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Fluz Od is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Depression, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Bulimia Nervosa. Secondary and off-label uses of Fluz Od have also been mentioned below.
The optimal dosage of Fluz Od is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Fluz Od as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Fluz Od 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.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Fluz Od is Moderate for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Fluz Od's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Fluz Od related warnings section.
Other contraindications of Fluz Od have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Fluz Od have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Fluz Od, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Fluz Od 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 Fluz Od is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Fluz Od safe for pregnant women?
Fluz Od may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Fluz Od again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Fluz Od safe during breastfeeding?
Fluz Od should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Fluz Od on the Kidneys?
Fluz Od rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Fluz Od on the Liver?
Fluz Od has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Fluz Od on the Heart?
Fluz Od is rarely harmful for the heart.
Fluz Od 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 Fluz Od unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Fluz Od habit forming or addictive?
Fluz Od is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Fluz Od. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, Fluz Od is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Yes, taking Fluz Od can treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Fluz Od
You can take Fluz Od with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Fluz Od
Consumption of alcohol and Fluz Od together may have severe effects on your health.
Fluz Od 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. Fluz Od 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.
No, Fluz Od 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 Fluz Od strictly under the recommendations of a doctor.
Fluz Od is available in the forms tablet, capsule, suspension, and syrup. It should be taken exactly as recommended by your doctor. It may be taken with or without food because food does not affect the absorption of the drug. It is important to take Fluz Od at the same time every day so that you do not forget to take the dose. Fluz Od may take 4 to 5 weeks to exert its complete effect and it is thus, important to be patient and keep taking Fluz Od.
Fluz Od is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). It selectively inhibits the reuptake of serotonin which increases the concentration of serotonin in the central nervous system (CNS) that helps maintain mental balance. This results in many functional changes and alleviation of depression.
Yes, Fluz Od 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.
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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
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
