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Composition :

FLUOXETINE-20MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

A N Pharmacia Laboratories Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

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Therapeutic Class

PSYCHOTHERAPEUTICS

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

3M India Ltd, Concorde Block, UB City, #24, Vittal Mallya Road, Bangalore, Karnataka - 560001 India
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FAQs

F-Tin 20 mg Tablet 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.

F-Tin 20 mg Tablet 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 F-Tin 20 mg Tablet .

Do not discontinue F-Tin 20 mg Tablet without consulting your doctor as it could lead to withdrawal effects. To treat your condition effectually continue taking F-Tin 20 mg Tablet for as long as prescribed. Do not be reluctant to speak with your doctor if you feel any difficulty while taking F-Tin 20 mg Tablet ; the doctor may reduce the dose gradually.

F-Tin 20 mg Tablet 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 F-Tin 20 mg Tablet . 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.

Please consult your doctor before taking F-Tin 20 mg Tablet if you have glaucoma as it might cause increased pressure in the eye.

Consult tour doctor before taking F-Tin 20 mg Tablet if you are diabetic as it might fluctuate blood glucose levels. Regular monitoring of blood sugar levels is advised if you are taking F-Tin 20 mg Tablet . Talk to your doctor if you experience fluctuations in blood sugar levels.

F-Tin 20 mg Tablet might increase the risk of bone fractures. Talk to your doctor before taking F-Tin 20 mg Tablet if you have osteoporosis. Consult your doctor if you experience bone pain.

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Alcohol

Unsafe

Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking F-Tin 20 mg Tablet as it may cause increased dizziness.

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Pregnancy

Caution

F-Tin 20 mg Tablet belongs to pregnancy category C. Please consult your doctor before taking F-Tin 20 mg Tablet if you are pregnant, your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

F-Tin 20 mg Tablet may pass into breastmilk. Consult your doctor before taking F-Tin 20 mg Tablet ; your doctor will decide whether F-Tin 20 mg Tablet can be taken by breastfeeding mothers or not.

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Driving

Unsafe

F-Tin 20 mg Tablet 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

F-Tin 20 mg Tablet should not be given to children below 8years as the safety and effectiveness have not been established.

About F-Tin 20 mg Tablet

F-Tin 20 mg Tablet 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.
 
F-Tin 20 mg Tablet 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 F-Tin 20 mg Tablet as prescribed. You are advised to take F-Tin 20 mg Tablet 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 F-Tin 20 mg Tablet on your own as it could lead to withdrawal symptoms. Do not take F-Tin 20 mg Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding unless prescribed. Do not drive or operate machinery as F-Tin 20 mg Tablet may cause dizziness and might impair your reactions. F-Tin 20 mg Tablet should not be given to children below 8years as the safety and effectiveness have not been established. Avoid consuming alcohol along with F-Tin 20 mg Tablet 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 F-Tin 20 mg Tablet

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

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Medicinal Benefits

F-Tin 20 mg Tablet belongs to a group of antidepressant medicines called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors. F-Tin 20 mg Tablet is used to treat major depressive disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), bulimia nervosa (eating disorder), and panic disorder with or without agoraphobia. F-Tin 20 mg Tablet 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. F-Tin 20 mg Tablet may also be used to treat premenstrual dysphoric disorder (a severe form of premenstrual syndrome). F-Tin 20 mg Tablet has fewer unwanted effects than other antidepressant drugs. F-Tin 20 mg Tablet is used in combination with other drugs to treat bipolar disorder and treatment-resistant depression.

Directions for Use

Take F-Tin 20 mg Tablet with or without food. Your doctor will decide for how long you need to take F-Tin 20 mg Tablet based on your medical condition and response to treatment. Take F-Tin 20 mg Tablet 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 F-Tin 20 mg Tablet

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

Drug Warnings

Do not take F-Tin 20 mg Tablet 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 F-Tin 20 mg Tablet 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 F-Tin 20 mg Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding unless prescribed. Do not drive or operate machinery as F-Tin 20 mg Tablet may cause dizziness and might impair your reactions. F-Tin 20 mg Tablet should not be given to children below 8years as the safety and effectiveness have not been established. Avoid consuming alcohol along with F-Tin 20 mg Tablet as it could lead to increased dizziness. 

Drug-Drug Interactions

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FluoxetineBrexpiprazole
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FluoxetineCyclobenzaprine
Severe

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FluoxetineBrexpiprazole
Severe
How does the drug interact with F-Tin 20 Tablet:
When Brexpiprazole is taken with F-Tin 20 Tablet, the amount of Brexpiprazole in the blood can go up.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking F-Tin 20 Tablet and Brexpiprazole together can evidently cause an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has suggested it. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
FluoxetineCyclobenzaprine
Severe
How does the drug interact with F-Tin 20 Tablet:
Co-administration of Cyclobenzaprine with F-Tin 20 Tablet might raise serotonin hormone levels which can increase the risk of developing side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction, F-Tin 20 Tablet can be taken with cyclobenzaprine if prescribed by the doctor. However, if you experience fever, palpitations, excessive sweating, shivering, muscle spasm, or vomiting, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue the medications without consulting a doctor.
FluoxetineEscitalopram
Severe
How does the drug interact with F-Tin 20 Tablet:
Co-administration of Escitalopram with F-Tin 20 Tablet 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 F-Tin 20 Tablet 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.
FluoxetineTapentadol
Severe
How does the drug interact with F-Tin 20 Tablet:
Taking Tapentadol together with F-Tin 20 Tablet might raise serotonin hormone levels in the body, affecting the brain and nerve cells. Increased serotonin hormone can lead to severe side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction, F-Tin 20 Tablet can be taken with tapentadol 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 diarrhea. Do not discontinue any medication without consulting a doctor.
FluoxetineVortioxetine
Severe
How does the drug interact with F-Tin 20 Tablet:
Co-administration of F-Tin 20 Tablet may increase the blood levels and effects of Vortioxetine.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between F-Tin 20 Tablet 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.
FluoxetineAmitriptyline
Severe
How does the drug interact with F-Tin 20 Tablet:
Co-administration of Amitriptyline with F-Tin 20 Tablet can result in Serotonin syndrome (a condition wherein serotonin levels are increased in the body).

How to manage the interaction:
Although using F-Tin 20 Tablet 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.
FluoxetinePhenelzine
Severe
How does the drug interact with F-Tin 20 Tablet:
Taking F-Tin 20 Tablet with phenelzine may increase the risk of a serotonin levels in the body.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction, F-Tin 20 Tablet can be taken with phenelzine 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. Treatment with F-Tin 20 Tablet should be started 14 days after stopping phenelzine.
FluoxetineRasagiline
Severe
How does the drug interact with F-Tin 20 Tablet:
Taking rasagiline with F-Tin 20 Tablet 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, F-Tin 20 Tablet 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.
FluoxetineTrazodone
Severe
How does the drug interact with F-Tin 20 Tablet:
Taking Trazodone with F-Tin 20 Tablet can increase the risk of serotonin syndrome (a condition in which serotonin increase in your body).

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Trazodone with F-Tin 20 Tablet can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience confusion, seizure(fits), extreme changes in blood pressure, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, muscle spasm, tremor (shaking of hands & legs), incoordination, stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea contact a doctor right away. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
FluoxetineBedaquiline
Severe
How does the drug interact with F-Tin 20 Tablet:
Taking F-Tin 20 Tablet with bedaquiline may increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm that may be serious.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction, F-Tin 20 Tablet can be taken with bedaquiline if prescribed by the doctor. Consult the doctor if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or heart palpitations during treatment with these medications. Do not discontinue the medications without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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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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