Manufacturer: Paras Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Salt Composition : Fluoxetine(20mg)
Strip of 10 Capsule
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Depextine 20mg Capsule helps many people to recover from depression by improving their mood and relieving anxiety and tension. It is also used to treat bulimia nervosa (an eating disorder), where it reduces binge-eating and purging (vomiting).
Presynaptic serotonin (5HT1A) receptors are in the dorsal raphe nucleus and project to the prefrontal cortex. Fluoxetine exerts its effects by blocking the reuptake of serotonin into presynaptic serotonin neurons by blocking the reuptake transporter protein located in the presynaptic terminal
Fluoxetine has a nonlinear pharmacokinetic profile. Therefore, the drug should be used with caution in patients with a reduced metabolic capability (i.e. hepatic dysfunction). In contrast with its effect on the pharmacokinetics of other antidepressants, age does not affect fluoxetine pharmacokinetics
Erectile dysfunction
Indigestion
Influenza like syndrome
Loss of appetite
Depression
Low sexual desire
Nausea
Sore throat
Sweating
Tremors
Weakness
Yawning
Abnormal dreams
Delayed ejaculation
Dryness in mouth
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
Nervousness
Sleepiness
Sinus infection
diabetes.
a disorder with excess antidiuretic hormone called syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone.
low amount of sodium in the blood.
an increased risk of bleeding.
manic behavior.
a form of mania that has a lower severity of symptoms.
manic-depression.
suicidal thoughts.
Depextine 20mg Capsule may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Depextine 20mg Capsule.
Depextine 20mg Capsule is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Fluoxetine is indicated for both acute and maintenance treatment of major depressive disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, and bulimia nervosa; however, it is only indicated for acute treatment of panic disorder independent of whether agoraphobia is present.
The major fluoxetine-drug interactions involve the amino acids L-dopa and L-tryptophan, anorexiants, anticonvulsants, antidepressants, anxiolytics, calcium channel blockers, cyproheptadine, lithium salts, and drugs of abuse. The underlying mechanism and the paradoxical effects of fluoxetine are addressed
Depextine 20mg Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Depextine 20mg Capsule, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Take Depextine 20mg Capsule in the morning since it can keep you awake if taken late at night.
It may cause anxiety and agitation when you first start taking it.
It may cause weight loss and decreased appetite.
Don't drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how Depextine 20mg Capsule affects you.
Talk to your doctor if you notice sudden mood changes or develop suicidal thoughts.
Inform your doctor if you experience difficulty having an orgasm or have decreased sex drive.
The addiction/dependence potential of Depextine 20mg Capsule is very less.
Do not stop taking medication suddenly without doctor consultation as that may lead to agitation, anxiety, and dysphoria.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Depextine 20mg Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Q. What is Depextine 20mg Capsule? What is it used for?
Depextine 20mg Capsule is an antidepressant drug and belongs to the class of selective serotonin re−uptake inhibitors (SSRIs). In adults, this medicine is used to treat major depressive episodes, eating disorder (bulimia nervosa) and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). In children and adolescents aged eight years and above, it is used to treat moderate to severe major depressive disorder.
Q. Does Depextine 20mg Capsule cause sleepiness?
Somnolence (sleepiness) is a common side effect of Depextine 20mg Capsule. However, Depextine 20mg Capsule can also cause other sleep problems like insomnia (inability to sleep) and abnormal dreams. You must talk to your doctor if you experience sleep problems while taking Depextine 20mg Capsule.
Q. Does Depextine 20mg Capsule cause weight gain?
Depextine 20mg Capsule does not cause weight gain, rather it causes weight loss, which is a common side effect seen with its use. Weight loss is usually proportional to baseline body weight. Please consult your doctor if you experience a change in weight while taking Depextine 20mg Capsule.
Q. Does Depextine 20mg Capsule make you tired?
Depextine 20mg Capsule can make you feel tired. Fatigue (extreme tiredness) is a very common side effect of Depextine 20mg Capsule. Please consult your doctor if you experience excessive tiredness while taking it as the dose may need to be changed.
