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Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD

Fxsam 40 mg Tablet 10's is used to treat a major depressive disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), bulimia nervosa (eating disorder), and panic disorder. It contains Fluoxetine, which helps in regulating mood and treating depression. In some cases, you may experience side effects such as insomnia (difficulty sleeping), headache, diarrhoea, nausea, fatigue, dry mouth, loss of appetite, and indigestion. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.

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Composition :

FLUOXETINE-40MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Jagsam Pharma

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

About Fxsam 40 mg Tablet 10's

Fxsam 40 mg Tablet 10's belongs to a group of medicines called antidepressants used to treat major depressive disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), bulimia nervosa (eating disorder), and panic disorder.

Fxsam 40 mg Tablet 10's contains Fluoxetine, which works by increasing serotonin concentrations in the nerve synapse, thereby regulating mood and treating depression.

In some cases, you may experience side effects, such as difficulty sleeping, headache, diarrhoea, nausea, fatigue, dry mouth, loss of appetite, and indigestion. Talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

Please do not stop taking Fxsam 40 mg Tablet 10's on your own, as it could lead to withdrawal symptoms. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and any medications you are taking to rule out any potential side effects.

Uses of Fxsam 40 mg Tablet 10's

Fxsam 40 mg Tablet 10's is used in the treatment of mental health disorders. The detailed uses of Fxsam 40 mg Tablet 10's are as follows:

  • Treats major depressive disorder: Fxsam 40 mg Tablet 10's helps improve mood, sleep, appetite, and energy levels by balancing neurotransmitters in the brain.
  • Manages obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD): Fxsam 40 mg Tablet 10's reduces unwanted thoughts and repetitive behaviours that interfere with daily life.
  • Controls bulimia nervosa: Fxsam 40 mg Tablet 10's helps reduce binge-eating and purging behaviours in patients with this eating disorder.
  • Alleviates panic disorder: Fxsam 40 mg Tablet 10's is effective in reducing the frequency and severity of panic attacks.

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Directions for Use

  • Fxsam 40 mg Tablet 10's can be taken with or without food, or as advised by the doctor.
  • Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication to ensure safety.
  • Swallow Fxsam 40 mg Tablet 10's as a whole with a glass of water.
  • Do not chew, crush or break it.

Medicinal Benefits

  • Fxsam 40 mg Tablet 10's belongs to the class of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), used to treat depression.
  • It helps in the treatment of major depressive disorder by improving mood and emotional balance.
  • It is used to manage obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) by reducing unwanted, repetitive thoughts and compulsive behaviours.
  • Fxsam 40 mg Tablet 10's is also effective in treating bulimia nervosa, an eating disorder characterised by binge eating and purging.
  • It helps control panic disorder, with or without agoraphobia (fear of open or crowded places).
  • Fxsam 40 mg Tablet 10's works by increasing the serotonin levels in the brain, a mood-regulating chemical messenger, thereby improving mood, sleep, and emotional stability.

How Fxsam 40 mg Tablet 10's Works

Fxsam 40 mg Tablet 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 increase serotonin concentrations in the nerve synapse, thereby regulating mood and treating depression.

Storage

• Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight. • Keep out of sight and reach of children. • Non cold chain - To be stored in cool places at 10ºC to 25ºC or below 30ºC.

What if I have taken an overdose of Fxsam 40 mg Tablet 10's

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Fxsam 40 mg Tablet 10's as it may cause an overdose. The symptoms of overdose include drowsiness, tremor, fast heart rate, vomiting and nausea. If you suspect you have taken an overdose or notice signs of overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.

