospital for check-ups. If you experience symptoms like fainting, irregular heartbeat, dizziness, or shortness of breath, make sure to call a doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Fludac Syrup 60 ml:
Co-administration of Amitriptyline with Fludac Syrup 60 ml can result in Serotonin syndrome (a condition wherein serotonin levels are increased in the body).

How to manage the interaction:
Although using Fludac Syrup 60 ml and Amitriptyline together may cause an interaction, they can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. Consult a doctor if you have symptoms such as confusion, hallucination, fits, blood pressure alteration, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, pain in the muscles or stiffness, incoordination, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Inform a doctor if you have recently taken amitriptyline. You may also experience symptoms like urinary retention, drowsiness, dry mouth, blurred vision, and constipation. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Fludac Syrup 60 ml:
Taking Fludac Syrup 60 ml may significantly increase the blood levels of atomoxetine. This might increase the side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction, Fludac Syrup 60 ml can be taken with atomoxetine if prescribed by the doctor. Consult the doctor if you experience side effects such as dizziness, dry mouth, loss of appetite, sleep disturbances, and heart palpitations. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Fludac Syrup 60 ml:
Co-administration of Fludac Syrup 60 ml with mifepristone can increase the risk of irregular heart rhythm. Prolonged treatment with Mifepristone may result in low potassium levels.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Fludac Syrup 60 ml with mifepristone together is avoided as it can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, breathing difficulty, rapid heartbeat, weakness, tiredness, drowsiness, confusion, painful muscle cramping, nausea, vomiting, constipation, abdominal cramping, chest pain, and/or swelling in the legs or feet, get medical attention. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
FluoxetineAnagrelide
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How does the drug interact with Fludac Syrup 60 ml:
Combining Fludac Syrup 60 ml with Anagrelide can increase the risk of irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Fludac Syrup 60 ml with Anagrelide together can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. If you have any of these symptoms, it's important to contact your doctor right away: an irregular heart rhythm, a heart condition, congenital long qt syndrome, conduction abnormalities, severe or prolonged diarrhea, vomiting, complications, sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or heart palpitations. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Fludac Syrup 60 ml:
Taking rasagiline with Fludac Syrup 60 ml can increase the risk of serotonin syndrome (A condition in which a chemical called serotonin increase in your body).

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction, Fludac Syrup 60 ml can be taken with rasagiline if prescribed by the doctor. Consult the doctor if you experience symptoms of serotonin syndrome such as confusion, hallucination, seizure, extreme changes in blood pressure, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, muscle spasm or stiffness, shaking, incoordination, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, and loose stools. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Fludac Syrup 60 ml:
Co-administration of Fludac Syrup 60 ml may increase the blood levels and effects of Vortioxetine.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Fludac Syrup 60 ml and Vortioxetine, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. If you experience any of these symptoms - confusion, hallucination, seizure, extreme changes in blood pressure, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, muscle spasm or stiffness, tremor, incoordination, stomach cramp, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. make sure to call a doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Fludac Syrup 60 ml:
Co-administration of Lithium with Fludac Syrup 60 ml can result in effects and also Serotonin syndrome (a condition wherein serotonin levels are increased in the body).

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a interaction between Fludac Syrup 60 ml and Lithium, but can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor if you experience confusion, hallucination(seeing and hearing things that do not exist), fits, blood pressure alteration, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, pain in the muscles or stiffness, incoordination, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, and loose stools. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Fludac Syrup 60 ml:
Taking Fludac Syrup 60 ml with doxepin may cause sedation, dry mouth, blurred vision, constipation, and urinary retention. It might also increase the risk of a rare but serious condition called the serotonin syndrome.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction, Fludac Syrup 60 ml can be taken with doxepin if prescribed by the doctor. Consult the doctor if you experience symptoms of serotonin syndrome such as confusion, hallucination, seizure, extreme changes in blood pressure, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, muscle spasm or stiffness, tremor, incoordination, stomach cramp, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhoea.
How does the drug interact with Fludac Syrup 60 ml:
Co-administration of Escitalopram with Fludac Syrup 60 ml may increase the risk of serotonin syndrome (a condition wherein serotonin levels are increased in the body).

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Fludac Syrup 60 ml and escitalopram, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor if you experience confusion, hallucinations (seeing and hearing things that do not exist), increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, pain in the muscles or stiffness, incoordination, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Maintain a healthy diet and exercise regularly helps in improving overall health and boosts self-esteem.
  • Regularly attend therapy sessions.
  • Perform meditation and yoga. This helps in relieving stress and provides relaxation.
  • Follow a regular sleep pattern to improve the amount and quality of sleep you get.
  • Include foods rich in omega fatty acids such as fish, nuts, fresh fruits, vegetables and olive oils.
  • Neurotransmitters are made up of amino acids. Amino acid-rich foods such as meat, dairy products, and certain fruits and vegetables help in the proper maintenance of neurotransmitters. 
  • Complex carbohydrates help in stimulating serotonin (a feel-good neurotransmitter). These include whole grains, legumes, spinach, broccoli, oranges and pears.
  • Exercising helps in the production of the body’s natural antidepressants. It also helps in relieving stress, improving mood, boosts self-esteem, and provides restful sleep.
  • Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.
  • Learn about your condition, understand the risk factors and follow the doctor’s treatment plan.

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