Uses of Fluorine 20

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1. What is Fluotin 20? Uses of Fluorine 20

The active ingredient Fluoxetine in the drug Fluotin 20 is a bicyclic antidepressant, which has antidepressant effects by inhibiting the selective reuptake of serotonin by central neurons. Since then, the drug Fluotin helps fight depression, bulimia and obsessive-compulsive disorder. Due to its specific action on serotonin-secreting neurons, fluoxetin reduces the risk of side effects commonly seen with classical tricyclic antidepressants, α-adrenergic receptor antagonists, and muscarin. , histamine. This leads to anticholinergic, sedative and cardiovascular effects.
However, the drug Fluotin 20 has a slow acting time, usually it takes 3 - 5 weeks to have a full therapeutic effect. Therefore, in patients with severe depression, it is difficult to immediately relieve with fluotin.

2. Indications of the drug Fluotin 20

Fluotin 20 is indicated for the treatment of the following conditions:
Depression, Binge eating disorder, Obsessive-compulsive disorder, Panic syndrome, Premenstrual disorder

3. Contraindications of the drug Fluotin 20

Fluotin 20 should not be used in the following cases:
Patients with hypersensitivity to Fluoxetin or any of its ingredients; Patients taking Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs): these 2 drugs should not be combined or MAOI should be discontinued at least 2 weeks before starting Fluotin 20 therapy. Pimozide People who are taking Thioridazine should not take it concomitantly with Fluoxetin, or have to stop Fluoxetin for at least 5 weeks before taking Thioridazine. Patients with severe renal impairment, creatinine clearance less than 10 ml/min

3. Dosage and how to use Fluotin 20

Usage : Fluotin 20 drug is used orally. Patients should take the entire tablet of Fluotin 20mg, do not chew, break, crush because it can reduce the effectiveness of the drug. The drug is usually taken once in the morning.
Dosage in each case is as follows:
Depression:
Adults: starting dose 20mg/time/day. The dose may be increased to 80 mg/day (60 mg/day in the elderly) if there is no response after several weeks. When the dose is over 20 mg/day, it should be divided into 2 times morning and afternoon. Children 8 years of age and older: starting dose 10 mg/time/day, increase dose to 20 mg/day after 1 week. Binge eating disorder : 60 mg/day dose
Compulsive-obsessive disorder :
Adults : 20 mg/day starting dose. The dose may be increased to 60-80 mg/day if there is no response after several weeks. Children 7 years and older: low birth weight children starting dose 10 mg/time/day, increase dose to 20 -30mg/day after several weeks if necessary; Adolescents are given an initial dose of 20 mg once daily, which may be increased to 60 mg/day after 2 weeks. Panic syndrome: initial dose of 20 mg/day, may be increased to 20 mg/day after 1 week and to a maximum of 60 mg/day after several weeks.
Premenstrual disorders: Dosage 20 mg / day, used 14 days before the start of the menstrual cycle to the first day of the next menstrual cycle, maximum treatment for up to 6 months, should not be used continuously for a long time.
It should be noted: The above dosage is for reference only, patients should strictly follow the dosage and instructions of the doctor.

3. How to handle when forgetting medicine, overdose of Fluotin 20

Forgotten dose:
In case the patient has just forgotten the medicine than prescribed in the prescription, it is possible to quickly take the supplement as soon as he remembers it. If it is time for the next dose, skip the missed dose, take the next dose as scheduled, do not take a double dose. Drug overdose:
When using Fluotin 20 overdose, the patient should stop the drug immediately and go to the medical facility for timely treatment. Common symptoms are vomiting, nausea, asymptomatic arrhythmias, seizures, cardiac arrest. Patients with drug overdose require symptomatic and supportive treatment. There is currently no specific antidote for Fluorotin.

4. Side effects of the drug Fluotin 20

When taking Fluotin 20, patients may experience some unwanted side effects such as:
Common: Fatigue, diarrhea, nausea, dry mouth, taste disturbance, decreased appetite, headache, loss of appetite. sleep, impotence , feelings of anxiety, restlessness, nervousness, lethargy; Uncommon: Irritability, dysphagia, abnormal thinking, muscle twitching, dyskinesia, ataxia, balance disorder, alopecia, dysuria; Rare: Esophageal pain, anaphylaxis, hyponatremia, mydriasis, vasculitis, lactation. If the patient experiences the above symptoms while using Fluotin 20, it is necessary to stop taking the drug and consult a doctor for appropriate management.

5. Interactions of Fluorin 20

Fluotin 20 may interact if used concurrently with the following drugs and substances:
Drugs metabolized by cytochrome CYP2D6 isoenzymes in the liver such as Flecainide, Encainide, Carbamazepine; Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) such as Furazolidone, Procarbazine and Selegilin Electroconvulsive therapy: may cause prolonged convulsions if treated concomitantly with Fluotin; Tricyclic antidepressants, Diazepam, Phenytoin; The drug binds to proteins.

6. Be careful when using Fluotin 20

Use caution in patients with a history of or current seizures; Patients with a history of blood clotting disorders or heart disease should be carefully counseled and treated only if prescribed by a doctor. Patients with glaucoma, especially angle-closure glaucoma, should not be treated concomitantly with Fluotin. Diabetic patients taking Fluotin may experience changes in glycemic control; Use with caution in patients with impaired liver and kidney function, dose adjustment is required in these patients Caution should be exercised in those who drive and operate machinery because of drowsiness; The safety of Fluotin 20 in pregnant women has not been established, so its use is not recommended; Lactation: Fluoxetin in Fluotin 20 can be distributed into breast milk, so it should not be used in women who are or plan to breastfeed; The medicine may cause dizziness or headache when changing positions suddenly. Above is all information about Fluotin 20 drug uses, dosage and important notes when using. Patients need to carefully read the instructions for use, follow the instructions and instructions of the doctor to achieve effective treatment and prevent side effects.
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