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Barozac is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Capsule. It is typically used for the treatment of Depression, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Bulimia Nervosa. Other than this, Barozac has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The correct dosage of Barozac depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Barozac as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Barozac are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Barozac's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Barozac has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Barozac related warnings section.
Other contraindications of Barozac have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug reaction of Barozac with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Barozac is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Barozac is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
| Age Group | Dosage |
| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| Adult(Female) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Barozac is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Barozac safe for pregnant women?
Barozac can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Barozac, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Barozac safe during breastfeeding?
Barozac may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Barozac on the Kidneys?
Barozac may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Barozac on the Liver?
Barozac has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Barozac on the Heart?
Barozac may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Barozac should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Barozac unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Barozac habit forming or addictive?
Barozac does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Barozac you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Barozac only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Yes, taking Barozac can treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Barozac
Taking Barozac with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Barozac
Taking Barozac with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
Yes, Barozac is used for the treatment of anxiety by decreasing the activity in the brain this causes calming of the brain which provides relief to the patient from anxiety.
No, Barozac is not a controlled substance. It is a prescription drug belongs to the class of medications called antidepressant. A controlled drug is one whose manufacture, use and possession are regulated by the government, eg narcotics. Narcotics are the natural products like opium and its derivatives, heroin, coca leaf and cannabis, synthetic drugs like pethidine and methadone, codeine, morphine. These are also prescription drugs and must be taken cautiously as these can cause an addiction.
No, it is not recommended that Barozac should be taken at night as it disturbs sleep in the early phase of the treatment. Thus, it is mostly recommended to take it in the morning or noon.
Yes, Barozac can be given with modafinil. This is because people suffering from major depression also struggle with residual symptoms like persistent fatigue and excessive sleepiness. Modafinil helps overcome these residual symptoms and also improves the overall mood of a patient. Modafinil also helps people to improve their functionality at work.
No, Barozac is non-habit forming and non-addictive when taken as prescribed by the doctor. However, since it lessens the depression, a user may feel good about himself and then he might take more doses and take doses more frequently to enhance that feeling of well-being. Gradually, this might lead to dependence. Therefore, it is imperative that one takes Barozac strictly under the recommendations of a doctor.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Prozac (fluoxetine hydrochloride)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 458,461
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 588-591
