XECTIN 20
Tablet
Dose Type
Fluoxetine HCl 20 mg
Generic Name
Time Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.
Manufactured By
Information
XECTIN 20 is brand name of Fluoxetine HCl 20 mg.It is prescribed to treat depression and other mental health conditions like panic disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder.
Therapeutic Class
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)
Dose and Direction of Use
Swallow the tablet whole by mouth. You can take it with or without food but it is better to take at a fixed time. Don't crush, chew or break the tablet. Follow the dose and duration as prescribed by the doctor.
Mode of Action
It works by increasing the levels of serotonin, a chemical messenger in the brain. This improves mood and physical symptoms of depression and also relieves symptoms of panic and obsessive disorders.
Uses
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Depression
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Panic disorder
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Obsessive-compulsive disorder
Contraindications
Don't use this medicine if you have:
- Hypersensitivity to this medicine
Precautions and Warning
- Consult with your doctor if you are pregnant or breast feeding woman before taking this medicine to understand the risk and benefit ratio.
- Talk to your doctor about past medical history like kidney problem, heart problem or liver problem before taking this medicine
- Don't double the dose for the missed one.
- Complete the prescribed dose and duration of medicine. Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor.
- It may cause dizziness or drowsiness so avoid any activity that requires concentration unless you know how the medicine acts on you.
- Avoid drinking alcohol as it can worsen the side effects.
- It may cause anxiety and agitation when you first start taking it.
- It may cause weight loss and decreased appetite.
- Do not stop taking medication suddenly without doctor consultation as that may lead to agitation, anxiety, and dysphoria.