Drug Warnings

  • Do not take Fxsam 40 mg Tablet 10's if you are allergic to any of its contents; if you are taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) or have taken them in the last 14 days, or if you are taking metoprolol (used to treat high blood pressure).
  • Avoid taking Fxsam 40 mg Tablet 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).
  • Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
  • Do not drive or operate machinery as Fxsam 40 mg Tablet 10's may cause dizziness and might impair your reactions.
  • Fxsam 40 mg Tablet 10's should not be given to children below 8 years, as the safety and effectiveness have not been established.
  • Avoid consuming alcohol along with Fxsam 40 mg Tablet 10's as it could lead to increased dizziness.
  • Let your doctor know if you are taking any other medicines, including supplements and herbal products.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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FluoxetineDofetilide
Severe

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FluoxetineDofetilide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Fxsam 40 mg Tablet:
Combining Fxsam 40 mg Tablet with Dofetilide can increase the risk of QTc prolongation.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Fxsam 40 mg Tablet with Dofetilide together can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. If you have any of these symptoms, it's important to contact your doctor right away: an irregular heart rhythm, a heart condition, congenital long qt syndrome, conduction abnormalities, severe or prolonged diarrhea, vomiting, complications, sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or palpitations. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Fxsam 40 mg Tablet:
Co-administration of Chloroquine with Fxsam 40 mg Tablet may increase the risk of irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking chloroquine and Fxsam 40 mg Tablet together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or rapid heartbeat, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
FluoxetineBedaquiline
Severe
How does the drug interact with Fxsam 40 mg Tablet:
Taking Fxsam 40 mg Tablet with bedaquiline may increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm that may be serious.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction, Fxsam 40 mg Tablet can be taken with bedaquiline if prescribed by the doctor. Consult the doctor if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or heart palpitations during treatment with these medications. Do not discontinue the medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Fxsam 40 mg Tablet:
Co-administration of Nortriptyline with Fxsam 40 mg Tablet can reduce the metabolism and increase the levels of Nortriptyline in the body. This can increase the risk or severity of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Nortriptyline with Fxsam 40 mg Tablet together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you notice any symptoms of headaches, dry mouth, sleepiness, irritation, confusion, edema, fatigue, palpitations, or constipation, you should contact a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Fxsam 40 mg Tablet:
Co-administration of Ondansetron with Fxsam 40 mg Tablet can increase the risk of serotonin syndrome (a condition in which a chemical called serotonin builds up in body).

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking ondansetron along with Fxsam 40 mg Tablet can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you have sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, confusion, hallucination, fits, blood pressure alteration, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, pain in the muscles, or stiffness, incoordination, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, or fast or rapid heartbeats during therapy, consult the doctor. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Fxsam 40 mg Tablet:
Taking Fxsam 40 mg Tablet with tramadol may increase the risk of a serotonin syndrome. It may also increase the risk of seizures not related to the serotonin syndrome.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction, Fxsam 40 mg Tablet can be taken with tramadol if prescribed by the doctor. Consult the doctor if you experience symptoms of serotonin syndrome such as confusion, hallucination, seizure, extreme changes in blood pressure, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, muscle spasm or stiffness, tremor, incoordination, stomach cramp, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Do not discontinue the medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Fxsam 40 mg Tablet:
Taking Fxsam 40 mg Tablet with citalopram may increase the risk of a rare but serious condition called the serotonin syndrome. Combining these medications can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm that may be serious

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction, Fxsam 40 mg Tablet can be taken with citalopram if prescribed by the doctor. Consult the doctor if you experience sudden lightheadedness, dizziness, shortness of breath, fainting, or heart palpitations during treatment with these medications. Let the doctor know if you notice symptoms of serotonin syndrome such as confusion, hallucination, seizure, extreme changes in blood pressure, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, muscle spasm or stiffness, tremor, incoordination, stomach cramp, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.
How does the drug interact with Fxsam 40 mg Tablet:
Co-administration of Fxsam 40 mg Tablet may increase the blood levels and effects of Vortioxetine.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Fxsam 40 mg Tablet and Vortioxetine, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. If you experience any of these symptoms - confusion, hallucination, seizure, extreme changes in blood pressure, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, muscle spasm or stiffness, tremor, incoordination, stomach cramp, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. make sure to call a doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
FluoxetinePethidine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Fxsam 40 mg Tablet:
Co-administration of Meperidine with Fxsam 40 mg Tablet can increase the risk of serotonin levels in the body.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Pethidine and Fxsam 40 mg Tablet, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Fxsam 40 mg Tablet:
Taking rasagiline with Fxsam 40 mg Tablet can increase the risk of serotonin syndrome (A condition in which a chemical called serotonin increase in your body).

