Flood 10 mg Capsule 10's
Themis Pharmaceuticals Ltd
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Flood 10 mg 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.
Flood 10 mg 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.
Take Flood 10 mg Capsule 10's as prescribed. You are advised to take Flood 10 mg 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 Flood 10 mg Capsule 10's on your own as it could lead to withdrawal symptoms. Do not take Flood 10 mg Capsule 10's if you are pregnant or breastfeeding unless prescribed. Do not drive or operate machinery as Flood 10 mg Capsule 10's may cause dizziness and might impair your reactions. Flood 10 mg 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 Flood 10 mg 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.
Depression, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Bulimia nervosa (eating disorder)
Flood 10 mg Capsule 10's belongs to a group of antidepressant medicines called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors. Flood 10 mg 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. Flood 10 mg 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. Flood 10 mg Capsule 10's may also be used to treat premenstrual dysphoric disorder (a severe form of premenstrual syndrome). Flood 10 mg Capsule 10's has fewer unwanted effects than other antidepressant drugs. Flood 10 mg Capsule 10's is used in combination with other drugs to treat bipolar disorder and treatment-resistant depression.
Do not take Flood 10 mg 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 Flood 10 mg 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 Flood 10 mg Capsule 10's if you are pregnant or breastfeeding unless prescribed. Do not drive or operate machinery as Flood 10 mg Capsule 10's may cause dizziness and might impair your reactions. Flood 10 mg 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 Flood 10 mg Capsule 10's as it could lead to increased dizziness.
Drug-Drug Interactions: Flood 10 mg 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)
Drug-Food Interactions: Do not take St. John’s wort (herbal supplement to treat depression) along with Flood 10 mg Capsule 10's. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Flood 10 mg Capsule 10's as it may increase the sedative effects.
Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have glaucoma, diabetes, epilepsy, mania, bleeding problems, hyponatremia (low sodium levels), heart, liver and kidney dysfunction.
Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking Flood 10 mg Capsule 10's as it may cause increased dizziness.
Flood 10 mg Capsule 10's belongs to pregnancy category C. Please consult your doctor before taking Flood 10 mg Capsule 10's if you are pregnant, your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Flood 10 mg Capsule 10's may pass into breastmilk. Consult your doctor before taking Flood 10 mg Capsule 10's; your doctor will decide whether Flood 10 mg Capsule 10's can be taken by breastfeeding mothers or not.
Flood 10 mg Capsule 10's may cause dizziness and might impair your reactions. Do not drive or operate machinery if you experience these symptoms.
Dose adjustment may be needed in patients with liver impairment. Please consult your doctor if you have a liver impairment or any concerns regarding this.
Dose adjustment may be needed in patients with kidney impairment. Please consult your doctor if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this.
Flood 10 mg Capsule 10's should not be given to children below 8years as the safety and effectiveness have not been established.
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Major depressive disorder: Major depressive disorder, also known as clinical depression, is a mental health disorder characterised by a persistent and intense feeling of sadness for an extended duration of time. It mainly impacts mood, behaviour, and other physical functions, such as sleep and appetite. Symptoms include sadness, loss of interest, changes in appetite, sleep problems, restlessness, lack of energy, feeling worthless or guilty, thoughts of harming oneself, difficulty in concentrating, making decisions, and thinking. The exact cause of depression is unknown. However, factors such as stress, changes in hormone levels, alcohol or drug abuse, abuse during childhood, certain medical conditions and medications might increase the risk of developing depression.
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD): It is a mental disorder which is associated with repetitive thoughts (obsessions) and the urge to do things over and again (compulsions).
Bulimia nervosa: It is a serious eating disorder which is characterised by binge eating followed by methods to avoid overweight such as vomiting, severe exercise or fasting.
Panic disorder: It is a type of anxiety disorder which causes panic attacks. In this condition, a person experiences a sudden feeling of fear, when, in reality, there is no danger. Symptoms include fast heartbeat, breathing difficulty, chest or stomach pain, weakness or dizziness, and sweating.
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