Flunil Suspension 60ml

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Key Information

Generic Name

Generic Name Fluoxetine 20 mg

Manufacturer

Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Country of Origin

India

Detailed Information

Introduction

INTRODUCTION ABOUT FLUNIL SUSPENSIONFLUNIL SUSPENSION contains Fluoxetine which belongs to the group of medicines called Anti-depressants. FLUNIL SUSPENSION is used to manage major depressive episodes, obsessive-compulsive disorder (mental disorder) and bulimia nervosa (eating disorder). Major depressive disorder is a mental health disorder characterized by a persistent and intense feeling of sadness for an extended duration of time. It mainly impacts mood, behavior and other physical functions, such as sleep and appetite. Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental disorder that is associated with repetitive thoughts (obsessions) and the urge to do things over and again (compulsions). Bulimia nervosa is a serious eating disorder that is characterized by binge eating followed by methods to avoid being overweight such as vomiting, severe exercise or fasting. Before taking FLUNIL SUSPENSION, inform your doctor if you have or ever had epilepsy or history of mania, diabetes, liver problems, heart problems, and glaucoma. FLUNIL SUSPENSION is not recommended for use in pregnancy and breastfeeding women as it may harm the unborn baby. Consult your doctor for advice. The most common

Uses

OF FLUNIL SUSPENSIONManage: major depressive episodes obsessive-compulsive disorder (mental disorder) bulimia nervosa (eating disorder)

How It Works

FLUNIL SUSPENSION works by increasing the levels of serotonin, a chemical messenger in the brain. This improves mood and physical symptoms of depression and relieves symptoms of panic and obsessive disorders.

Directions for Use

Take FLUNIL SUSPENSION as advised by your physician. Shake well before use. Your physician will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition. Do not stop taking FLUNIL SUSPENSION without consulting your doctor.

Side Effects

taking FLUNIL SUSPENSION are insomnia, headache, diarrhea, feeling sick (nausea) and fatigue. Contact your physician if any of the above side effects worsen. USES OF FLUNIL SUSPENSIONManage: major depressive episodes obsessive-compulsive disorder (mental disorder) bulimia nervosa (eating disorder) HOW FLUNIL SUSPENSION WORKSFLUNIL SUSPENSION works by increasing the levels of serotonin, a chemical messenger in the brain. This improves mood and physical symptoms of depression and relieves symptoms of panic and obsessive disorders. DIRECTIONS FOR USETake FLUNIL SUSPENSION as advised by your physician. Shake well before use. Your physician will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition. Do not stop taking FLUNIL SUSPENSION without consulting your doctor. SIDE EFFECTS OF FLUNIL SUSPENSIONCOMMON insomnia headache diarrhea nausea not feeling hungry, weight loss nervousness, anxiety poor concentration sexual problems or reduced sex drive difficulty in sleep or sleepiness, unusual dreams dizziness change in taste blurred vision rapid and irregular heartbeat sensations flushing yawning indigestion, vomiting dry mouth hives, urticaria, itching excessive sweating joint pain passing urine more frequently unexplained vaginal bleeding chills UNCOMMON feeling detached from yourself strange thinking abnormally high mood orgasm problems teeth grinding muscle twitching enlarged (dilated) pupils ringing in the ears low blood pressure shortness of breath nose bleeds difficulty swallowing hair loss increased tendency to bruising vomiting blood or passing blood in stools unexplained bruising or bleeding cold sweat difficulty passing urine feeling hot or cold abnormal liver function test results feeling general discomfort or illness RARE low salt levels in the blood reduced platelets and white blood cells in the blood untypical wild behavior hallucinations difficulty in breathing panic attacks confusion stuttering aggression vasculitis (inflammation of a blood vessel) rapid swelling of the tissues around the neck, mouth, face, and/or throat pain in the tube that takes food or water to the stomach hepatitis (inflammation of the liver) lung problems sore throat sensitivity to sunlight production of breast milk severe skin reaction (Steven Johnsons syndrome) Stop taking FLUNIL SUSPENSION and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects: self-harming thoughts rash or allergic reaction such as itching, swelling of face, neck, lips, tongue, mouth or throat causing shortness of breath, loss of consciousness and fever or shock fits or increase in seizure frequency symptoms of serotonin syndrome or neuroleptic malignant syndrome such as fever with faster breathing or heart rate, sweating, muscle stiffness or tremor, confusion, extreme agitation, irritability or sleepiness restlessness and cannot sit or stand still (akathisia) drowsiness, weakness or confusion (mostly in elderly people) prolonged and painful erection heart problems, such as fast or irregular heart rate, collapsing, fainting or dizziness upon standing which may indicate abnormal functioning of the heart rate

