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Nodep is a prescription medicine that is available as a Capsule. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Depression, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Bulimia Nervosa. The alternative uses of Nodep have also been explained below.
The correct dosage of Nodep depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Nodep side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Nodep normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
In addition, Nodep's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Nodep's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Nodep contraindications section.
Besides this, Nodep may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Nodep is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Nodep 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 Nodep is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Nodep safe for pregnant women?
Nodep may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Nodep, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Nodep safe during breastfeeding?
Nodep may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Nodep on the Kidneys?
Nodep rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Nodep on the Liver?
Nodep may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Nodep on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Nodep on the heart have been reported.
Nodep 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 Nodep unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Nodep habit forming or addictive?
Nodep is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Nodep. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Nodep only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Nodep has been seen to have positive effect on patients with mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Nodep
It is safe to take Nodep with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Nodep
Consumption of alcohol and Nodep together may have severe effects on your health.
Nodep 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. Nodep 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, Nodep 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.
Yes, Nodep may affect one's sex life by decreasing one's libido. However, if you experience sex life is affected after medicine then inform your doctor immediately they might change your medication or altered the dose.
Nodep 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.
No, it is not recommended that Nodep 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.
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
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
