a prescription medication used to treat conditions such as depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and bulimia nervosa. Its active ingredient is Fluoxetine Hydrochloride.
Key Information
Active Ingredient: Each capsule contains 20mg of Fluoxetine (as Hydrochloride).
Mechanism of Action: Fluoxetine is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) that works by increasing the levels of the neurotransmitter serotonin in the brain, which helps improve mood, emotion, and sleep.
Administration: It is typically taken as a single daily dose in the morning, with or without food. Doses above 20mg/day may be given twice daily (morning and noon).
Important Precautions:
Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without consulting your doctor, as this may cause withdrawal symptoms.
Patients, especially children and young adults, should be monitored for suicidal thoughts, particularly when starting therapy or changing dosages.
Use with caution in patients with liver or kidney impairment, diabetes, heart disease, epilepsy, or a history of bleeding disorders.
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