Nodepress 20 mg (Capsule)
Unit Price: ৳ 2.60 (50's pack: ৳ 130.00)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Fluoxetine hydrochloride |
| Company | Kemiko pharmaceuticals ltd |
Title
- Nodepress
Categories
- Antidepressant
- Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor
- Phenothiazine Related Drug
Description
- Nodepress is indicated for the treatment of depressive illness, bulimia nervosa, and obsessive compulsive disorder. It selectively inhibits the reuptake of serotonin, leading to enhanced serotonergic neurotransmission and functional changes in the central nervous system. The initial recommended dose is 20 mg/day, with a maximum dose of 80 mg/day. It is contraindicated in patients hypersensitive to it and should not be used with monoamine oxidase inhibitors. Side effects may include gastrointestinal discomfort, neurological symptoms, and skin rashes. Caution is advised in pregnancy and lactation, hepatic or renal impairment, epilepsy, and diabetes.
Uses
- Treatment of depressive illness
- Treatment of bulimia nervosa
- Treatment of obsessive compulsive disorder
Pharmacology
- Selective inhibition of serotonin reuptake
- Enhanced serotonergic neurotransmission
- No effect on the reuptake of norepinephrine and dopamine
Dosage and Administration
- Initial dose of 20 mg/day
- Maximum dose of 80 mg/day
- Maintenance dose of 60 mg/day for bulimia nervosa
- Lower dosage for patients with renal and/or hepatic impairment
- Lower dosage for elderly patients
- Not recommended for use in children
Interactions
- MAO inhibitors
- Other antidepressants
- Lithium
- Antipsychotics
- Anticonvulsants
- CNS active drugs
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to Fluoxetine Hydrochloride
- Concomitant use with MAOIs or within 14 days of discontinuing MAOI therapy
Side Effects
- Gastrointestinal discomfort
- Neurological symptoms
- Excessive sweating
- Pruritus
- Skin rashes
Pregnancy and Lactation
- Use only if clearly needed during pregnancy
- Caution in nursing women due to excretion in human milk
Precautions and Warnings
- Caution in patients with impaired hepatic or renal function
- Caution in patients with epilepsy or history of such disorders
- Caution in diabetic subjects
- Careful supervision of depressed patients with suicidal tendencies
- Not suitable for depressive component of bipolar illness
Therapeutic Class
- Phenothiazine related drugs
Storage Conditions
- Protect from light and moisture
- Store below 30°C
- Keep out of reach of children