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction, Fxsam 40 mg Tablet can be taken with rasagiline if prescribed by the doctor. Consult the doctor if you experience symptoms of serotonin syndrome such as confusion, hallucination, seizure, extreme changes in blood pressure, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, muscle spasm or stiffness, shaking, incoordination, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, and loose stools. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Maintaining a healthy diet and exercising regularly helps improve overall health and boosts self-esteem.
  • Regularly attend therapy sessions.
  • Perform meditation and yoga. This helps alleviate stress and promote relaxation.
  • Follow a regular sleep pattern to improve the amount and quality of sleep you get.
  • Include foods rich in omega fatty acids such as fish, nuts, fresh fruits, vegetables and olive oils.
  • Neurotransmitters are made up of amino acids. Amino acid-rich foods such as meat, dairy products, and certain fruits and vegetables help in the proper maintenance of neurotransmitters. 
  • Complex carbohydrates help in stimulating serotonin (a feel-good neurotransmitter). These include whole grains, legumes, spinach, broccoli, oranges and pears.
  • Exercising helps in the production of the body’s natural antidepressants. It also helps relieve stress, improve mood, boost self-esteem, and promote restful sleep.
  • Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.
  • Learn about your condition, understand the risk factors and follow the doctor’s treatment plan.

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Alcohol

Unsafe

Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking Fxsam 40 mg Tablet 10's as it may cause increased dizziness.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Fxsam 40 mg Tablet 10's belongs to pregnancy category C. Please consult your doctor before taking Fxsam 40 mg Tablet 10's if you are pregnant; your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Fxsam 40 mg Tablet 10's may pass into breastmilk. Consult your doctor before taking Fxsam 40 mg Tablet 10's; your doctor will decide whether breastfeeding mothers can take Fxsam 40 mg Tablet 10's or not.

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Driving

Unsafe

Fxsam 40 mg Tablet 10's may cause dizziness and might impair your reactions. Do not drive or operate machinery if you experience these symptoms.

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Liver

Caution

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.

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Kidney

Caution

Dose adjustment may be needed in patients with kidney impairment. Please consult your doctor if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this.

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Children

Caution

Fxsam 40 mg Tablet 10's should not be given to children below 8 years as the safety and effectiveness have not been established.

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Heart

Consult your doctor

Please inform your doctor if you have any pre-existing heart problems

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Geriatrics

Safe if prescribed

Fxsam 40 mg Tablet 10's can be safely given in elderly patients if recommended by the physician.

FAQs

Fxsam 40 mg Tablet 10's is used to treat Depression, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), and Bulimia Nervosa (an eating disorder).

Fxsam 40 mg Tablet 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 increase serotonin concentrations in the nerve synapse, thereby regulating mood and treating depression.

Do not discontinue Fxsam 40 mg Tablet 10's without consulting your doctor, as it could lead to withdrawal effects. To treat your condition effectually, continue taking Fxsam 40 mg Tablet 10's for as long as prescribed. Do not hesitate to consult your doctor if you experience any difficulties while taking Fxsam 40 mg Tablet 10's; the doctor may be able to adjust the dose gradually.

Fxsam 40 mg Tablet 10's may cause decreased sex-drive, problems with erection and orgasm. Consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this.

Dry mouth may be a side effect of Fxsam 40 mg Tablet 10's. Limiting caffeine intake, avoiding smoking and mouthwashes containing alcohol, drinking water regularly, and chewing sugar-free gum or candy may help stimulate saliva and thereby prevent mouth dryness.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Navi Mumbai, 400705, Vishnu Bhokya Bhoir Marg, Sector 23, Juinagar, S.No.1, P.No. 62, Shri Sai Krishna Kunj Apt
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