Warnings & Precautions

& PRECAUTIONSPREGNANCYFLUNIL SUSPENSION is not recommended for use especially in the last 3 months of pregnancy as it harms the unborn baby. It should be used with caution during late pregnancy or just before giving birth. Consult your doctor before taking FLUNIL SUSPENSION. BREASTFEEDINGFLUNIL SUSPENSION will be excreted through breast milk, hence it should be used with caution if it is clearly necessary. Your doctor will lower the dose accordingly. Consult your doctor before taking FLUNIL SUSPENSION. DRIVING AND USING MACHINESDo not drive or operate any machines as it may affect your judgment or coordination after taking FLUNIL SUSPENSION. ALCOHOLAvoid consumption of alcohol while taking FLUNIL SUSPENSION. KIDNEYFLUNIL SUSPENSION should be taken with caution in patients with kidney problems. Consult your doctor before taking FLUNIL SUSPENSION. LIVERFLUNIL SUSPENSION should be taken with caution in patients with liver problems. Consult your doctor before taking FLUNIL SUSPENSION. ALLERGYDo not take FLUNIL SUSPENSION if you are allergic to Fluoxetine or any of the other ingredients of this medicine. LUNGSFLUNIL SUSPENSION should be taken with caution in patients with lung problems. Consult your doctor before taking FLUNIL SUSPENSION. HEART DISEASEFLUNIL SUSPENSION should be taken with caution in patients with heart problems or low heart rate. Consult your doctor before taking FLUNIL SUSPENSION. OTHERSBefore taking FLUNIL SUSPENSION, inform your doctor if you: have or ever had epilepsy or fits have history of mania have diabetes have glaucoma have ongoing ECT (electroconvulsive therapy) have a history of bleeding disorder or blood clotting problems have diabetes have rare hereditary problems such as fructose intolerance, glucose-galactose malabsorption and sucrase-isomaltase insufficiency Use in pediatrics: FLUNIL SUSPENSION is generally not recommended for use in children (under 8 years of age) and should be used with caution in children and adolescents (8 to 18 years of age) for the management of moderate to severe major depression. Consult your doctor before taking FLUNIL SUSPENSION. Use in geriatrics: FLUNIL SUSPENSION should be used with caution in elderly patients (above 70 years of age). Consult your doctor before taking FLUNIL SUSPENSION.

Drug Interactions

SA. Drug-Drug interactions: Before taking FLUNIL SUSPENSION, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicine: medicine used to manage depression (Ex. tranylcypromine, moclobemide iproniazid, phenelzine, nialamide, isocarboxazid, toloxatone) linezolid (used for bacterial infections) methylthioninium chloride (used to manage methaemoglobinaemia) selegiline (used for parkinson's disease) lithium (used to mania) L- tryptophan (used to manage premenstrual disorders) medicine used to manage epilepsy (Ex. phenytoin, carbamazepine, oxcarbazepine) medicine used to manage migraine (Ex. sumatriptan) medicine used to manage heart’s rhythm (Ex. Class IA and III antiarrhythmics like quinidine and amiodarone) medicine used as antipsychotics (Ex. fluphenazine, pimozide, haloperidol) medicine used as antimicrobial agents (Ex. sparfloxacin, moxifloxacin, erythromycin IV, pentamidine) medicine used to manage malaria (Ex. halofantrine, mefloquine, chloroquine) medicines used to manage allergies (astemizole, mizolastine, mequitazine, cyproheptadine) medicine used for heart problems (Ex. flecainide, propafenone or encainide) nebivolol (medicines used for high blood pressure) atomoxetine (medicines used to manage attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) diuretics Ex. chlorothiazide (medicines used to remove sodium and water from the body) desmopressin (medicines used to reduce the amount of urine produced by the kidneys) medicine used for depression (Ex. tricyclic antidepressants like imipramine, desipramine, amitriptyline, and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors Ex. citalopram, escitalopram) and or St John’s wort (herbal medicine) medicine used to manage breast cancer (Ex. tamoxifen) medicine used to thin the blood (Ex. warfarin) medicines used to manage pain (Ex. ibuprofen, aspirin, diclofenac, tramadol) medicines used to manage certain mental disorders (Ex. clozapine, risperidone) metoprolol (medicines used for heart failure) buprenorphine/naloxone (medicines used for opioid dependence) bupropion (medicines used to stop smoking) Overdosage: If you or anyone else accidentally took too much of FLUNIL SUSPENSION, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. Symptoms of overdosage are nausea, vomiting, fits, heart problems (including irregular heartbeat and cardiac arrest) lung problems and change in mental condition ranging from agitation to coma. SYNOPSIS Drug : Fluoxetine Pharmacological Category : Anti-depressants Therapeutic Indication : Major depressive episodes, Obsessive-compulsive disorder, Bulimia nervosa Dosage Forms : Tablet, Capsule, Suspension MORE INFORMATION Keep FLUNIL SUSPENSION out of reach of children Store FLUNIL SUSPENSION below 25°C

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