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Flutop 40 Mg Tablet is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Depression, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Bulimia Nervosa. Other than this, Flutop 40 Mg Tablet has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The correct dosage of Flutop 40 Mg Tablet 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 Flutop 40 Mg Tablet as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Flutop 40 Mg Tablet are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Flutop 40 Mg Tablet's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Flutop 40 Mg Tablet related warnings talks about Flutop 40 Mg Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
The section on Flutop 40 Mg Tablet contraindications lists all such conditions.
Additionally, Flutop 40 Mg Tablet may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Flutop 40 Mg Tablet is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Flutop 40 Mg 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 Flutop 40 Mg Tablet is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Flutop 40 Mg Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Flutop may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Flutop again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Flutop 40 Mg Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Flutop may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Flutop 40 Mg Tablet on the Kidneys?
Flutop may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Flutop 40 Mg Tablet on the Liver?
Flutop may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Flutop 40 Mg Tablet on the Heart?
Flutop has very mild side effects on the heart.
Flutop 40 Mg 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 Flutop 40 Mg Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Flutop 40 Mg Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Flutop 40 Mg Tablet is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Flutop 40 Mg Tablet. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Flutop 40 Mg Tablet only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Yes, taking Flutop 40 Mg Tablet can treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Flutop 40 Mg Tablet
Taking Flutop 40 Mg Tablet with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Flutop 40 Mg Tablet
Taking Flutop 40 Mg Tablet with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
Yes, Flutop 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.
Flutop 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. Flutop 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, Flutop can cause weight loss. It is a common side effect of this drug. Few people may experience this effect after consuming this drug. People should monitor their weight, eat healthily and include at least 30 mins of exercising in a day. In spite of all efforts if you experience weight loss then discuss with your doctor.
Yes, it is safe to take Flutop as long as it is prescribed by your doctor. However, in some people, it may cause some side effects like difficulty in falling or staying asleep, anxiety, nervousness, dry mouth, uncontrolled shaking of a body part, difficulty in concentrating, and memory. If you suffer from any of these side effects, please talk to your doctor immediately.
No, Flutop 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 Flutop strictly under the recommendations of a doctor.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Prozac (fluoxetine hydrochloride)
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