About Flunil Capsule 10’s
Flunil Capsule 10’s belongs to a group of medicines called antidepressants used to treat a major depressive disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), bulimia nervosa (eating disorder), and panic disorder. Depression is a mood disorder characterised by the feeling of sadness, unhappiness, anger, hopelessness or loss that interferes with a person’s daily activities.
Flunil Capsule 10’s contains ‘Fluoxetine’ which is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor. It works by inhibiting the reuptake of serotonin by nerves, a mood-enhancing chemical messenger in the brain which communicates between brain cells. This helps in an increase in serotonin concentrations in the nerve synapse, thereby helps in regulating mood and treats depression.
You can take Flunil Capsule 10’s with or without food. Take Flunil Capsule 10’s as prescribed. You are advised to take Flunil Capsule 10’s for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you depending on your medical condition and response to the treatment. In some cases, you may experience certain common side-effects such as insomnia (difficulty sleeping), headache, diarrhoea, nausea, fatigue, dry mouth, loss of appetite, and indigestion. Most of these side-effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side-effects persistently.
Please do not stop taking Flunil Capsule 10’s on your own as it could lead to withdrawal symptoms. Do not take Flunil Capsule 10’s if you are pregnant or breastfeeding unless prescribed. Do not drive or operate machinery as Flunil Capsule 10’s may cause dizziness and might impair your reactions. Flunil Capsule 10’s should not be given to children below 8years as the safety and effectiveness have not been established. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Flunil Capsule 10’s as it could lead to increased dizziness. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medicines to rule out any side-effects.
Uses of Flunil Capsule 10’s
Depression, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Bulimia nervosa (eating disorder)
Medicinal Benefits
Flunil Capsule 10’s belongs to a group of antidepressant medicines called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors. Flunil Capsule 10’s is used to treat major depressive disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), bulimia nervosa (eating disorder), and panic disorder with or without agoraphobia. Flunil Capsule 10’s works by inhibiting the reuptake of serotonin by nerves, a mood-enhancing chemical messenger in the brain which communicates between brain cells. This helps in an increase in serotonin concentrations in the nerve synapse, thereby helps in regulating mood and treats depression. Flunil Capsule 10’s may also be used to treat premenstrual dysphoric disorder (a severe form of premenstrual syndrome). Flunil Capsule 10’s has fewer unwanted effects than other antidepressant drugs. Flunil Capsule 10’s is used in combination with other drugs to treat bipolar disorder and treatment-resistant depression.
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Side Effects of Flunil Capsule 10’s
- Insomnia (difficulty sleeping)
- Headache
- Diarrhoea
- Nausea
- Fatigue
- Dry mouth
- Loss of appetite
- Indigestion
In-Depth Precautions and Warning
Drug Warnings
Do not take Flunil Capsule 10’s if you are allergic to any of its contents; if you are taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MOA) or have taken them in the last 14days, or if you are taking metoprolol (used to treat high blood pressure). Do not take Flunil Capsule 10’s along with opioid antagonists such as buprenorphine and naloxone as it might lead to a serious condition called serotonin syndrome. Consult your doctor immediately if you have suicidal thoughts such as killing or harming yourself. Inform your doctor if you have/had epilepsy, mania, glaucoma, diabetes, bleeding disorders, or hyponatremia (low sodium levels). Do not take Flunil Capsule 10’s if you are pregnant or breastfeeding unless prescribed. Do not drive or operate machinery as Flunil Capsule 10’s may cause dizziness and might impair your reactions. Flunil Capsule 10’s should not be given to children below 8years as the safety and effectiveness have not been established. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Flunil Capsule 10’s as it could lead to increased dizziness.
Drug Interactions
DRUG-DRUG INTERACTIONS: Flunil Capsule 10’s may have interaction with anti-hypertensive (metoprolol, nebivolol), an opioid antagonist (buprenorphine, naloxone), antibiotic (linezolid), anti-psychotic (pimozide, thioridazine, lithium, risperidone) an antidepressant (methylene blue/methylthioninium chloride, bupropion, Monoamine oxidase inhibitors), anti-arrhythmic (propafenone, flecainide), norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (atomoxetine), hormone (desmopressin), anti-malarial (mefloquine, chloroquine), antihistamine (mequitazine, cyproheptadine), anti-convulsants (oxcarbazepine, carbamazepine, phenytoin), anti-Parkinson’s (selegiline), pain killers (tramadol, ibuprofen, aspirin), serotonin receptor agonists (sumatriptan), blood thinner (warfarin), anti-cancer (tamoxifen)
FOOD-DRUG INTERACTIONS: Do not take St. John’s wort (herbal supplement to treat depression) along with Flunil Capsule 10’s. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Flunil Capsule 10’s as it may increase the sedative effects.
DRUG-DISEASE INTERACTION: Flunil Capsule 10’s may have interactions with disease conditions such as glaucoma, diabetes, epilepsy, mania, bleeding problems, hyponatremia (low sodium levels), heart, liver and kidney dysfunction.
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