F Tin 10 Tablet, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Depression, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Bulimia Nervosa. F Tin 10 Tablet also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The right dosage of F Tin 10 Tablet depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Some other side effects of F Tin 10 Tablet have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of F Tin 10 Tablet go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
F Tin 10 Tablet's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Severe while nursing. Further, the section on F Tin 10 Tablet related warnings talks about F Tin 10 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Other contraindications of F Tin 10 Tablet have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for F Tin 10 Tablet have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that F Tin 10 Tablet is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
F Tin 10 Tablet 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 F Tin 10 Tablet is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of F Tin 10 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
F Tin may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take F Tin again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of F Tin 10 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
F Tin may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of F Tin 10 Tablet on the Kidneys?
F Tin rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of F Tin 10 Tablet on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of F Tin on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of F Tin 10 Tablet on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of F Tin on the heart have been reported.
F Tin 10 Tablet 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 F Tin 10 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this F Tin 10 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of F Tin 10 Tablet has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking F Tin 10 Tablet you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
F Tin 10 Tablet should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Yes, F Tin 10 Tablet is useful in treating mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and F Tin 10 Tablet
Taking F Tin 10 Tablet with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and F Tin 10 Tablet
Taking alcohol with F Tin 10 Tablet can be dangerous.
F Tin should be taken as long as it prescribed by your doctor. One must not take less or number of doses as that could cause detrimental effects on the health. One should follow the instructions of the doctor completely.
Yes, F Tin 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, it is not recommended that F Tin 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.
F Tin is the brand name for fluoxetine. It belongs to a class of drug known as an antidepressant (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors). It is available in the form of tablet, capsule, syrup, and suspension. F Tin is used for the management of depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (recurring disturbing thoughts with a compulsion to repeat some act), panic disorder (sudden bouts of extreme fear), and premenstrual dysphoric syndrome (irritability, mood swings, bloating and breast tenderness before a menstrual cycle. It is also used to treat depression in people who do not respond to other antidepressant medications such as olanzapine. In addition, it is used to treat depression in people who also show symptoms of bipolar disorder (a manic-depressive disorder in which there are bouts of depression, mania, and abnormal mood) with olanzapine.
Yes, F Tin may cause distorted or negative thinking. One may develop feelings of self-harm. However, one can conquer such thought processes easily by concentrating on positive things in life, taking one day at a time and living each moment, practicing empathy and gratitude, finding meaning in helping others, learning new life skills, practicing yoga and meditation to achieve a sense of calm and so on.
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B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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