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Fluozac is used by doctor's prescription, to treat diseases such as depression, panic attacks and bulimia,... Patients need to use Fluozac as prescribed by the doctor, avoid self-medication. Adjust the dose or exceed the duration of therapy to reduce the risk of side effects.
1. What is Fluozac?
Fluozac belongs to the group of psychotropic drugs, used to treat depression and some other obsessive disorders. Currently, Fluozac is manufactured by Ha Tay Pharmaceutical Joint Stock Company - Vietnam in the form of capsules, box of 2 blisters x 10 tablets. The main active ingredient in Fluozac is Fluoxetine hydrochloride 20mg. In addition, each Fluozac capsule also contains other auxiliary excipients such as talc powder, lactose, magnesium stearate and tapioca starch.
In order to use Fluozac safely and soon to achieve effective treatment, patients need to carefully read the instructions for use before use. Not only that, the patient should also strictly follow all instructions of the doctor, avoid arbitrarily taking the drug without approval.
2. What is the effect of Fluozac?
2.1 Uses of the active ingredient Fluoxetine To know what Fluozac is, patients need to find out specifically the role of the active ingredient Fluoxetine in the drug. Fluoxetine is a known bicyclic antidepressant that inhibits serotonin reuptake in the central nervous system. In general, fluoxetine is rapidly absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract after oral administration. The bioavailability of the drug is estimated at 95%.
Fluoxetine has high binding to plasma proteins, reaching nearly 95%. The volume of distribution is about 35 liters/kg. The liver is the main site of the metabolism of fluoxetine to inactive substances. Over 90% of Fluoxetine is excreted in the urine as inactive metabolites.
2.2 Indications and contraindications to the use of Fluozac drug Fluozac is used according to the doctor's prescription to treat the following conditions:
Effective treatment of depression. Treatment of panic syndrome. Treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder. Treatment of bulimia. However, it is necessary to avoid self-administration of Fluozac for the following patients without a doctor's prescription:
Patients with a history of allergy or hypersensitivity to the active ingredient Fluoxetine or any of the excipients contained in the drug. Fluozac is contraindicated in patients with severe renal impairment (with creatinine clearance less than 10ml/min). Do not use Fluozac for people who are taking MAO inhibitors. If both drugs are required, patients should take them at least 5 weeks apart. Fluozac is contraindicated in people with a history of epilepsy. Relative contraindications Fluozac for pregnant patients or nursing mothers.
3. Dosage and usage of Fluozac
Due to the preparation in the form of capsules, Fluozac will be taken orally with the following specific dosage:
Treatment of depression: Take the starting dose of 20mg/day/time in the morning. Some patients may be able to take a lower dose of the drug, namely 20mg every 2-3 days. The maintenance dose of Fluozac will be determined based on the clinical response of the patient. Treatment of panic syndrome: Take a starting dose of 10mg/time/day in the morning. After about 1 week can increase to 20mg / time / day. If there are no signs of improvement after a few weeks of treatment, the doctor may consider increasing the dose to 60mg/day. Treatment of bulimia: Oral dose of 60mg/time/day in the morning or divided into several times in 1 day. Treatment of obsessive-compulsive syndrome: Oral starting dose of 20mg/day. It may take up to several weeks for patients to receive the full treatment response. If the dose of Fluozac is over 20mg, the patient should be divided into 2 doses, taken in the morning and in the afternoon. In certain cases, a dose of 80 mg/day may be required. In general, most patients will take 4-6 weeks to achieve the treatment effect. Dosage for patients with hepatic impairment and the elderly: The dose should be reduced and the rate of increase in dose should be reduced for patients. In the elderly, the dose should be started at 10 mg/day and should not exceed 60 mg/day. During the course of treatment with Fluozac, patients need to strictly follow the doctor's instructions about the dose and duration of use of the drug. Avoid applying or adjusting the dose on your own without consulting your doctor.
4. What side effects does Fluozac cause to users?
When treated with Fluozac, patients may accidentally experience some of the following side effects:
Common side effects: Dizziness, fatigue, sweating, diarrhea, nausea, boredom eating, impotence, decreased sex drive, inability to ejaculate, itching, skin rash, insomnia, tremors, restlessness or anxiety. Uncommon side effects: Vomiting, headache, dry mouth, gastrointestinal disturbances, urticaria, urinary retention, bronchospasm, asthma-like reactions. Rare side effects: Serum sickness, tachycardia, arrhythmia, vasculitis, dyskinesia, extrapyramidal reactions, paresthesia, Serotonin syndrome, Parkinson's syndrome, epilepsy, hyper/hypothyroidism , gynecomastia, hyperprolactinemia, lactation, cholestatic jaundice, hepatitis, pustulosis, maculopapular skin, lupus erythematosus, skin rash, laryngeal edema, pulmonary fibrosis or reduction blood sodium. If any of the side effects mentioned above appear, the patient should promptly inform the doctor so that measures can be taken soon. Some reactions related to Fluozac may disappear on their own after the patient stops treatment, but there are also more serious symptoms if detected and treated late.
5. What precautions should be taken while using Fluozac?
Before and during treatment with Fluozac, patients need to note a few things to use the drug for optimal effectiveness:
Absolutely do not use Fluozac at the same time as MAO inhibitors. Ideally, patients should start taking MAO inhibitors only when fluoxetine has been completely eliminated (minimum of 5 weeks). Dosage should be reduced for patients with impaired liver function or liver disease. Caution should be exercised when using Fluozac in children or adolescents under 18 years of age because of the risk of developing suicidal behavior in children. Fluozac can cause headaches or dizziness, so patients should avoid getting up suddenly from sitting or lying down. Diabetics should be careful when taking Fluozac because it can lower blood sugar. Patients with a history of epilepsy should be careful when treated with Fluozac because Fluoxetin has a risk of lowering the threshold for seizure induction. Certain drugs that selectively inhibit the reuptake of Serotonin and Serotonin noradrenalin, including Fluoxetin, have the potential to increase the risk of bleeding (eg, gastrointestinal bleeding). Therefore, caution should be exercised when fluoxetin is co-administered with anticoagulants or drugs that affect platelet function (eg, aspirin/NSAIDs). There has been a risk of severe hyponatremia with Fluozac. This condition mostly occurs in patients who are elderly, are hypovolemic or are taking diuretics. When the patient stopped taking the drug, the hyponatremia gradually recovered. Do not arbitrarily use Fluozac for pregnant women or nursing mothers without consulting a doctor. Fluozac can cause drowsiness, impaired judgment, movement, thinking, or judgment. Therefore, patients should be careful when using Fluozac while driving or operating machinery. Above is all information about Fluozac drug, patients need to carefully read the instructions for use, consult a doctor / pharmacist before using. Note, Fluozac is a prescription drug, patients absolutely must not buy and treat at home because they may experience unwanted side effects.
